Grayson County News

07/24/2024

Fiddler Championship draws largest crowds to date

The 13th annual Twin Lakes National Fiddler Championship was held this past Saturday to large crowds and ideal weather, and drew competitors from across the nation.

07/23/2024

Paul speaks on Rough River Dam project, the nation

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul visited Rough River Dam State Resort Park on Monday morning to discuss the ongoing efforts to repair the dam, as well as the state of the

07/19/2024

Cougar season may hinge on development along line of scrimmage

Like most football coaches, Grayson County High School Head Coach Bryan Jones is a big believer that success starts and ends in how well his team handles plays along the

07/19/2024

GCS approves additional 2% wage increase

The Grayson County School Board on Thursday night voted to approve an additional 2% salary increase for all district employees on top of the previously approved raises.

07/19/2024

GCHS golfers take their best shots at big year

When the Grayson County High School golf season opens up this month, some familiar faces and some newcomers will make appearances in both programs as the Cougars eye a successful

07/19/2024

New PVA, Clerk's office to open next month

Officials announced the opening date for the new facility that will house the Property Valuation Administrator’s (PVA) and County Clerk’s offices during the July Grayson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

07/17/2024

Our 2024 Cats' Pause Kentucky Football Yearbook is now and stock and shipping out daily. 152 pages includes:

Profile of defensive standout Deone Walker
Q&A with Mark Stoops, Bush Hamdan and Brad White.
Position-by-position preview in Meet the Cats
A look at the race in newly expanded SEC
Extensive high school preview with district-by-district breakdown


To get your copy, please visit: https://www.shopcatspause.com/product_p/2024fbyb.htm

07/13/2024

Fiddler Championship returns next weekend

The 13th annual Twin Lakes National Fiddler Championship returns to take over Leitchfield Public Square next Saturday and fill the summer air with music.

07/12/2024

Clark resigns, Meredith named Clarkson Chief

Buck Meredith was named Clarkson Police Chief Friday morning following Anthony Clark's resignation from the position.

07/12/2024

Clarkson sets Walker Building ribbon cutting

The city of Clarkson this week set the ribbon cutting ceremony for its William Walker Building.

07/09/2024

We have no reported damage at this time with the last two tornado warnings for Grayson County.
County Fire Departments are out observing at this moment and doing assessments.
However, be very observant this evening because we will still experience severe weather throughout the evening.
We will continue updates throughout the evening on this page and Grayson County Emergency Management’s Page.
Everyone stay safe.

07/09/2024

07/09/2024

🌪️Shelter Update - 7/9/24 - 3:06 pm🌪️

The bottom of the old court house (Public Square) will be open throughout the evening for a severe weather shelter. If any churches or other organizations that would like to open their doors for a severe weather shelter, please comment below and get in touch with our office.

07/05/2024

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Chad Matthew Dennis of Leitchfield is wanted in connection to a felony assault which occurred at Plastikon in Leitchfield on May 6th, 2024. The Leitchfield Police Department asks for the community's help in locating Dennis. If you have any information of his whereabouts please contact Leitchfield Police Department or Grayson County Dispatch.

07/05/2024

Mayes ready for final season as a Cougar golfer

Back when Jackson Mayes first picked up a golf club all those years ago, his objective—like for so many golfers—was to hit the ball as far as he could.

07/04/2024

Grayson County grand jury indicts 23

The Grayson County grand jury indicted 23 individuals during its June meeting.

07/04/2024

Local DAR member wins national awards

A member of the local Grayson Springs chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) won two national awards last week.

07/04/2024

Leitchfield introduces tax moratorium ordinance

Following months of discussion, the Leitchfield City Council on Monday held the first reading of an ordinance that would establish a property tax moratorium for individuals rehabilitating certain structures.

06/28/2024

GCHS girls hope to build on 22-win season

Mike McClintic’s first season as head coach of the Grayson County High School girls’ basketball team was a resounding success as the Cougars posted a 22-9 record—the most wins in

06/28/2024

New roundabouts coming to Leitchfield

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced this month that at least four new roundabouts are scheduled to be installed in Leitchfield in the near future.

06/27/2024

Crusade awards $14k to GCS preschool program

The WHAS Crusade for Children announced the recipients of its 2024-2025 grants last week, and among them was Grayson County Schools.

06/27/2024

County adopts recovery residences ordinance

The Grayson County Fiscal Court formally adopted its ordinance regulating recovery residences during its June meeting.

06/21/2024

Caneyville delays City Lake sale, adopts budget

The Caneyville City Commission on Monday opted to postpone the sale of the City Lake property and adopted its operating budget for the coming fiscal year.

06/21/2024

Mayor breaks tie in Leitchfield budget vote

A disagreement regarding garbage rates led Leitchfield Mayor Harold Miller to cast the tie-breaking vote this week to pass the city’s budget ordinance for the coming fiscal year.

06/20/2024

Radcliff man charged with Duff Road assault

A Radcliff, Kentucky man was arrested this past weekend after allegedly threatening a family, assaulting a man with a tire jack tool, and attempting to burn down an outbuilding on

06/20/2024

Superintendent addresses GCS pay concerns

Grayson County Schools Superintendent Doug Robinson addressed employees of the school district regarding their concerns over pay during the June Board of Education meeting.

06/14/2024

Cougars look to building on winning attitude in summer ball

Coming off a 17-12 season and featuring the program’s most wins since 2019, the Grayson County High School Cougars are hoping to build on last season and keep building a

06/14/2024

Caneyville Mayor reads budget message

Ahead of the presentation of the city’s proposed budget ordinance for the coming year, Caneyville Mayor James Embry read his budget message during the Caneyville City Commission meeting on Monday.