By Greg Wells CCN—Editor Southern Kentucky Distillery held a Saturday night birthday party for the first barrels of Bourbon the distillery put up in 2023. The attendees were largely those who have purchased barrels to resell to the distillery once aging has completed. The program is not exclusive to SKD but is…
By Greg Wells CCN—Editor It seemed like all emergency services personnel turned out last Friday to help Michael Powell of Allen’s Creek Road in Cumberland County. Powell had reportedly exited a log-skidder when the equipment ran over him. This is an all-wheel-drive vehicle which is extremely heavy and has specialized…
By Greg Wells CCN—Editor According to one Wall Street research firm nationally, there are between 8-12% more jobs than there are qualified candidates for one special group of tradespeople, and the shortage is projected to grow to 20% by 2028. That company also points out that 35% of the current workforce in…
By Greg Wells CCN—Editor This Monday’s meeting of the fiscal court resulted in the decisions to allow the Burkesville-Cumberland County Industrial Development Authority to draw down state-held funds to match any grants secured for continued improvement to the Cumberland River Industrial Park and the use of any local funds budgeted for construction…
By Erica Branham CCN—Staff There was a Holiday Market featuring many vendors and delicious concessions from 9am t0 4pm, Nov. 8 at the Fair Board Building in the Veterans Park. This market had a little something for everyone; there were baked goods, clothing, toys, candles/soaps, face painting, and so much…
Staff Report County Emergency Management Director Greg Cary said local power supplier, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, has had their right-of-away crew using some unique, but very effective, tree trimming methods recently. He said they are being proactive clearing away limbs before the bad weather gets here. Using a helicopter, suspending a large saw…
If you need to make payments on your water bill, make sure to get to City Hall before the 12th By Greg Wells CCN—Editor Resolution 2025-10 was approved 5-1 at the City Council’s special-called meeting last Friday after lunch. That resolution was to approve special allowances for water customers who help…
By Greg Wells CCN-Editor The trout fishing tournament this weekend kicked off around 8 Saturday morning with about 80 entrants. Todd Davidson of Burkesville pulled in a 20.75-inch trout to walk away with the top prize, $1,000. Normally, the second-prize winner would receive $500, and $250 would go to the…
By Greg Wells CCN-editor In this week’s actions of Cumberland County fiscal Court. It was announced that Humphrey Hollow Road repairs have been completed. At a recent special session, one road was removed after it had been closed, Skipper Lane in District 2. Another road was renamed; Bobby Riddle Road was changed…
By Greg Wells CCN-Editor An endowment is a legal financial commitment that uses the interest or profits from an original investment to fund future works. That is what Dr. Elijah Wilson, at the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Office is working with 4-H Club members and leaders to build. He said the…