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Three arrested on drug charges
By Greg Bird [email protected] Three individuals were arrested on trafficking charges early Sunday morning at Parkland Motel after authorities were searching for a wanted suspect. According to McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters officers went to the motel after receiving information that William R. Cross, 35, of Whitley City, who was entered in the National Crime…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Ceremony for Jones Home & Farm Center
Photo by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Jones Home & Farm Center formerly Dolen’s Furniture and Appliances in Whitley City. With Matt Jones owning the property and Chad Jones as company owner, the store offers a complete line of Maytag, Whirlpool, Amana, and Kitchen Aid…
Read MoreIt Pays to Shop Local
“Shop Local” event supports local economy by showcasing unique local businesses By Eugenia Jones [email protected] Want to find unique merchandise at a great price? Want to discover new local businesses? Want to support our neighbors and our local economy? If so, make plans now to be at the McCreary County Public Library (MCPL) as it…
Read MoreHistorical figures come to life
Mrs. Barbara Thomas’ 6 th Grade class from Whitley City Elementary presented a wax museum of historical figures last Friday. The sixth graders were challenged to research their chosen character, develop their character’s costume, create the back drop for their character, and write and present a script depicting their character’s life and accomplishments. The students…
Read MoreMCHS Cheerleading 2017-18
Photo courtesy of McCreary Central High School Cheerleading Back row: Seniors Mckenzie Hamlin, Kailin Meadows, Maggie Stephens, Karley Kramer. Second row: Emma Bryant, Addie Stephens, Courtney Staley, Christi Stephens, Taylor Kidd, Taylor Gross. Front row: Melody Stevens, Kelli-Anne Baird, Ali Waters, Shaelyn Stephens, Jerica Tucker, Alex Chitwood, Charli Pierce, Kendal Kidd. Head Coach: Sherry Hamlin.…
Read MorePine Knot Elementary Lady Dragons
Photo submitted Pine Knot Elementary Lady Dragons basketball team finished their regular season with a combined record of 27 wins and 1 loss. The Lady Dragons had a very successful 2017 season. They also attended and played in the State Tournament in Lexington, KY. The lady Dragons were coached by Mindy and Jason Creekmore. Pictured…
Read MoreProsser wins $500 scholarship from Nick Cory Takedown Tournament
HAZARD – McCreary Central wrestler Nathan Prosser was the winner of the $500 scholarship from the Nick Cory Takedown Tournament at Perry County Central High School on Saturday. The award was available to any senior competing in the event. “Nathan had to write an essay and submit it in order to win,” noted McCreary Central…
Read MoreVeterans Day Salute
Photo by Eugenia Jones Veterans Day was a solemn and patriotic event as many throughout McCreary County hosted special ceremonies honoring U.S. veterans.
Read MoreCandidates begin to register
By Greg Bird [email protected] One week in to the 2018 election season only a handful of candidates have officially declared their intentions to seek political office in McCreary County. Registration at County Clerk Eric Haynes’ office has been slow to begin, but potential candidates still have more than two months to officially throw their hats…
Read MoreFiscal Court may abolish Extension Board
The McCreary County Extension Board, responsible for imposing the latest tax on McCreary County citizens, may soon be a thing of the past if some members of Fiscal Court have their say. By Greg Bird [email protected] During Monday’s special called meeting of the Fiscal Court, during a discussion of appointing two members to the Extension…
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