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Making Stearns Beautiful Again

Photo by Eugenia Jones Volunteers recently spent an evening landscaping the area around the Stearns Heritage Hall.  The volunteers plan to do more work in the near future as they plant flowers and shrubs along Henderson Street and around the Depot and Museum. J.C. Egnew, Anita Braden, and Abby Hill planted roses and lilies amongst…

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David Chamberlain, will be special guest at Uptown Opry

Friday Night  May 19, 2017  is a very special night at the Uptown Opry in Whitley City. Renown, Nashville Singer songwriter David Chamberlain, is our special guest for the evening. It’s also Sarah Patrick’s annual birthday bash. Sarah invites all of her friends and family to come help her celebrate!! A Native of Houston, TX. …

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Relay For Life of McCreary County May 19th

Hundreds of McCreary County residents are expected to join together at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of McCreary County on Friday, May 19th at the Sandhill 4H Camp. There will be live music, entertainment, games, concessions , silent auction and more. The special cancer survivor lap will be 7:00pm. This year’s theme is…

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First Season Wrap Up

  The McCreary Central Track and Field Team wrapped up their first season in nearly two decades with a good showing at the Class AA Region 5 meet at Boyle County High School last weekend. Eight Raider runners competed in the event after qualifying for the tournament. MaKenzi Cox placed 8th in the 100-meter dash,…

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Pirates win Invitational Tournament

  Photo Submitted Monticello/Wayne County Parks Invitational Tournament was held May 13th. After a nail-biting three-game competition and a much deserved win the Pirates being lead by head coach Michelle King & her assistant Shane King proudly brought the trophy home. The Pirates team is made up of Olivia Wilder, Makenna Mann, Shane King, Michelle…

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Animals of the Big South Fork

The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is home to a diverse wildlife population.  Earn points towards your 2017 GO Big patch by joining a park ranger at the Blue Heron Campground on Saturday, May 27, at 7 p.m. and learn about wildlife diversity of the park.  A wide variety of natural conditions…

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First Friday Bike/Car Cruise In

                    Photos by Eugenia Jones Downtown Stearns on the evening of the first Friday of each month is the place to be for a free, monthly bike/car cruise-in with music and other activities.  The monthly events are being sponsored by Moonshine Motorsports and the Big South…

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Derby Day at the Farmer’s Market

    Photos by Eugenia Jones Despite last weekend’s chilly temperatures and rain, the McCreary County Farmers’ Market opened on schedule with a variety of vendors.  Shoppers braving the weather were pleasantly surprised to find a wide array of wares including homemade soaps, bath bombs, garden plants, heirloom garden seeds, honey, fresh produce (including lettuce,…

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