Failure of Payment Sparks Concern
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its September meeting on Monday, September 15. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Jerry Garmon, Luke Wilson, and Donna Caffee. Others in attendance were Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Mayor Doug Smith, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News.…
Read More16th District Softball Champions
By Torrie Osbon Director of Communications Photo | Metcalfe County Schools The Metcalfe County Middle School Lady Hornets are the 2025 16th District Softball Champions! MCMS defeated Clinton County 2-1 in the finals on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Edmonton Memorial Park. Rory Bragg singled in the bottom of the 5th, allowing Allie June Smith…
Read MoreEchoes of War and Distant Thunder
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News There are many skilled writers in Metcalfe County, one of whom is Shawn Martin, who is making his name with yet another book release. We caught up with Martin recently at the Metcalfe County Public Library, where he held a book signing for his latest release, Echoes of…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Farmers Market Expecting Another Record Year
By Richard Hines Freelance Outdoor Writer/Photographer If one thing is consistent about the Metcalfe County Farmers Market, it is about breaking records. With the market now in its sixth year, it has expanded from only a few vendors who were setting up in the parking lot next to the County Extension Office to this…
Read MoreRuby Mildred Cundiff
GLASGOW – Ruby Mildred Cundiff, age 90, passed away peacefully at her residence in Glasgow, Kentucky, on September 19, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1934, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, to the late John Rector and the late Clemmie (Stargel) Rector. She spent her life dedicated to her family and home, embodying the virtues…
Read MoreThomas Hamilton Ferguson
GLASGOW – Thomas H. “Tommy” Ferguson, 74, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Clinton County, he was the son of the late Douglas and Jimmie Alice Gist Ferguson. Tommy was a devoted Christian and a member of the Bethel Independent Baptist Church. He was a retired…
Read MoreAlice Cassady Thompson
EDMONTON – Alice Cassady Thompson, 87, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, in Lexington, after a long illness. Alice was born April 18, 1938, in Metcalfe County to the late Wade and Lillian Cox Cassady. Alice attended school in Metcalfe County and was a very active and faithful member of the Antioch Baptist Church at…
Read MoreService in Action: Pack 208 Clears Debris at the Lake
Submitted News Members of Cub Scout Pack 208 continued their annual shoreline cleanup at Barren River Lake over the weekend. Living the Scout Law—“Helpful” and “Clean”—Scouts and leaders picked up litter and cleared debris left by flooding earlier this year. To learn more or join Pack 208, contact Darla Henry at 270-393-4442. More photos in…
Read MoreGRVC Softball Tournament this Weekend in Morgantown
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The Butler County Middle School Lady Bears continue to compile wins on the season with more than a dozen. This week marks the end of regular season and BCMS will start the postseason, which consists of the GRVC Tournament to be held this weekend at the…
Read MoreBears barely miss 4-0 start—District games start in Hodgenville
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor In his second season at the helm, BCHS Head Football Coach Josh Robins has his 2025 Bears off to their best start in four years. Sitting at 3-0 and favorites to knock off the Grayson County Cougars, who had lost their last two games, the coach…
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