Editorial

Kentuckians who received benefits during the pandemic must participate in the annual renewal FRANKFORT – Due to action by Congress, today, Gov. Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians the federal pandemic benefit that made it easier for low-income families to sign up for free health care is changing. Starting this year, Medicaid enrollees must once again participate…

Major bills advancing on juvenile justice and gender services   FRANKFORT — State lawmakers spent the fifth week of the 2023 legislative session welcoming a new member to the ranks and debating a wave of high-profile bills on juvenile justice, gray machines, gender services and adult performances. The Kentucky General Assembly only has 10 days…

The lead story in this week’s edition of The Voice concerning potentially dangerous living conditions at Tuscany Pines Apartment Complex on Hwy 1561 north of Stearns highlights the need for safe, affordable housing in McCreary County.  However, beyond that, the article draws attention to the need for local and state government officials and agencies to…

Learning when to let live Last week’s senseless and illegal kill of one of the few elk in McCreary County was uncalled for.  Last winter’s relocation and release in McCreary County of Rocky Mountain Elk from other counties in KY’s 16 county elk zone by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation…

Written and submitted by Elvis “Raz” Stephens  In Capernaum, the crowd did straightway soon arouse Word went out and it was noised He was in the house Many people gathered where He stood and preached There was no room and no way He could be reached   They brought a paralytic man, being carried by…

Dear Editor,   This is a “thank you” to a man in the county that I met a couple of years ago-Sam Perry, who writes articles in our local newspaper, The Voice. He wrote an article on December 20 in The Voice newspaper that caught my eye when I saw the name “Reuben”.  I thought…

It’s nice to see activity and excitement growing in McCreary County. New businesses, brick and mortar as well as private, at-home entrepreneurs, are popping up locally, and that’s truly exciting to see.  In this week’s edition, The Voice spotlights a busy grand opening for South Fork Clothing Co. on Main Street, the recent opening of…

As editor for The McCreary County Voice, I attend meetings.  Fiscal court meetings, school board meetings, park board meetings, tourism commission meetings, Chamber meetings, IDA meetings…the list goes on and on. Yes, I attend and report on lots of meetings. Sadly, I’m often the only individual who is in attendance. Perhaps it is apathy or…