WHITLEY CITY — In an unexpected move, Adam Phillips has announced his resignation as McCreary County Tourism and Community Events Coordinator effective Friday, February 26.
Phillips submitted his resignation letter to the McCreary County Tourism Commission during their January meeting last Thursday. According to com-mission chair Gabriel Jones, Phillips told the board he had been balancing his tourism duties with a position at WHAY 98.3 FM which left him little time for personal commitments. It was a sentiment echoed by Phillips himself in a statement released Monday.
“There are several reasons for my resignation, but the most important reason is my family,” Phillips said. “I will now be able to return to working in radio full time and will also have more time for my family, including my sons Samuel (age 8) and Gabriel (age 6). After all, there is no more important job than being a parent.”
Phillips also said he feels that “great progress has been made in the local tourism industry in recent years” and it’s “on the right track for progress in the future.” He concluded by wishing the Commission and his as-yet-unnamed successor the best in moving for-ward.
McCreary Fiscal Court hired Phillips for the newly created Coordinator position in May 2008, after revising the job description formerly known as Tourism Executive Director. The change came at the request of the commission in the hopes of enhancing collaboration among local committees organizing various community events.
Prior to his hiring, Phillips had chaired the Tourism Commission board and was WHAY’s News Director. He has also served with the McCrearyFest/WinterFest Committee.
Local News
Related Photos
-
Janie Slaven
Phillips leaving tourism post
Will spend time with family & at radio job
- Local News
-
-
UPDATE: 2012 Primary Deadline Extended
FRANKFORT — Candidates who wish to be placed on the ballot for the May primary election must file their candidacy papers by 4 p.m. Eastern Time today.
At press time, only one candidate had filed with the McCreary County Clerk’s Office. -
Pine Knot couple sues Kraft
LONDON — A Pine Knot couple is seeking millions from a national corporation over allegations that eating one of its products resulted in the husband’s life-threatening injuries.
-
Duncan headlines annual GOP banquet
STEARNS — McCreary County Republicans can expect to see an old friend this Friday night.
Serving as keynote speaker of the local GOP’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be -
Academy makes the grade
STEARNS — The McCreary County Board of Education met in regular session Thursday night, settling several orders of business during their first meeting of the new year.
-
Beshear signs new districts into law
FRANKFORT — 2012 is already proving to be a year of great change for McCreary County as Governor Steve Beshear on Friday signed into law controversial plans to re-draw state legislative districts.
-
True Beauty
WHITLEY CITY — A former Miss McCrearyFest has earned statewide accolades for her community.
Allie Leggett was named first runner-up Sunday night at the Miss Kentucky Teen USA -
Centennial Celebration taking shape
WHITLEY CITY — Plans to commemorate McCreary County’s 100th birthday are taking shape.
The McCreary County Centennial Committee met last Tuesday to hear updates on -
Christmas Eve thefts top indictments
WHITLEY CITY — The McCreary County grand jury has issued three separate indictments in connection to a December 24 burglary spree.
Ethan Mavity, 22, of Whitley City, has been indicted for breaking into the Perry-West -
Inmate returned to MCDC
WHITLEY CITY — A local convict is facing an additional charge after walking away from the McCreary County Detention Center on Friday afternoon.
Rodney Cullen McDowell, 23, of Whitley City walked away from the jail at approximately -
Not everybody happy about redistricting
FRANKFORT — It's the most partisan of partisan political decisions lawmakers make.
And there were cries from state House Republicans on Wednesday as the majority House Democrats unveiled a state legislative redistricting plan which potentially pits nine - More Local News Headlines
-
US, UK Pressure on Syria; More Homs Violence
Raw Video: Mass Killer Wants Medal, Freedom
Few Answers in Death of Sons of Missing Utah Mom
Court Strips Contador of Tour De France Title
Runaway Goat Leads Police on Wild Chase
And the Winner for Best Super Bowl Ad Is...
Raw Video: Deadly Helicopter Crash in Australia
Raw Video: Smoke, Purported Gunfire in Syria
Romney Latest Poll to Join Let-me-explain Club
Blast Kills Husband of Missing Utah Mom, 2 Boys
Obama: US, Israel Will Work Against Iran Nukes
NJ Museum Finds 19th Century Recording
Snow Causes Disruptions in Much of Europe
Clinton: Vetoed U.N. Syria Resolution 'travesty'
Romney Picks Up Decisive Win in Nevada Caucuses
Gingrich Renews Vow to Campaign Until Convention
Romney Rolls to Easy Win in Nevada GOP Caucuses
Raw Video: Missing Family Found Alive in Ore.
Police Clear Tents From Occupy Site in DC
Killer of Fla. Girl Found in Landfill Gets Life
