John Marks Mann
SMITHS GROVE – John Marks Mann, 65, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 20, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1960, in Illinois to the late Ward and Dorothy Sutton Mann. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Mann. John proudly served his country in the Navy,…
Read MoreBobby Gaston Brown
CAVE CITY – Bobby Gaston Brown, 75, formerly of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, after a long illness. Bobby was born on January 2, 1951, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to the late Gaston Franklin “Hoover” and Mary Louise (Sandrell) Brown. Bobby was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, where he worked at local…
Read MoreToy Tractors Roll Into BCHS
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla On March 14, the 28th Annual Butler County FFA Farm Toy & Antique Tractor Show took place at the Butler County High School. The event drew a strong crowd of collectors, farmers, families, and enthusiasts who gathered to celebrate their shared love of farm toys and…
Read MoreBenefit Auction Raises $35K for Cameron Girls
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Morgantown community came together on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Butler County High School gymnasium for a benefit auction to raise money for twin sisters Riley and Reagan Cameron. The girls were both diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at just nine months old, a serious…
Read MoreEdmonson Middle School uses Real Visual Experiences in Astronomy Class
By Jeff Jobe Community Publisher Seventh- and eighth-grade students in the astronomy class at Edmonson County Middle School recently turned their eyes to the night sky during an engaging, hands-on learning session led by science teacher Dawson Stith. During the evening program, students helped create a star trail photograph, capturing the…
Read MoreFiscal Court Look at Issues with Paving
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Edmonson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on March, 9, 2026. All Magistrates were in attendance. In the Road Report the mow trimmer is not useable again and is being worked on. The department has been working on tile installs and ditch work. Montgomery reported…
Read MoreRose DiaNell Burton
GLASGOW – Rose DiaNell Burton, a cherished member of the Glasgow, Kentucky, community, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 20, 2026. Born on June 12, 1953, in Glasgow, Kentucky, Rose spent her life surrounded by the warmth of family, friends, and the hometown she loved. Rose dedicated several years of her professional life…
Read MorePatricia Chase
GLASGOW – Patricia Emmitt Ann Chase, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. She was the daughter of the late David Thomas Emmitt and Ruby Lee Bunch Emmitt. She is survived by one daughter, Amy Renee Chase Silbestre (Victor); three grandchildren, Victoria Leann Cardona (Anibal), Rosalyn Ruth (Andrew),…
Read MoreThomas F. Basil
GLASGOW – Thomas F. Basil, 13, left for his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born in Norton’s Hospital on May 25, 2012, to his parents, Elizabeth Quinn and Justin Basil. Thomas was a student at Glasgow Middle School. He enjoyed gaming with his friends and family, playing guitar and trombone, making…
Read MoreCandidate Connection to Federal Law Officer – Honoring His Father
Jeff Jobe Community Publisher Barren County Progress/JPI GLASGOW — A candidate for Glasgow City Council carries with him a family legacy of public service that has been recognized nationally through federal legislation honoring his father. Jeff Proffitt, who is seeking election to the Glasgow City Council, is the son of the late Herbert “Sprocket” Proffitt,…
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