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Fundraising Event and Send-Off for Norris
In a fundraising event for Zoey Norris, Miss Rodeo Kentucky a gathering is set for 5pm, Nov. 23 at Sulphur Creek Resort. This will be her official Send Off Event before she competes in Las Vegas for the title of Miss Rodeo America. Celebrate this hometown girl and all she has accomplished throughout her…
Read MoreCCHS Band Performs at MSBA in Florence
Mid States band competition at Simon Kenton High School in Florence, Nov. 9. It was an outstanding performance by our Panther Band, and a special thanks goes to Taylor Brown, our band director, for stepping up and taking this band to new heights. Also special thanks go to Emma Craft, guard director and Collin…
Read MoreRegional and State Cross Country Meets
By Coach Chuck Price Saturday, October 26th the Cumberland Co. High School Cross Country team ran in the 21 school Class A Region 2 Cross Country Championships hosted by Central Hardin High School. The number of teams advancing to the state meet from each region is determined by the number of full teams,…
Read MoreState Digs Out Road Resurfaced in Recent Years
By Greg Wells CCN — Editor Local Emergency Services Leadership and others in local government said they knew about the ripping up of the approach to the Ky-90 bridge in town, and the grinding out of large sections of South Main Street after the equipment showed up and work began. Contact with onsite…
Read MoreIn Local Voting These Are The Results
Winners County-wide In the presidential race, the team of Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance took 86% of the overall vote in Cumberland County. In the US House of Representatives contest, James R Comer had 89.17% of the Cumberland County votes. Amy Neighbors took 84% of the votes for State House of Representatives. Being uncontested,…
Read MoreHISTORY MADE!
The Volleyball Lady Panthers are the 16th District Champions for the first time ever. Also achieved the first winning season and first 20 win season in school history. The first round of district play placed Cumberland as the 3 seed and Monroe as the 2 seed. Cumberland won the first set 26-24 and Monroe…
Read MoreSuspect Charged In City Hall Fire
A federal grand jury in Bowling Green returned an indictment on October 9, 2024, charging a Cumberland County, Kentucky man with setting fire to the Burkesville, Kentucky City Hall. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge R. Shawn Morrow of the ATF Louisville Field Division, and…
Read MoreComer Visits CCHS Civics Club
The Cumberland County Civics Club met on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Cumberland County High School with U.S. Congressman James Comer and discussed his role in public service for the last 20+ years. Congressman Comer shared how public service has changed since he entered the field two decades ago. He also congratulated the…
Read MoreCouncil Passes Ordinances on Codes Enforcement and Animals
By Greg Wells CCN — Editor The Burkesville City Council passed the first reading on the following ordinances: one relating to Farm Animals; the other regarding Dog Control, Establishment of Codes Enforcement Board; Control and Abatement of Nuisances with regard to properties and buildings. The Enforcement Board Ordinance lays out the duties of…
Read MoreWillen is Elected Lake Cumberland Regional President
Junior FFA Member Lance Willen has just been elected as the Lake Cumberland Regional President. Autumn Sells and JD Riley served as voting delegates for Cumberland County and helped Willen in his campaign. He will serve his term his senior year during the 2023-23 school year. Jackson Hix, Christian Sparks, Caleb Watson, and Karter…
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