Mary Margaret Lee
GLASGOW – Mary Margaret Lee (Harlow), age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at her residence in Glasgow, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 3, 1935, in Glasgow, Margaret was the daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (Smith) Harlow. Margaret dedicated much of her life to hard work…
Read MoreAlice Roberta Lane
HORSE CAVE – Alice Roberta Lane, age 86, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at Signature Health Care of Hart County with her loving family by her side. She was a native of Metcalfe County and a member of Joyners Chapel Church. She enjoyed cooking, working in her yard, and being with her family. She…
Read MoreAmbulance Service Board of Directors Met
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Ambulance Service Corporation, Inc. Board of Directors met on Wednesday, October 22nd, at the Community Center in the TJ Health Pavilion. The meeting was called to order, and a roll call was performed with the following individuals present: Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Garland Gilliam, Ervin…
Read MoreNew 4th of July Parade Coming in 2026
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Thursday, October 23rd, and those in attendance were Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Judge Wilson declared a quorum present, and…
Read MoreDeja Vu
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its October meeting on Monday, October 20th. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Terry Garrett Jerry Garmon, Matt Gallagher, and others in attendance were Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News. Absent…
Read MoreJimmie Lynn Freeman
GLASGOW – Jimmie Lynn Freeman, age 80, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1944, at The People’s Hospital in Jasper, Alabama, to Marvin Freeman and Reba Mae Hollaway Freeman. A 1962 graduate of Hanceville High School, Jimmie proudly represented his school as a member…
Read MoreBarren Judicial Center to Break Ground on Thursday
The public and media are invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Barren County Judicial Center at noon CDT Thursday. The event will take place at the construction site between 390 W. Main St. and Water Street. The Kentucky General Assembly authorized the Barren County project in 2020. The new three-story structure will…
Read MoreTammy Denean Poynter
SAVOYARD – Tammy Denean Poynter, 60, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born on November 23, 1964, to the late William and Nina Mae “Louise” Poynter. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, William “Cowboy” Poynter, Darrell Steve Poynter, Richard Poynter, and Patricia Ann Atwell.…
Read MoreTwo men indicted for cattle theft that spanned across multiple counties
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two men following a long-term investigation into a series of cattle thefts across southcentral Kentucky. According to a press release, Robert C. White, age 32 of Edmonton, and Jeremy C. White, age 38 of Hardyville, were both…
Read MoreLEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Representative Ryan Bivens
How can parents protect children from cyber threats October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and one of the most critical fronts in our efforts to protect Kentuckians from online predators involves our children. In today’s digital age, children are growing up in a world more connected than ever. Social media, messaging apps, and online gaming…
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