Journal-Times (Grayson, KY) Local News

23 indicted by grand jury

2012-02-08T09:30:21-05:00

Three Carter County men were indicted Jan. 20 on charges relating to the theft of grave markers for veterans. Derrick K. Hale, 24, Gregory S. Waugh, 23, both of Hitchins, and Justin Martinez, 18, of Olive Hill, were indicted Jan. 20 on four counts of violating graves by intentionally removing United States military veterans grave markers from graves. All four charges are Class D felonies.

Kentucky Regional Works Program, preparation for life

2012-02-08T09:25:19-05:00

“Working for a stronger Kentucky, one job at a time,” is the slogan for the Kentucky Works Program and that is what they are doing in more than 56 counties, including Carter.

Alleged sexual predators appear

2012-02-08T09:20:49-05:00

Two Grayson men appeared for pretrial conferences in Circuit Court Monday. Zachary White, 22, faces a charge of first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree sodomy of a victim under age 12.

Judge throws out redistricting plan

2012-02-08T09:17:28-05:00

Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd ruled Tuesday that Kentucky’s new state legislative redistricting plan is unconstitutional and must be redone or old district boundaries reinstated.

Judge steps down in reapportionment suit

2012-02-08T09:14:28-05:00

A judge on Monday disqualified herself from hearing a lawsuit filed against the Carter County Fiscal Court over the issue of reapportionment. Carter Circuit Judge Rebecca Phillips recused herself from Mignon Colley’s suit against the fiscal court, saying she wanted to avoid the appearance of favoritism to either party in the case.

Three charged in CCDC contraband sting

2012-02-08T09:11:03-05:00

Three people have been charged with promoting contraband at the Carter County Detention Center following a two-week investigation. Nick Adams, 29, Justin Adams, 30, both of Grayson, and Anita Fisher, 35, of Ashland, have been charged with first degree promoting contraband.

Stanley performs in Hitchins, covers new ground

2012-02-08T09:04:35-05:00

Ralph Stanley II doesn’t complain when people talk about his daddy. “Hey, I love him too. I’m as big or a bigger fan of my dad than anybody,” Stanley II said with a smile.

Stepping toward stardom

2012-02-08T08:29:28-05:00

She wants to sing. Mallory Aronholt of Olive Hill has been singing most of her life and last week she recorded her first song.

CCDC increases inmate services

2012-02-01T16:55:41-05:00

The Carter County Detention Center has doubled its space for services such as GED test preparation, drug and alcohol counseling, voluntary religious services, anger management and attorney/client meeting space.

Fiscal Court approves refinancing of jail bonds

2012-02-01T10:26:26-05:00

How to save money was the key discussion subject at a special meeting Tuesday of Carter County Fiscal Court. Judge-Executive Charles Wallace approached the Fiscal Court members with figures he claims will save the county nearly three quarters of a million dollars over 20 years.