Future Sports Complex planned for Barren County
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse announced yesterday evening in a council meeting the first planned project for the Cleveland Avenue property, which the city purchased in September 2024. The city purchased around 161 acres with a $6,147,640 price tag last year. Since then, many questions, suggestions, and scenarios…
Read MoreJames Franklin England
EDMONTON – James Franklin “Frankie” England, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. He was born April 25, 1954, to the late Alfred England and Ruby Romines England Jessee, who survives. He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Ann Stephens; brothers, Danny Ray England and Timothy Lee England; stepfather,…
Read MoreJanice “Susie” Richard
COLUMBIA – Janice “Susie” Richard, 59, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence after a brief illness while surrounded by her family. Born in Glasgow, KY, she was the daughter of Wayne and the late Elsie Louise Dickson Wilson. She was an employee for 29 years at Carhart Industries in Edmonton. She loved…
Read MoreRoy M. Farlee
BURKESVILLE – Roy M. Farlee, 74, passed away Tuesday evening, May 27, 2025, at the Cumberland County Hospital. He was born in Tompkinsville, KY, on February 15, 1951, to the late Joe and Mary Shaw Farlee. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Malinda Kay Hurt Farlee; two grandchildren, Justin Simpson…
Read MoreGeorge Leslie Wilson
GLASGOW – George Leslie “Buddy” Wilson, 88, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow. Born in Barren County, he was the son of the late Leonard Russell and Ella Welch Wilson. Buddy was a 1954 graduate of Glasgow High School, where he was also a member of the basketball team. After graduation,…
Read MoreBetty Jean Chappell Zenor
GLASGOW – Betty Jean Chappell Zenor, 88, passed away, Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Barney Dee Chappell and Olive Iva Simpson Chappell. She was a retired manager for Hallmark. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband,…
Read MoreLoan Changes Discussed
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held a special called meeting on Tuesday, May 20th with a quorum present. All were in attendance except Donna Caffee. The minutes from the regular meeting on April 21st were approved with no changes. The minutes from the May 5th…
Read MoreWe need your help!
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Animal shelters all over the county are full to overflowing with animals and here in Metcalfe County, the shelter is full, but the calls keep coming in. A litter of puppies found dumped on a road or a large dog wandering around homes looking for food. Anyone can…
Read MoreThomas Royal Wells
GLASGOW – Thomas Royal (Tommy) Wells, 78, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. He was born June 20, 1946, to Glatys R. and June Morrison Wells. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Tommy graduated from Temple Hill High School and Western Kentucky University with a…
Read MoreLera Maye Kingrey
ETILE – Lera Maye Kingrey, 89, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was born on March 26, 1936, in Freedom, Kentucky, to the late Hollis Perkins and the late Katie Matthews Perkins. She lived a life rich in companionship and dedicated service, most notably through…
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