Recent News

By Greg Bird [email protected]   McCreary County is reportedly case-free of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, but that number may increase by at least one as the Kentucky Court of Appeals issued an order Tuesday that a local man must submit to testing and self-quarantine for the next few days. Tuesday the Court of Appeals issued…

By Greg Bird [email protected] The COVID-19 outbreak has had an immediate and often disastrous impact on local businesses and the economy, but it remains to be seen what lasting effects it will have on county finances. With just under two months left in the current fiscal year, County Judge Executive Jimmie Greene said the current…

By Greg Bird [email protected] A McCreary County man was airlifted Monday morning following a head-on collision with a semi on KY 92 near Holly Hill. According to Sheriff Randy Waters it appears Brandon Probus, 30, was travelling westbound when his vehicle drifted over the centerline. A Freightliner semi, driven by Carl Thompson, of Fayetteville, North…

By Greg Bird [email protected] The McCreary County School District apparently has a lot of work ahead as the administration tries to make several corrections to how its federal grant programs are administered and money is spent. As reported last week the District was subject to a Consolidated Monitoring Visit by the Kentucky Department of Education…

By Greg Bird [email protected] The National Park Service announced this week that it is beginning to lift restrictions and using a phased approach to increase access to park areas, including portions of the Big South Fork River and Recreation Area. On Monday the service restored access to trails and backcountry camping in the park, but…

District to pay back nearly $200K in federal grants By Greg Bird [email protected] Following the reveal of a “scathing” report from the Kentucky Department of Education the McCreary County Board of Education voted to eliminate the position of Assistant Superintendent, along with two other positions Monday night during their March meeting. The Board also approved…

Suspect on the loose By Greg Bird [email protected] The Kentucky State Police is investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting. Detective Billy Correll stated an unidentified victim had reportedly went to a Stearns residence to visit a friend. While there he was confronted by Jimmy Watson, 39, who shot at the victim with a shotgun – striking…

High School planning ways to honor Seniors By Greg Bird [email protected] Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and mandated social distancing, the McCreary Central High School Class of 2020 will be able to celebrate their commencement with their families – in some fashion. MCHS Principal Sharon Privett announced Tuesday that the Senior Council, a representative group of…