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By Eugenia Jones Thanks to a $3.9 Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant, the McCreary County Heritage Foundation (MCHF) is preparing to make its first big investment in the restoration of downtown Stearns.  Although the grant requires a $600,000 match from the Foundation, MCHF Chairperson Ray Moncrief vows the Foundation will find a way to meet…

By Eugenia Jones Seeing such an outpouring of love and concern from Kentuckians across the state for their neighbors in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky has been a powerful reminder that compassion and kindness are still alive and well in the Commonwealth. With countless individuals left stranded by raging waters, dozens of lives lost, hundreds of homes…

Strunk, KY. – The Kentucky State Police Post 11 London responded to a fatal crash that occurred just after 2:30 pm on August 3, 2022. The accident happened on US27 South in the Strunk Community of McCreary County. Upon arrival and through preliminary investigation, officers found 55-year-old Anthony D. Trammell, of Pine Knot, KY was…

Whitley City, KY.  –  Just hours after responding to a crash earlier on August 3, 2022 that resulted in a fatality in McCreary County, Kentucky State Police Post 11, London responded to another two-vehicle fatal collision occurring just after 9:40 pm. The second accident occurred on KY HWY 1651 in McCreary County. Through preliminary investigation,…

Ensures FEMA Operations Are Underway HINDMAN, KY – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) visited with flood survivors, first responders, local leaders and countless volunteers on Monday in Perry, Knott and Letcher Counties. “Our people are hurting and the road ahead is long, but despite this horrific storm, it was clear to me that the…

Photo by Eugenia Jones Earlier this week, Hinkle Contracting began work on a turn lane from Wilburn K. Ross Road to Raider Way leading to McCreary Central High and McCreary County Middle Schools.  McCreary County’s State Representative and House Transportation Chair Kenneth Upchurch noted the importance of the additional turn lane. “This is a project…

Photo by Eugenia Jones Members of the community and McCreary County School District gathered around the flagpole at McCreary County Middle School on Tuesday (8-8-22) to pray for students, staff, and community prior to the start of the 2022/23 school year.  Pastor Brandt Jones (Pine Knot Southern Baptist Church) gave a brief devotion and led…

The 30th annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area field. Enjoy a fun-filled day of stories, music, crafts and more. This signature special event is free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair or…

Kentucky was one of eleven states that competed in the 42nd annual National 4-H Forestry Invitational from Sunday July 24 through Wednesday July 27. Teams from Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida placed first, second, and third, respectively. Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Utah also competed in this year’s Invitational.  The invitational was held…