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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] School attendance impacted by shooting Student attendance in the McCreary County School District dropped drastically on Monday, September 9, 2024, following an active shooter episode occurring two days prior on Saturday alongside Interstate 75 near exit 49 Livingston in Laurel County, KY.  In the incident, a gunman fired at least twenty…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Discusses student ticket sales reimbursement and substitute teacher salary The McCreary County Board of Education met in a special session (rescheduled regular session) on August 29, 20224, to discuss and or take action regarding allocating funds to schools for loss of revenue funds from ticket sales and substitute teacher salary.…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson reported an arrest on Sunday, September 8, 2024, of a 28-year-old veteran on sex-related charges.  The charges include (1) Use of a Minor in a Sexual Performance (Under 18) (2) Sexual Abuse, 1st Degree (3) Proc or Prom use of a Minor by Electronic Means (4)…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] When McCreary County Chief Deputy Sheriff Dustin Ridner responded to an emergency call on Friday (August 27, 2024) at 7:10 a.m. regarding several vehicles almost striking a bluish-gray Chrysler 300 left sitting on U.S. Hwy 27, he got a little more than he expected. When he arrived at the scene,…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson reports that an increasing amount of fentanyl is finding its way to McCreary County.  He warns McCreary County residents about the dangers of any form of illicit drug use; however, he is particularly concerned about the number of recent arrests made in connection with fentanyl.…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] The McCreary County Board of Education and Superintendent Brian Crawford recognized the 2023/24 grade level reward recipients during Thursday’s (8-29-24) meeting. One student from each grade level at all schools received the honor based on academics, attendance, positive behavior, and community service.  The recipients receive a monetary amount equivalent to their…

The McCreary County Museum came to life on Friday, August 23, 2024, when talented actors, actresses, and storytellers shared stories and vignettes during the 2024 Night at the Museum. The annual event, featuring refreshments and living history vignettes, is a local favorite.  This year’s event featured an Introduction to Stearns with Grady Wilson, A Miner’s…