Balancing Act
Fiscal Court passes first reading of budget In a special session last Friday afternoon the McCreary County Fiscal Court got their first look at a revised 2016-17 Budget, and passed the first reading with only a few questions along the way. The Court will have to meet again before the end of June to…
Read MoreLeave Them Alone
What should one do when finding injured or abandoned baby wildlife? A recent incident at Yellowstone National Park involving two tourists who ignored regulations and transported a bison calf to park rangers because they were afraid it was freezing to death can serve as both a reminder and warning to those in McCreary…
Read MoreBoard questions Cash
Although the agenda for the McCreary County Board of Education’s rescheduled May meeting reflected few items for discussion, board members Roxanne Shook and Nelda Gilreath raised questions which, at times, led to some serious debate. One item pulled from the actions by consent portion of the agenda and placed for discussion during the meeting was…
Read MoreRape suspect indicted
The McCreary County Grand Jury returned indictments against 10 individuals, including a Stearns man accused of holding a woman against her will and forcing her to have sex with him last November. Delford L. Smith, 45, of Stearns was charged after Deputy Odell Smith responded to a residence on West Highway 92 around 11:00 p.m.…
Read MoreRelay for Life
On Saturday, McCreary County’s Relay for Life hosted its annual event with a day of fun, music, food, and fellowship at the Sandhill RV Camp. This year, McCreary Countians successfully raised $21,651.26 for the American Cancer Society. As usual, the traditional survivors’ walk and luminary event were emotional moments during the festivities. Fifty-one cancer survivors…
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 MoreVoight hired to helm Raider hoops
Jimmy Voight has been officially hired to take the reigns of the McCreary Central Raider basketball program. The announcement came Tuesday afternoon from McCreary County Schools Superintendent Mike Cask, MCHS Principal Sharon Privett and Athletic Director Rob Jones. Voight may be a familiar face to…
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