McConnell, Guthrie Introduce Bill to Expand Mammoth Cave National Park Boundaries
Special to The Edmonson News WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) introduced today the bicameral Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act. This bill would give the park the ability to acquire an additional 551.14 acres of land from the Nature Conservancy. This newly acquired land would enhance protections…
Read MoreBrayden Johnson Makes Top 5 Youth Salute Leadership
Submitted by Nikki Culbreth Across Kentucky, 641 high school juniors applied for the Youth Salute Leadership Scholarship. Brayden Johnson, an ECHS junior, was notified that he was a top 50 finalist and interviewed last weekend in Lexington. He was then recognized as one of the Top 5 Youth Leaders in the entire…
Read MoreLady Bears recognize Senior—Pick up district win at Trinity
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Friday night, the Butler County Lady Bears softball hosted Muhlenberg County hoping for different results than the first time playing them; but, before getting into game action, BCHS’s senior softball player, Lydia Brown, was recognized as the lone senior from Coach Amy Rogers’ roster. Senior night…
Read MoreBCHS Trap Gunning for State Championship
By Greg Moore Banner Sports editor Nestled down deep in Leonard Oak on Bull Creek, the Butler County Conservation Club is the hangout for many of the outdoor enthusiasts that represent Butler County High School in the shooting sport of trap. Coach John Ross Webster was present with many of the Bears…
Read MoreWilliam R. Whittom
GLASGOW – William R. Whittom, 63, passed away May 13, 2025, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. The Naylor, Mo. native was a publisher for Whittom Publishing Company as well as a published author. He was also an Army National Guard veteran, an avid motorcycle rider, a member of the Patriot Patrol, and a member of…
Read MoreLarry Keith Carrico
GLASGOW – Larry Keith Carrico, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born June 29, 1946, to John R. and Ethel Mae Carrico in East Texas, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; sister, Altha Jo Hamilton; brother, Norman Carrico; brother-in-law, Kenny Simpson; and sister-in-law, Barbara Escher. He…
Read MoreDonna Sue Jewell
EDMONTON – Donna Sue Jewell, 56, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her son’s residence with her family by her side. She was born in Glasgow, KY, on July 4, 1968, to the late Raymond and Susie Byrd Ennis. Mrs. Jewell was a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed knitting, working…
Read MoreCaverna Board of Education
Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald The Caverna Board of Education met in regular session on May 8, 2025. In attendance were Board Members Gina Lyon, Allison Dennison, Jennifer Briggs, Wayne Hatcher, and Jennifer Ballard, as well as Superintendent Amanda Abell. There were no Public Comments. Within the Superintendent Report, Abell announced that KSA…
Read MoreRaiders and Lady Raiders “Strike Out Cancer”
By T. Wampler, JPI Sports The Raiders and Coach Brandon Clemons, as well as Coach Caitlyn Smith and the Lady Raiders, hosted a special pre-game ceremony last week when the teams wore pink jerseys signifying they were united to “Strike Out Cancer.” The Raider and Lady Raider players took turns walking the bases in…
Read MoreFraze named National Merit Scholar
Mary Beth Sallee Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Will Fraze, age 18 of Munfordville, has been selected as a 2025 National Merit Scholar. He is a high school senior at Fraze HomeLife Academy. According to a May 7, 2025 announcement from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), the 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from…
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