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Lincoln County back in ‘orange zone’; Health department urges public to wear masks
STANFORD – For a few months, Lincoln County has been in the “yellow zone” for COVID-19 cases but this week it has moved back into ...
Abigail Whitehouse, Author at The Interior Journal
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Fiscal court votes to close local jail; tentative closing date is June 1
STANFORD – The Lincoln County Fiscal Court voted unanimously Tuesday morning to close the Lincoln County Regional Jail (LCRJ). The decision came after multiple discussions ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Thursday, April 15, 2021 3:04 pm
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Paint the town blue – CASA of Southern KY to open Lincoln County office
STANFORD – Painting the town blue is more than planting pretty pinwheels – those pinwheels represent a child in need of advocacy – and the ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 2:31 pm
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County discusses emergency shutdown of jail; Jail employees say they fear for their safety
STANFORD – Due to severe under-staffing at the Lincoln County Regional Jail, the Lincoln County Fiscal Court met Saturday to discuss an emergency shutdown of ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 12:34 pm
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Public Record April 5
Property transfers recently recorded in the office of Lincoln County Clerk George O. “Sonny” Spoonamore IV. • Ricky L. and Marilyn Payne to Ricky L. ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Monday, April 5, 2021 12:44 pm
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Community mourns loss of local physician; Dr. Naren James, public servant, dies at age 59
STANFORD – Local physician, philanthropist, man of faith and public servant Naren James passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28 after a long battle with ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 4:06 pm
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Man arrested on drug-trafficking charges
STANFORD – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies seized approximately 4.5 grams of crystal methamphetamine during a traffic stop last week. James Peavley, 38, of Danville, was ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 9:21 am
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Public Record March 23, 2021
Public Record Property transfers recently recorded in the office of Lincoln County Clerk George O. “Sonny” Spoonamore IV. • Charlie and Sheila Ray to Stacy ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 8:41 am
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Fatal wreck closes Shake Rag Road
WAYNESBURG – A fatal car wreck closed Shake Rag Road in Lincoln County for several hours in the early morning hours of March 17. Danny ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Thursday, March 18, 2021 3:14 pm
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Liquor sales begin; Malt beverages hit the shelves in Stanford
Malt beverages have hit some shelves in Stanford, now that a few local businesses have been approved to sell. According to Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) ...