Recent News

Community rallies around family, survivors STRUNK, KY. (June 17, 2024)- Kentucky State Police Post 11 London responded to a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred around 5:36 PM on US-27 and Southern Highway in McCreary County. Through  preliminary investigation, Troopers determined a 2005 Ford Explorer operated by 19-year-old Cameron D. Burke of Stearns, KY, and passenger…

Beware of fake arrest warrants FRANKFORT, Ky., June 17, 2024 – Kentuckians are urged to be vigilant against scams involving fake arrest warrants bearing the forged signatures of court personnel and law enforcement officers.  Scammers are sending fraudulent warrants, demanding payment to avoid arrest. While such scams are not uncommon or isolated to Kentucky, the…

By Eugenia Jones   McCreary County Judge Executive Jimmie “Bevo” Greene reports that he has accepted former Deputy Judge Executive Nathan Nevels’ resignation.  Greene notified Nevels in a letter dated June 10, 2024. According to Greene, the letter referenced a Facebook post by Nevels on June 7, 2024, in which Nevels announced his resignation as…

By Eugenia Jones It’s not unusual to encounter a living black bear prowling about in McCreary County; however, has anyone wondered about the chainsaw-carved wooden bears, popping up in various locations throughout the county? The unique wooden bears, standing five feet tall, are located at various businesses, organizations, and offices in McCreary County.  Each black…

Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) is proud to announce the launch of The Kentucky Rural Veterinary Loan Repayment Program (KRVLRP), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the critical shortage of veterinary professionals in rural and underserved communities across Kentucky. The Kentucky General Assembly passed HB553, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture will help jointly fund…

Photos by Eugenia Jones Alabama’s Wayne Keith, considered by most to hold the world’s speed record for driving on wood, attended the Drive On Wood reunion at the Sandhill RV Camp over the weekend.  McCreary County’s Thomas Foster hosted the annual event.  Curious about driving on wood?  Be sure and check out next week’s edition…

  By Eugenia Jones   McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson reports that two search warrants were served at two Bruce Street (Stearns, KY) apartments on Sunday, June 9, 2024, resulting in two arrests and drug trafficking charges. Upon arriving to execute a search warrant at apartment # 11 at 136 Bruce Street, McCreary County law…

Those fighting cancer will find respite in the paintings and sculptures of local artist By Eugenia Jones A little part of McCreary County is moving to the heart of Kentucky to inspire, comfort, and hopefully, help heal the many individuals who travel to the University of Kentucky’s (UK) Cancer Treatment Center from across the Commonwealth…