Former Leitchfield resident charged with animal torture after emaciated dogs, mummified dogs, dog carcasses found on property in Edmonson Co.

A Leitchfield man who absconded from parole has been arrested after being found unresponsive on the bathroom floor at DeWitt Park. Wednesday night at approximately 9:00, Leitchfield Police Officers Adam Cottrell and Missy Skaggs responded to the park, at the intersection of West Walnut Street and Grayson Street, and found 42-year-old Michael D. Hunt unresponsive on the floor of the men’s bathroom.

A suspect killed in a fiery crash while fleeing Kentucky State Police in Hardin County has been identified. Kentucky State Police Post 4 Public Affairs Office Scotty Sharp said the man killed while fleeing troopers in July was 42-year-old Douglas Mullins, of Louisville. The pursuit occurred Monday night, July 19,...

An accused intoxicated man has been arrested after crashing into a Dollar Store just outside of Glasgow. On Tuesday afternoon, the Glasgow Police Department responded to the business on Scottsville Road in the Haywood community, about four miles southwest of Glasgow. (Glasgow officers responded because Barren County deputies were on...

A Grayson County family is joining forces with the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and Old Dominion Freight Line in an effort to bring eastern Kentucky flood victims much needed supplies. Fred and Carrie Norder, of Falls of Rough, approached Sheriff Norman Chaffins and Fred Norder’s employer, Old Dominion Freight...

The Grayson County Health Department has released its July restaurant/food inspection results. The rating score of the establishment is determined by subtracting weighted point values of noted violations from 100, officials said. Unannounced inspections observe the overall operation of the facility, including food source and protection; personnel; food equipment and utensils; maintenance of water and sewage systems; garbage and refuse disposal; insect, rodent and animal control; and storage of toxic items, among others.

Saturday’s East Main Street Market event features an American Idol winner, shopping, food vendors and much more. The free event, held on East Main Street in Leitchfield, opens at noon as Grayson County resident Jacob Childress takes the stage with his guitar to perform. Childress is certainly a familiar voice in Leitchfield as he has performed at numerous Art in the Park events. He will be on stage until 3:00.

Noel William McCray, age 85, of Clarkson, KY, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 8th, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. He was born March 22nd, 1937, in Beebe, AR. He was the son of the late Hugh and Mabelle Leiting McCray. He married the love of his life, Eleanor (Jones) McCray, on May 31st, 1958. They lived in many states during their time together and were devoted to each other for over 64 wonderful years.

Joyce Ferry, age 75 of Tarpon Springs, FL, and formally of Falls of Rough, died August 7, 2022. She is survived by her son Scott Littrell of Tarpon Springs, FL, 4 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, 2 brothers – Jim Frost and Bob Frost. Funeral services will be held...