Christopher Lee Gordon
SUMMER SHADE – Christopher Lee Gordon, 54, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Glasgow, KY, to the late Terry Gordon and Tena Bunch Barnidge, who survives. Christopher was in the United States Navy. He was very outgoing and loved being outdoors and doing activities with his grandchildren. He…
Read MorePolice Seek Public Help in Missing Person
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating Landon Morgan, who has been reported missing. He was last seen on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Mr. Morgan was last seen at the Speedway located in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was believed to be traveling to the Loves Truck Stop in Horse…
Read MoreTommy Ray Pennington
GLASGOW – Tommy Ray Pennington, age 76, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning, November 1, 2025, at his home, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 23, 1949, in Metcalfe County to the late Thomas and Maxine Firkins Pennington. Tommy retired from Farmers RECC as a lineman…
Read MoreJane Ann Britt
CARROLLTON, GA – Jane Ann Smith Britt, 88, passed away peacefully in Carrollton, GA, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1937, the daughter of the late Jerry Smith and the late Nannie Belle Stevens. Jane lived a life that was rich in love. She had a remarkable gift for cooking…
Read MoreEdmonson County Public Library Harvest Fest 2025
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Edmonson County Public Library held its annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Families enjoyed a perfect weather day for the festivities. There were lots of carnival games for kids to play and win prizes. The variety of games were really good for simple…
Read MoreHow Heroes are Made
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor We have all seen those movies where a fire fighter is caught in a flashover scene, you know the kind of scene where heroes are made? These are real-life scenarios brought to the big screen for dramatic effect, but did you know that your very own local…
Read MoreA Spooktacular Night in Morgantown
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The magic of Halloween was alive and well in Morgantown on Saturday, October25, as the annual Mayor’s Monster Mash took over Charles Black City Park. Families poured into the park dressed as witches, superheroes, princesses, pirates, animals and plenty of little monsters and dinosaurs ready for a…
Read MoreKCAA Champions–Oak Ridge Lady Warriors
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The Lady Warriors completed the season this past weekend at the KCAA State Tournament at West Jessamine High School. It proved to be a determined run just as the season has been for the Oak Ridge team that has had moments of let downs; however, that…
Read MoreTimothy Lynn Stovall
CENTER – Timothy Lynn Stovall, 60, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on January 10, 1965, to Barry Kaye and Patricia Crain Stovall. He is preceded in death by his brother, Kerry Dean Stovall. Besides his parents, he is survived by his two daughters, Tonya Horton (Chris) and Trina…
Read MoreEarl Franklin Jessie
EDMONTON – Earl Franklin “Buddy” Jessie, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1947, in Beechville, KY, to the late Hubert Earl and Laura England Jessie. Mr. Jessie was a member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, mowing, being…
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