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By Eugenia Jones McCreary County Middle School’s $8 million renovation project is now undergoing the bid process with construction expected to begin in August.  Officials anticipate the renovation will be completed by the start of the ‘23/24 school year.  Construction will not delay the start of school, and classroom instruction will carry on throughout the…

“The Voice” updates its readers on county native’s encouraging journey By Eugenia Jones Ryan Griffis, a McCreary County native, continues to inspire millions through his social media platforms.  “The Voice” spotlighted Griffis in a November, 2021 feature article after the McCreary Central graduate accumulated more than 30 million views across YouTube, surpassed 5 million views…

Retiring Superintendent Corey Keith participates in last regular meeting By Eugenia Jones With Superintendent Corey Keith participating in his last regularly scheduled McCreary County Board of Education meeting, school board members met on Monday (June 13, 2022) to act on routine end-of-the year matters and deal with possible restructuring of the elementary school basketball program. …

Photos by Eugenia Jones School-age children enjoyed the 2022 “Shoot Hoops-Not Drugs” basketball camp held Tuesday (June 14) at McCreary County Middle School. The event was sponsored by Operation UNITE, Operation UNITE.org, and the KY National Guard.  The basketball camp is a free regional basketball skills camp conducted by former University of Kentucky four-time All-SEC…

Edward “Eddie” Jones  If you have information concerning the whereabouts of the above individual, please contact the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office at 606-376-2322 or call 911 dispatch.  Eyes:  Brown Hair:  Brown Age:  38 years Height:  5’ 6” Weight: Approximately 130 pounds Jones was last reported in the area of Stearns. Charged with: • 3 counts…

By Eugenia Jones Three McCreary County women acted quickly to safely escort an older man suffering from a medical condition from off of the tracks at the Mount Pleasant railroad crossing just minutes before an oncoming train collided with the gentleman’s 2004 GMC Sierra truck.   McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters reports his office was dispatched on Friday, June 3, 2022 to investigate a motor…

‘A Night of the Living Dead’ gets a new life with Local Actor, Denny Kidd By Shane Gilreath When George A. Romero made the film “Night of the Living Dead” in 1968, it is doubtful that he envisioned a universal cult following and large franchise of films, that continue to pay tribute to his original…

By Eugenia Jones With Tuesday’s (June 7, 2022) deadline being the last date to file as a candidate running for school board or soil conservation board member now history, McCreary County has managed to gain one more contested race for the November 8 General Election. With four of the five school board member seats up…

By Eugenia Jones McCreary Countians need to keep an eye out for Red Imported Fire Ants, a non-native species that will aggressively defend their nests and sting if disturbed.  The stings are painful, often producing whitish pustules that can leave scars. The stings are an even greater concern for those who are allergic to insect…

By Eugenia Jones This year, Outdoor Venture Corporation (OVC) is celebrating its 50th birthday.  As McCreary County’s longest existing manufacturing industry, OVC’s Board of Directors and employees have played a significant role in growing the local community including spearheading the establishment of a local public library and county park. One of OVC’s “founding fathers” and…