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Awesome Raiders
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary Middle School’s 6th Grade Football Team made history on Saturday (11-16-24) by playing in the state play-offs. Down to the final game with the Raiders taking on Meece Middle, the Raiders suffered a defeat but still claimed the title of State Championship Runner-Up sixth grade team. With Rowdy Raiders…
Read MoreGrand Jury returns indictments
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] (The McCreary Journal reminds readers that an indictment does not indicate one’s guilt or innocence but represents that enough evidence exists in a case to pursue the matter in a court of law. The McCreary Journal also notes the possibility of individuals having the same or similar names. Individuals are presumed…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce hosts annual awards banquet
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] The McCreary County Chamber of Commerce met recently for their annual Awards Banquet. Those honored this year for their service to the community included the following. South McCreary Volunteer Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Cox was recognized as Volunteer of the Year. Callie Shook was honored as Student of the Year. Cameron Lee,…
Read MoreSpook-tacular Candy Give-away
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] The Spook-tacular Candy Give-away on Main Street was a spooky success! Hundreds showed up in costume to enjoy the event. The line of princesses, goblins, and other careful characters who awaited sweet treats extended all the way down the street
Read MoreBoard discusses Smithtown property
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] During this month’s regular school board meeting (10/22/24), the McCreary County Board of Education discussed multiple options as to what to do with the former Smithtown Elementary School. The property, consisting of approximately seven acres and two school buildings, has not housed students and staff since school consolidations occurred in 2005/2006.…
Read MoreSchool board candidates go on the record
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County nonpartisan school board member elections are being held in Districts 1, 3, and 5. Incumbents Cody Perry and Johnny Barnett (Districts 3 and 5, respectively) are on the ballot in their districts, unopposed. The District 1 (East Pine Knot and Bethel) ballot sees incumbent Stacey Hammons challenged by…
Read MoreEarly morning traffic stop nets a “rock” of suspected meth
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] As the result of an early morning traffic stop, McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson reported the confiscation of more than a ½ pound of methamphetamine. At approximately 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday (October 23, 2024), McCreary County Deputy Alex Jones observed a motorcycle with the operator not wearing a helmet or…
Read MoreBig Bucks
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Millions will come to McCreary County to oversee infastructure and restoration. Millions will come to McCreary County to oversee infastructure and restoration.
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club Joins Lord’s Gym for MC Youth
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Stearns, KY – October 17, 2024—Two leading providers of youth services proudly announced their partnership to reopen The Lord’s Gym in a joint initiative with The Boys & Girls Club of The Cumberland Plateau. The facility will serve community youth through academic, athletic, leadership, and other enrichment programs. Under community…
Read MoreMillion Dollar Baby!
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] During last week’s SOAR Summit, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear presented more than $47 million in fiscal year 2024-2026 state budget funding for public school facility renovations in SOAR counties. The awards included a $1 million appropriation in the state’s fiscal year 2024-2025 budget to be distributed to the McCreary County…
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