Manslaughter leads indictments
The man accused of crashing his vehicle while intoxicated and causing the death of Jimmy Daugherty, was formally indicted by the McCreary County Grand Jury this month; one of 13 individuals charged in 12 total indictments released. Michael Crabtree, of Oakland, Kentucky, was charged with one count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree for allegedly…
Read MoreSuit filed over Post article
Three families have joined together in a lawsuit contending the Pine Knot Funeral Home, along with owner Debbie Campbell Murphy, acted improperly by allowing a reporter access to personal details of some of their clients and witness the embalming process – violating the families’ rights and allegedly casting the families in a false light. The…
Read MoreLittle Caesar’s Open for Business
Little Caesar’s, famous for their ‘HOT-N-READY’ pizzas, is open for business in the Oaks. Tuesday marked their first day of operation with a better than expected soft opening. Owner, Anthony Bowers, of Knoxville, TN, said he was pleased with their first full day of operation and the warm reception they received from customers. Bowers expressed…
Read MoreA Rockin’ Momma
“She’s our rock,” Rose Griffis said of her ninety-seven year old mother, Lola Smith. “We’ve been saying that for years.” Lola recently took being the “rock” of the family to a whole new level when she garnered more than 800 “likes” through a contest on the McRocks Facebook page enabling her to win a…
Read MoreSubject tased after chase
According to Sheriff Randy Waters Deputy Derek Dennis and Constable Bill Hayes went to a residence on Highway 896 around midnight in an attempt to locate a subject of a warrant. The subject, identified as Dewayne Goins, 42, of Parkers Lake reportedly fled from the officers as they approached. Deputy Dennis called for Goins to…
Read MoreDeputy attacked by pit bull – Man charged
A Stearns man was arrested Thursday after reportedly turning loose a vicious dog on deputies. A Stearns man was arrested Thursday after reportedly turning loose a vicious dog on deputies. Michael T. Soard, 51, was charged with harboring a vicious animal and other offenses after his pit bull attacked and bit a McCreary County…
Read MoreFinal Occupational Tax numbers released
The final Occupational Tax numbers for the previous fiscal year show only a small increase over last year, despite an additional half percent added to collections for the final quarter. A total of $44,716.11 was collected in June, according to numbers released by the Judge Executive’s Office. That amount marked the strongest collection for the…
Read MoreGrantseekers can learn proven grantsmanship techniques at workshop to be held in Kentucky July 31-August 4
Lake Cumberland District Health Department will host a Grantsmanship Training Program the week of July 31-August 4. The training is considered one of the best in the country and attendees will spend five days learning from an experienced trainer, who also writes proposals. During the course participants will turn theory into tangible product by planning…
Read MoreSassy Buttons Opens in Pine Knot
Photo by Eugenia Jones Tiffany Stephens smiled during the McCreary County Chamber of Commerce’s ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of her new boutique, Sassy Buttons. Located in Pine Knot on HWY 2792, the boutique features women’s and children’s clothing. Stephens has operated on-line for two years before opening her shop. Pictured left to…
Read MoreAnnual Senior Citizen Cook-Out
Photos by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Senior Citizens recently hosted their annual Senior Citizen Cook-Out at the Senior Citizens Building at the McCreary County Park. Seniors enjoyed hotdogs with side dishes plus some mouthwatering desserts.
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