Cumberland County News

08/21/2025

Montgomery Gentry at River Festivus By Editor | August 21, 2025 | 0 The Montgomery Gentry Band Featuring Eddy Montgomery laid it all on the line with pure American music at River Festivus last Saturday night. PHOTO | Greg Wells     Eddie Montgomery and his band put on a great show for the fans at ...

08/21/2025

Battle of the Bands Winner Chosen By Editor | August 21, 2025 | 0 Shane Winkler, the band, celebrated receiving the $2,000 check from Don Franklin for winning the 2025 River Festivus Battle of the Bands. PHOTO | Amy Morgan     Battle of the Bands           Posted in Local News Leave a Comment...

08/21/2025

A black eye for all of Kentucky and the current administration’s political endeavors.

Commentary: Transportation Mess By Editor | August 19, 2025 | 0 While we wait in line for Driving Tests, Illegal Immigrants “Pay to ID” in KY By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher/JPI This Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Louisville, Nia Center Driver Licensing Regional Office. One of the locations ...

08/19/2025

🎶 Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery LIVE in Cumberland County at the River Festivus! 🎶

What a night! Saturday evening’s concert brought the community together for an unforgettable show. Here’s a little clip to give you a taste of the energy and excitement from the stage.

🙌 Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this amazing event. Watch for more coverage and photos in this week’s Cumberland County News!

08/19/2025

Parents Sue Kentucky Science Center, Planned Parenthood Over Distribution of Explicit Coloring Book to Child By Editor | August 18, 2025 | 0 By Mary Beth Sallee, Managing Editor / Hart County Herald-News A cover of a Planned Parenthood coloring and activity book. A Grayson County, Kentucky family....

08/14/2025

Cumberland River Festivus By Editor | August 14, 2025 | 0 Beside the archway leading to the Cumberland River along upper River Street was the sign-in booth for the fishing tournament last Saturday. Trout fishermen, about 80 in total, came in search of that big fish that would earn them $1,000.    ...

08/14/2025

Roads Repaired, Renamed, Removed By Editor | August 14, 2025 | 0 Magistrate district for Jeff Cyphers, far right, explains the work done on Humphrey Hollow Road to the court at last Monday afternoon meeting. From the left are District 2 Magistrate Lane Cope, County Judge-Executive Luke King and Dist...

08/07/2025

Endowment Begins By Editor | August 7, 2025 | 0 Kewaun Gibson, left, prepared the ham, which was auctioned by Jeff Cyphers, far right, and won by Jamie and Liza Tucker, and family, for a $300 donation to the endowment.       By Greg Wells CCN-Editor   An endowment is a legal financial commitment...

08/07/2025

Long Retires from KSP By Editor | August 7, 2025 | 0 Master Trooper David Long walks from the helicopter after taking his last ride as a member of the Kentucky State Police.     Staff Report   Master Trooper David Long retired from duty July 31, 2025, having dedicated over three decades to law en...

08/06/2025

08/06/2025

Missed Orientation? Come by on August 11th, 9am -2pm to complete registration and pick up your student's schedule. A parent or guardian must be present.

Students who are taking Dual Credit courses online may pick up a chrome book on August 11th, 9am -2pm. SCC online dual credit courses begin August 18th!

Chromebook distribution for all other students will be on the first day of school.