Recent News

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Tuscany Pines Apartments, a residential complex consisting of three buildings located at 1819 S. Hwy 1651, just north of Stearns, KY, is soon expected to be a place of the past. According to McCreary County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Stephen McKinney and McCreary County Judge Executive Jimmie “Bevo” Greene,…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County has been hit by a lawsuit asking for, among other things, compensatory damages in excess of $2.5 million. The complaint, filed by Jonah Helton against defendants Jason Perry, Sheriff David Sampson, the McCreary County Sheriff’s Department, McCreary County Fiscal Court, and McCreary County, KY (through Judge Executive Greene…

McCreary County Middle School’s Math Counts Team (pictured above) recently competed and advanced to state competition.  Merrick Silcox, Leighton Musgrove, Kassidy Garland, and Guy Kidd placed second and advanced to state competition. Individual honors went to Guy Kidd (placed 3rd in the Countdown Round), Merrick  Silcox finished in 6th place, Guy Kidd finished in 7th…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson reported retrieving a human skull from the Parkers Lake community.  According to Sampson, McCreary County Chief Deputy Sheriff Dustin Ridner located and retrieved the skull early last week (2-5-24).  The McCreary County Sheriff’s Department immediately launched an investigation. For now, there is no indication the…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] A late afternoon fire on Monday, February 5, 2024 sadly claimed the life of thirty-seven-year-old Tanja Louise Boyatt King of Stearns, KY. The fatal fire occurred in a structure, referred to locally as the old Murphy Furniture Building on HYW 1651 between Stearns and Revelo.  The building, owned or rented…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] The McCreary County Voice reminds readers that an indictment is not an indication of 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 County Grand Jury filed indictments against numerous individuals in January, including charges…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] USP McCreary: an update As a follow up to last week’s front page article regarding allegations of hunger and violence at USP McCreary, The McCreary County Voice reports the following recent developments. Through credible sources, The Voice learned all USP McCreary inmates are now receiving three hot meals daily.  …

On February 4, 2024, McCreary County Middle School 6th grade Raiders made it to the final four of 64 teams participating in the Kentucky Basketball Commission 6th grade State Tournament.  McCreary took down McNabb to advance to the final four.    

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Even on Sunday, a day set aside by many for rest and relaxation, the McCreary County Sheriff’s Department is busy eradicating drugs in McCreary County. On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Sheriff David Sampson reported the arrest of 60-year-old Luther Murphy, Williamsburg, KY on multiple drug-related charges.  Sampson and his deputies…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] The deep, calming voice of Jonathan (Jon) Meadows has answered thousands of McCreary County 911 calls for more than a decade. However, beginning last week, Meadows’ voice no longer rings out from the other end of the line when individuals call, needing assistance. With his distinctive, soothing voice, Meadows began…