Jan 7, 2019 | Milestones
From left: Deputy Coroner, Brittany Crim-Freeman, McCracken County Coroner, Amanda Melton, Deputy Coroner, Jason L. Lodgson. Foreground: McCracken County Circuit Judge, Tim Kaltenbach. The investiture ceremony for incoming McCracken County elected and appointed...
Jun 1, 2018 | News
At a McCracken County Fiscal Court meeting held Thursday, May 31st, 2018, County Attorney Sam Clymer reviewed that a strict application of the law would void all salary increases to McCracken County Coroner, Dan Sims since 1995. This was news he had reported...
May 18, 2018 | News
At a Budget Workshop held at the McCracken County Courthouse Friday, May 18th, at which a resolution of the Coroner’s salary controversy was expected, the Court instead announced the discovery of a law previously unknown to and unheeded by the Court for decades....
May 16, 2018 | News
McCracken County Fiscal Court Workshop held Monday, May 14th at 5:00 at the McCracken Co. Courthouse. More than thirty supporters of Amanda Melton attended and many addressed the court protesting the proposed reduction in salary. Today we share research and...
May 14, 2018 | events
At a meeting to be held at the McCracken County Courthouse at 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 14th, the Fiscal Court will consider an unprecedented reduction of the Coroner’s salary in an amount of up to 58%. If you are opposed to this action, please consider joining us...
Feb 1, 2018 | Milestones
A huge thank you today for the overwhelming support I’ve received since kicking off my candidacy last November 7th. At this point, it appears likely that I will run unopposed for the seat of McCracken County Coroner. I am truly grateful for the outpouring of wisdom,...
Nov 14, 2017 | events
Thanks to our amazing supporters, the announcement held at Maiden Alley Cinema on November 7th was a huge success. Surrounded by over 100 people (quite a challenge to fit in the lobby!), and following an outstanding introduction by Maurie McGarvey, Amanda officially...