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By Eugenia Jones (The McCreary County Voice reminds readers an indictment is not an indication of one’s guilt or innocence but represents enough evidence exists in a case to pursue the matter in a court of law.) The following indictments by information were filed by the Commonwealth’s Attorney on February 26. Indictments by information for…

By Eugenia Jones McCreary County teachers, along with other teachers throughout the Commonwealth, are paying close attention to the 2024 legislative session, where methods for funding teacher pay raises are being discussed.  Governor Andy Beshear proposes an 11% statewide pay increase for all teachers.   Preferring to go a different route in addressing teacher salaries,…

By Eugenia Jones   Resident shares his interesting find Jim Tapley, a 79-year-old Stearns, KY resident, travelled a couple of counties away to make a beagle trade, but ended up coming back home to McCreary County with another interesting find. Tapley, always on the look-out for something of interest in nature to share with The…

By Eugenia Jones McCreary County Animal Control Officer Greg Smith is the first to say he deals with a lot of tragic cases.  However, he recently played a leading role in providing a happily ever-after for a mom and her litter of puppies. Not long ago, Smith was sent to the home of an individual…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County Deputy Sheriffs travelled last week to Florida to transport 56-year-old Gail Liuzzo of Micanopy, Florida to McCreary County where she was processed before being transported on to the Knox County Detention Center. Luizzo was extradited from Florida after a McCreary County Grand Jury filed an indictment against her…

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George “Buddy” Wilson III passes, suddenly By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] The sudden passing of George “Buddy” Wilson III on Friday (March 1, 2024) was a heartbreaking blow to family, friends, members of the community, and all of us here at The Voice. A Christian, family man, church deacon, veteran, prominent business man, and friendly…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] An assistant principal at McCreary Central High School, Aaron Anderson, submitted his letter of resignation on February 26, 2024.  When asked the reason for Anderson’s resignation, McCreary County Superintendent Brian Crawford provided the following:  “On advice of counsel, the McCreary County Schools will have no comment on personnel decisions at…

Springing Forward or Falling Back? It’s the time of year we “spring forward” into Daylight Saving Time (DST), moving our clocks ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, March 10, 2024.  Although springing into DST does not actually create additional daylight or change the natural pathway of the sun, many welcome “springing forward”…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected]   Volunteers have been hard at work at the Mountain Craft Center on Hwy 90 in Parkers Lake.  The artisan volunteers felt a need to better organize the center.  Although seeing an upgrade as necessary, the artisan volunteers wanted to maintain the integrity of the Mountain Craft Center and its…