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By Greg Wells — CCN-Editor With local election watchers taken by surprise with some of the tactics employed by one side in the last week of the local primary election a lot of attention was drawn to the polls May 19. Rhetoric on one side became decidedly bellicose, from some supporters, turning Trump-like in their…

When you show up to the polls next Tuesday, or to Early Voting, you need to bring along your state issued photo ID, Driver’s License or college identification said County Clerk Bryan Morgan. He said such forms of identification are required, and that the previously allowed bank cards are no longer allowed for identification, though…

Guilty verdict after about two hours’ deliberation Those with experience observing high-profile trials were surprised by the speed of the trial in Cumberland County this week. Thomas O’Donnell was accused of capital murder in the shooting death of Michael Harding, back in September 2022. The trial began Monday, April 27, with jury selection and by…

  Crawley and Gilbert Qualify for Nationals By Jessica Pitcock CCN Sports The Cumberland County High School Bass Fishing Team competed in the Kentucky State Championship on Lake Cumberland this past weekend. Byren Crawley and Carson Gilbert are heading to the National Competition. They came in eighteenth place out of 218 boats. They will be…

Freshman Mollie Vincent goes yard for his first varsity home run during the Battle of the Barrens tournament this past weekend. The Lady Panthers have started the season off 0-4. Full stats and story will be in next week’s edition. Photo submitted by Nathalie Viincent      

The Governor announced the launch of a new website – FoodSafetyReporting.ky.gov – where Kentuckians can easily report food-borne issues. Previously when someone suspected what they had eaten made them ill, it was reported to district or local health departments via phone, then a decision was made as to whether further investigation was needed. The new…