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By Brandt Jones But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)… Ephesians 2:4-5 (NASB)   Two words that get thrown around without much explanation are grace and…

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With the race for Oscar firmly behind us

By Shane Gilreath With the race for Oscar firmly behind us, I couldn’t help but reflect on my early teenage years, growing up fascinated by film and movie-making. Though creativity has taken me down different roads, that person feels a complete contradiction to the person I am today. After all, I didn’t even watch the…

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March 22nd, 2023

MARCH 1ST , 2023 HONORABLE JUDGE FRANKLIN WHITE PRESIDING     Kidd, Michael Wayne – (1) failure to or improper signal (2) failure to wear seat belts (3) operating motor vehicle under influence substance, 1st (4) possession of marijuana (5) drug paraphernalia buy/possess – cont P.C. 6-28-23. Luke, David James Gearld – (1) no tail…

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March 22nd, 2023

March 13th, 2023 Deputy Dustin Ridner arrested Tiffany Shephard, 30, of Barbourville KY served warrant for contempt of court.   March 15th, 2023 Sheriff David Sampson arrested Barry Estesw Richmond Jr., 33, of Whitley City KY served warrant for contempt of court. Deputy Dustin Ridner arrested Joshua R. Phillips, 39, of Whitley City KY served…

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McCreary Central High School

Please join us in celebrating the outstanding achievement of McCreary Central High School Senior Jaelynn King! Jaelynn was named a KY Governor’s Scholar last year and has been selected to be a Steele-Reece Scholar from among Governor’s Scholars from 14 other school districts. This is a top recognition from a highly competitive pool of elite…

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Nurse Aide Students

Nurse Aide Students visit KCTCS – McCreary Center as they prepare for their NAA class with Somerset – KCTCS. This is the first class to be held at The Center through a special partnership between Somerset KCTCS. Special thanks go to their Dual Credit and Nursing Staff for making this possible. Supporting these future health…

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Homeless in McCreary County

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} eugenia@highland.net A number of McCreary Countians have no place to call home There’s no place like home. According to vocabulary.com, “Home is where one lives: one’s house, apartment, or condo. It’s also the place one feels most comfortable, loved, and protected — where one most feels at home.” However for those…

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