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People Fund Grants Awarded
South Kentucky RECC has awarded People Fund grants to nine, worthy community organizations. The People Fund was started in 2004 at the request of members who wanted to financially help meet community needs not met by other agencies or resources. Receiving grants were: Pulaski Elementary Music Class, Victory Christian Fellowship, Northern Middle School Future Problem…
Read MoreWelcome to Our Garden
PKI students take gardening to a new level Thanks to some hard working students and parents, a dedicated teacher, a supportive school staff, and enthusiastic community members, there is a safe haven for turtles, birds, butterflies, and fish in the midst of Pine Knot Intermediate School. With lots of labor and love, the…
Read MoreMcCreary Central High School Graduating Class of 2016 Parking Information
This is a very exciting time for McCreary Central High School Seniors and their crowing achievement. Limited parking presents a challenge in accommodating our graduates, families, community guest and staff. In order to serve everyone in a safe, efficient manner, the Board of Education will be sponsoring courtesy shuttle buses from various locations in our…
Read MoreOut of the Past
Submitted by Tim Mann The man standing in front of his cabin (on Indian Creek near Honeybee) is Rev. John Henry Hicks (1868-1949). John married twice, first to Malinda Perkins and then to Alice Taylor. J.H. Hicks was as a minister of the Gospel, serving at the Indian Creek Baptist Church. His father S.T.…
Read MoreScouts thank EMS crews
Photo by Greg Bird McCreary County Girl Scouts recently visited the McCreary County EMS facility to bring gift baskets to the crews to thank them for their dedication and hard work for the citizens of the county.
Read MoreOn the Road Again
Photos by Eugenia Jones The horse and rider trotting down U.S. HWY 27 through McCreary County on Saturday and Sunday weren’t just out for a leisurely ride. The two were on their way to get on the TransAmerica Trail in Tennessee and then head westward to Colorado. Tom Witten and Blaze, Tom’s fifteen…
Read MoreRaiders continue their career and education
Photo submitted Caleb Dixon signed with the University of the Cumberlands to join their Archery program. Photo by Greg Bird Trysten Adkins signed a letter of intent to play baseball with Alice Lloyd College. Photo by Greg Bird Ethan Stephens signed with Alice Lloyd College to continue playing baseball with the Eagles. Photo…
Read MoreLincoln Day Dinner
Photos by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Republican Party hosted its Lincoln Dinner last week. With representatives from the offices of U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers, U.S. Senators Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell speaking to the group, McCreary County’s state senator, Max Wise, served as keynote speaker. Wise shared a legislative update with those in…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Month
Photo by Greg Bird Judge Executive Doug Stephens signed a proclamation last week declaring May as Mental Health Month. Shown are: (L-R) Adanta Group members Tina Creekmore, Samantha Morgan, Danielle Pryor, Tanie Baker, Casey Lovett Daugherty, Judge Stephens, Tracy McDonald, Ann Sutton, Amy Heath, and Nicky Hansford.
Read MoreNational Day of Prayer
Photo submitted Signature Healthcare of McCreary County celebrated National Day of Prayer by hosting a prayer service May 5th. Residents, staff and visitors filled the dining room to sing and praise. We would like to give a special thanks to Bro. Leslie Gilreath and Bro. Milton Smith for taking time out of their day to…
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