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Wanda Lee Hoots Taylor

Cumberland County, Kentucky · Cumberland County

Wanda Lee Hoots Taylor

Wanda Lee Hoots Taylor, a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, and woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 3, 1937, in Clinton County, Kentucky, Wanda embodied the values of family, tradition, and deep-rooted faith throughout her life. She was immensely proud of her Kentucky heritage. Her family’s history in Kentucky dates back to1860, and she carried her pride in her home state with her w…Read Article

Big Lick Fire Station Receives Minor Storm Damage

Tornado · Cumberland County

Big Lick Fire Station Receives Minor Storm Damage

The Big Lick Fire Station received “minor damage” from the EF1 tornado that hit the southern portion of Cumberland County last week. Cumberland County Fire Chief Trevor Kerley said a tree fell and damaged the roof on the left side of the station, and the station’s bay door was blown off due to strong winds. Kerley said the damaged section of the roof will be repaired soon. “They’ll put the roof on it, whatever, when they put us on schedule,” Ker…Read Article

Mr. James Allen “Jamie” Davidson

Burkesville · Burkesville

Mr. James Allen “Jamie” Davidson

Mr. James Allen “Jamie” Davidson of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his residence, having attained the age of 78 years, 8 months and 13 days. He was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on Thursday, September 12, 1946, the son of Walter and Mary (Pierce) Davidson. He was a Christian, a member of the Holiness Church and a farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Edgar “Bud” Davidson, Rond…Read Article

European Riders event Celebrates 26 years in Burkesville

Riders checked their gear as they arrived Friday for the BMW motorcycle club of Nashville’s European Riders’ rally. They parked along Upper River Street, on the edge of the Veterans Memorial Park. The park was where many of them camped, though others stayed at local hotels. By Greg Wells CCN – Editor Kenneth King, organizer of the BMW motorcycle club of Nashville’s rally here in Burkesville every May, said this is the 26th year for the eve…Riders · Burkesville Read Article

Mr. Willie Fayette “Bill” Craft

Mr. Willie Fayette “Bill” Craft of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his residence in Burkesville, Kentucky, having attained the age of 74 years, 8 months & 11 days. He was born on Tuesday, August 29, 1950 in Burkesville, Kentucky, the son of Goethal & Lucy Dorothy (Hopper) Craft. He was a Christian and a member Rose of Sharon Church, and a business owner, having owned Craft Auto Sales, He was preceded in death by hi…Burkesville · Burkesville Read Article

Weaving What is Needed

Kay Kass, pictured here, is weaving all of the sides to a cedar casket. By Greg Wells CCN-Editor Kay Kass is the owner, operator, teacher, and head weaver at Blacksferry Handmade Baskets. These aren’t just the baskets your parents or grandparents had around the house, though she does a great deal of work building domestic wares. Also among her creations are caskets. A native of the Judio community in the county Kass has returned, after ove…Burkesville · Burkesville Read Article

Fiscal Court Talks Cemetery Roads on County System

Saying he was very pleased with the results, County Judge-Executive Luke King said the tire collection process last Thursday, Friday and Saturday took away a massive amount of scrap tires that could have ended up on hillside and in creeks in Cumberland County. “We collected more tires this year than McCreary County did last year,” King said. “That is county three times our size.” Pictured above is King, and his little helper, with the county roa…Burkesville · Burkesville Read Article

Board Given Report on Construction at CCES

Billy Parson, at the podium, speaks to the Cumberland County school district Board of directors about the construction work at Cumberland County Elementary School. PHOTO | Greg Wells By Greg Wells CCN – Editor At last Thursday’s Cumberland County School District’s Board Meeting, Billy Parson of Alliance, the company overseeing construction work on a Cumberland County Elementary School, told the board that construction was proceeding well…Burkesville · Burkesville Read Article

Chamber Hears of What’s to Come

Cumberland County News Editor Greg Wells, right, was presented the Business Spotlight of The Month by Chamber of Commerce President Liza Tucker, left. The award was in recognition of the newspaper’s important contributions to the community. By Greg Wells CCN–Editor Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce Treasure Rebecca Bow told the members at the general meeting April 15 that her committee has investigated how to best install the memorial …Burkesville · Burkesville Read Article

Tourism Prepping For Events

The Board of Directors for the Cumberland County Tourism Commission gathered after the Chamber of Commerce meeting last week to discuss current advertising expenditures and the basis for budgeting in the coming months. By Greg Wells CCN-Editor The BMW Bikers Rally will be in town May 15-18, and out-going Board President Jay Cary said the city’s preparations are nearly complete. He said organizers of the rally have been through the city to …Burkesville · Burkesville Read Article

Mrs. Shelia Mae (Long) Grider

Mrs. Shelia Mae (Long) Grider of Peytonsburg, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at her residence in Cumberland County, Kentucky having attained the age of 62 years, 1 month & 14 days. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, March 2, 1963, the daughter of James E. & Willie Mae (Short) Long. She was of the Christian faith, a member of Grace Union Baptist Church, and worked as a secretary for Koala Adolescent Drug Rehab in…Burkesville · Burkesville Read Article

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