
The Carter County Fiscal Court will meet in SPECIAL SESSION Wednesday July 1, 2020 at 1:30 via Zoom.

The Carter County Fiscal Court will meet in SPECIAL SESSION Wednesday July 1, 2020 at 1:30 via Zoom.

It began a few years ago with a small group of family and friends with a few fireworks to set off on the 4th of July. It has since grown to be a community-wide gathering with free food, fireworks and festivities, attracting a crowd estimated in the thousands. This year’s celebration will be the biggest ever, according to founder Misael Nunez.

Local cabinet makers Jamie Branham and Tony Collier are finishing up a custom set of spaces for concession stands at the new Grayson Sports Park.

It began a few years ago with a small group of family and friends with a few fireworks to set off on the 4th of July. It has since grown to be a community-wide gathering with free food, fireworks and festivities, attracting a crowd estimated in the thousands. This year’s celebration will be the biggest ever, according to founder Misael Nunez.

Beatrice Berry Pinkerton, 88, of Ashland, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 26, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Members of the Huntington Blues Society invited guests to Grayson for their June meeting featuring a live performance by Larry Whitt and musicians who orchestrated his new CD “never say goodbye” June 19, 2020 at Grayson Gallery & Art Center.

Lexington, KY (June 5, 2020) – PR Lessons Learned Along the Way: Strategies, Tips & Advice for the Higher Ed and Nonprofit Public Relations Professional, a book that has already received rave editorial reviews by higher education and nonprofit officials from across the United States and United Kingdom, has landed Amazon Book’s “#1 New Release in Public Relations” spot for its first week, announced Adam Turner, president of Cherrymoon Media, a publisher based in Lexington, Ky. The book is available in print and Kindle formats via Amazon Books.

James “JimBo” Edward Simmons, 69 of Grayson went to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (June 25, 2020) – Work’s nearly complete on a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet safety project to add a right-turn “exit” lane and update flashing beacons on the AA Highway (KY 9) at the Grayson Spur intersection in Lewis County.

Mary Margaret Woods Meadows, 88, of Grayson went to be with her Lord Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the Carter Nursing and Rehab.

Ashland Community and Technical College would like to recognize the more than 800 graduates from the Summer 2019, Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters. More than 2,400 credentials were awarded, which includes degrees, diplomas and certificates.

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FRANKFORT – Senator Robin L. Webb, D-Grayson, has been appointed to serve on the Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, Judicial Structuring and Redistricting Task Force, and the Jail and Corrections Reform Task Force during the 2020 Interim Joint Session.
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FRANKFORT – Senator Robin L. Webb, D-Grayson, has been appointed to serve on the Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, Judicial Structuring and Redistricting Task Force, and the Jail and Corrections Reform Task Force during the 2020 Interim Joint Session.

Brenda Stamper, 71 of Grayson went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Kings Daughters Medical Center.

Please see below for marriage licenses for the dates of 6.1.2020-6.17.2020.

Please see below for property transfers for the dates of 6.1.2020-6.17.2020.

A second peaceful protest in Grayson Sunday (6-13-2020) was initially dampened by rains, although people who support the “Black Lives Matter” movement were soon able to express their thoughts through chants, signs and personal testimony.

The best part of being a roving photographer during the recent birthday parade for Josh Riggs was surely watching his reaction to the procession of friends, family and others who went out of their way to make his celebration extra special.

Sharon Kay Perry, 69 of Ashland went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her residence.

The Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc. (GGAC) will co-host a CD Release Party along with the Huntington Blues Society for a live performance by Larry Whitt (with Brent Jack, Bobby Burnett and Jared Ward, who also performed on the recording) on Friday, June 19th from 7 to 10 p.m.

Below (or clicked through) is notice from Mike Johnston, Carter County Clerk, in regards to the 2020 primary elections. Please read to stay informed on local politics.

The old Carter County Jail, located behind the former courthouse which still serves houses county offices including the health department, has been mostly used for storage in recent years and also contains lots of props leftover from the “Haunted Jail” event which was held there for several years.

“I want you to take a look at it for yourselves,” Carter County Judge Executive Mike Malone asked the board of magistrates near the end of a recent Carter County Fiscal Court meeting.

Kentucky Department of Highways crews will close part of KY 538 (Shopes Creek Road) in Boyd County this week to replace a drainage pipe under the roadway.
The Grayson Sports Park Board along with Construction Manager John Brammer and Park Manager Grant Harper met for their monthly meeting on Thursday June 11th. The meeting was held on site at the park and social distancing was observed for the outdoor meeting.

Lloyd Ray “Dunc” Duncan, 55, of Grayson, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence.
Kentucky Department of Highways crews will close part of KY 538 (Shopes Creek Road) in Boyd County this week to replace a drainage pipe under the roadway.