LCADTF charges lead indictments
By Greg Bird birdman@tmcvoice.com The McCreary County Grand Jury returned 14 indictments against 16 individuals this week. Six of the individuals were part of charges brought by the Lake Cumberland Area Drug Task Force as a result of investigations into illegal drug trafficking. In the past two months a total of 16 indictments were issued…
Read MoreLocal child faces battle with brain tumor
To Slay a Monster… For a pale, little boy named Alex, the medical term ‘medulloblastoma’ is simply a big word defining the “monster that bit his head.” For his stepfather and mother, John and Brandy Teeters, it is the big word defining the cancerous tumor that began in the region of the brain at the…
Read MoreDetails on garbage service coming soon
By Greg Bird birdman@tmcvoice.com McCreary County residents and businesses can expect to receive information on the new Garbage Service provider – Poff Carting – within the next week. The new provider is finalizing details on an introductory letter detailing the service and providing information on how to sign up for service and expect to have…
Read MoreMore candidates join the race
By Greg Bird birdman@tmcvoice.com With over two months to go before the deadline to file for run for office in the 2018 Primary Election a few new names have thrown their hats in to the ring, bringing the total number of candidates to 24 as of Wednesday morning. A challenger for the Jailer position, held…
Read MoreATV chase ends in arrest
By Greg Bird birdman@tmcvoice.com A Pine Knot man is in jail after leading officers on a chase Saturday morning on an ATV. Sheriff randy Waters reports Michael L. Braden, 27, is facing several charges after a pursuit, which began after the Sheriff spotted the subject driving the ATV on Tom Meadows Road around 10:30 a.m.…
Read MoreShop Local
Photos by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Public Library’s second annual “Shop Local” day was once again a success with thirty local vendors and more than six hundred visitors browsing and shopping during the five hour event. Shop Local Day is hosted as part of national Small Business day on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
Read MoreWoman assaulted on Cumberland Falls Highway
By Greg Bird birdman@tmcvoice.com The assault occurred around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night on Cumberland Falls Highway near Corbin, where the victim stated a dark colored truck (black or blue) passed her vehicle and slowed to a complete stop in front of her. A man from the vehicle, approximately 5’10” tall, approached her, and as she…
Read MoreTwo more arrested in drug case
By Greg Bird birdman@tmcvoice.com Monday afternoon McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters and his Deputies made two additional arrests in a case involving drug trafficking at a Strunk Residence first reported earlier this month. The arrests follow an investigation from evidence recovered in a November 6 raid at a residence on Rutherford Road in Strunk –…
Read MoreGift of Life
Teen’s death serves as inspiration By Greg Bird birdman@tmcvoice.com Brooklyn Ross passed away at the too young age of 19 last month following a tragic automobile accident. The McCreary County native and sophomore college student fought for her life for 11 days at the Neuroscience Unit at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Following her…
Read MoreChristmas at the Cabin
Another year is quickly rolling by and it’s time for the Mountain Craft Center to host our wonderful Christmas at the Cabin open house! Both historical log buildings are decorated inside and out. Our association members have been busy creating the very best and unique seasonal decorations for your tree and home. The hot chocolate,…
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