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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson reported the arrest of an individual on the charge of violating graves. McCreary County Deputy Sheriffs Alex Jones and Ryan Jones with K9 Officer Joseph Braden responded to a 911 complaint on November 18, 2024, at approximately 7:35 p.m. regarding a male wearing an orange…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] A former McCreary County School District teacher and administrator, Dr. Aaron D. Anderson, was arrested and jailed at the Laurel County Detention Center on November 18, 2024, after being indicted in a federal indictment, filed October 24, 2024. In the indictment, the federal Grand Jury charges that on or about…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Today, (Wednesday, November 27, 2024) marks the platinum jubilee for one McCreary County couple as they celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.  Represented by the chrysanthemum which symbolizes love, loyalty, and lifelong commitment, the platinum anniversary is a rare celebration as only 1/10 of one percent of marriages last 70 years or…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County’s Save A Lot Grocery recently recognized Grant and Gina Hasty and their team of volunteers as “Hometown Heroes.”   The husband and wife are the founds of Lord’s Café which provides hot, home-cooked meals several times a week, ensuring that individuals and families have access to nutritious food.…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Eagle-Sawyer community gears up for first annual Christmas light competition The Eagle-Sawyer Volunteer Fire Department is happy to announce its first annual Christmas light competition ,open to all community organizations, businesses, and families that reside in the Eagle-Sawyer Fire District. Eagle-Sawyer Volunteer firefighter, Lex Meldrum, noted, “This will go a…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] At a public meeting held earlier this month by the McCreary County Fiscal Court, several members from McCreary County’s ATV club expressed their desire for the county to open the Rock Creek Road (which runs along Rock Creek from White Oak Junction to Bell Farm) for ATV/four-wheeler traffic.  Additionally, the group…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] “It was one of the biggest turnouts I’ve had, and with so many voting, it went really well,” McCreary County Court Clerk Eric Haynes said of Tuesday’s (November 5, 2024) Election Day. With more than 6,000 McCreary County voters casting their votes in the 2024 General Election, McCrearians definitely answered…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County Judge Executive Jimmie “Bevo” Greene and McCreary County Fiscal Court recognized and heartily congratulated the Pine Knot Dragon 11U championship football team on its outstanding season and designated November 8, 2024 as Pine Knot Dragons 11U Day!. The team earned an undefeated season in the Pulaski County Youth…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] The McCreary County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of 9-year-old Luka, a dedicated and fearless K9 partner who passed away on Wednesday (11-13-24) night, following a major stroke. In 2018, Luka joined the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office when he was three and began working with his partner, K9 Deputy Chris…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] To attend training sessions this week, the McCreary County Fiscal Court canceled November’s regular meeting on Thursday, November 14, and met in a special session last week, on Thursday, November 7. Before the special meeting, a public hearing was held regarding adopting roads for Troy Watson and Chip Stephens (future…