Recent News

By Eugenia Jones [email protected] As featured speaker at the McCreary County Chamber of Commerce’s regular monthly meeting in September, State Representative Kenneth Upchurch presented a legislative update to those in attendance. Speaking to the diverse Chamber group, Upchurch shared data indicating Kentucky has recently experienced notable economic growth. With 14.2 billion dollars of new investment,…

By Greg Bird [email protected] McCreary County Clerk Eric Haynes is encouraging anyone wishing to vote in the upcoming General Election to check their registration status prior to the first Monday in October. With the General Election just under six weeks away, Haynes urges people who are unsure if they are registered to vote, or where…

By Greg Bird [email protected] The McCreary County Grand Jury returned indictments against six individuals this month on charges ranging from theft to drug trafficking. Terry Goodin, no address, was indicted on counts of burglary, criminal mischief and theft by unlawful taking for allegedly knowingly and unlawfully entering a residence on August 9 while in possession…

By Greg Bird [email protected] A Stearns man is behind bars after he reportedly broke in to a home and assaulted the homeowner with a knife and stole prescription medication. Robbie Arnold Godsey, 38, was arrested and charged with counts of robbery and assault following the incident, which took place around 9:30 Tuesday night. Sheriff Randy…

By Greg Bird [email protected] McCreary County Emergency Management Director Stephen McKinney, who also serves as the County’s Code Enforcement Officer, announced last week that his office is prosecuting a case of illegal dumping, part of the County’s efforts to ramp up enforcement of the garbage ordinance. Grant and Gina Hasty, operators of the Lord’s Café…

By Greg Bird [email protected] Apparently reacting to public concerns and increased traffic flow on Old Jellico Creek Road, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Monday that the closure on KY 92 over Jellico Creek has been lifted, with some restrictions. The steel bridge over the creek, located about 3 miles east of the McCreary/Whitley County border,…

By Greg Bird [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Watkins, who was shot twice while responding to a welfare check on July 16th, was honored last week by the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association at their annual convention on Bowling Green. Watkins was presented the Medal of Valor for his quick-thinking actions on the night of the…

By Greg Bird [email protected] During last week’s monthly meeting of the McCreary County Fiscal Court the court took steps to give a small cost of living salary increase to Jailer Jessie Hatfield as well as setting the tax rates for the coming year. At the request of Magistrate Roger Phillips Hatfield was given a 1.9…

By Greg Bird [email protected] McCreary County Judge Executive Jimmie Greene II has issued a burn ban for the county due to the dry conditions and increased risk of forest fires. The ban prohibits any outdoor burning in the county until the ban is lifted due to a lack of precipitation over the past month and…