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Trump Train rolls through county
Photos by Voice Staff Several local patriots organized the Trump Train which rolled through Whitley City last Saturday to the delight of Trump fans and American patriots. With flags flying and horns blowing, more than 200 cars, trucks and motorcycles made their way from the parking lots of Hometown Furniture, the First Baptist Church and…
Read MoreKeith responds to concerns about Distance Learning
With the opening days of this school year behind them, educators, students, and parents continue to adjust to learning at home. By Eugenia Jones [email protected] With the first days of school behind them, District educators, parents, and students continue to forge ahead with distance learning as they cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read MoreDog Injures Three Year Old Girl
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] A McCreary County girl was injured Friday evening after reportedly being attacked by a pit bull mix on Tunnel Ridge Road. A three year old girl was reportedly playing in some gravels while at a neighbor’s house with her parents and sibling when the dog appeared and attacked her. The three…
Read MoreFormer Judge Executive Phillips passes
Voice Staff Report [email protected] Blaine Phillips, former McCreary County Judge-Executive, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset following an extended illness. Phillips served McCreary County as Judge-Executive for two terms beginning in 2002. Phillips was a 25 year educator and business owner and served one term…
Read MoreJudge self quarantined Fiscal Court Meeting to be Rescheduled
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] The McCreary County Fiscal Court regular monthly meeting planned for tonight (Thursday, September 10) at 6:00 p.m. has been rescheduled as a special meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the McCreary County Court House. The meeting was rescheduled after McCreary County Judge…
Read MoreHope Doesn’t Stop
Scaled back Relay for Life event will be held at County Park in October By Eugenia Jones [email protected] Due to this year’s COVID-19 pandemic, two time honored traditions celebrating local cancer survivors along with those battling cancer and their caregivers and remembering those who have passed from the disease will take on a new look…
Read MoreSenator McConnell Comments on Passing of Judge Phillips
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of former McCreary County Judge-Executive Claude Blaine Phillips: “Elaine and I were saddened to learn of former McCreary County Judge-Executive Blaine Phillips’ passing. Throughout Blaine’s years of leadership in local government, he fought hard for Southeastern Kentucky’s…
Read MoreChristian Appalachian Project addresses changing needs in the community
PARKERS LAKE – Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), like many organizations, suspended many of its in-person services when COVID-19 restrictions went into effect. This included curtailing preschool classes at its Eagle Child and Family Development Center. The statewide quarantine gave CAP officials a chance to step back and reevaluate the services provided in McCreary County. Due…
Read MoreSting Nets Two
Voice Staff Report [email protected] Last Thursday Sheriff Randy Waters received a call from a Pine Knot home owner on Manning Road who had previously reported items stolen from her residence. The caller stated she had recognized some of her stolen items for sale on Facebook and had arranged to meet the man selling her…
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