Finances and Grants
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Ambulance Service Corporation, Inc. Board of Directors met on Wednesday, August 26, at the TJ Health Pavilion Community Center. The meeting opened with the roll call, and the following members were present: Ervin Sorrell, Phillip Geralds, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Garland Gilliam, and Dr. Neil Thornbury. It was…
Read MoreKentucky Measles Cases Reach Highest Level Since 1991
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News Kentucky health officials are urging families to check their vaccination records as the state sees its highest number of confirmed measles cases in a single year since 1991. As of Sept. 2, Kentucky has confirmed 38 cases connected to an outbreak in Western and Central Kentucky. Only two…
Read MoreJessie E. Jennings
GLASGOW – Jessie Jennings, 79, passed away peacefully with his family on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his residence. He retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was a Vietnam veteran. He was the son of the late Edd and Minnie Pearl Oliver Jennings. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Neal Jennings;…
Read MoreRonnie Lee Atkins
EDMONTON – Ronnie Lee Atkins, 72, passed away on September 2, 2026, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was born on May 27, 1954, in Summer Shade, Kentucky. His passing brings sorrow to those who knew and loved him, and he will be remembered with deep affection by his family. Ronnie previously…
Read MoreEdmonson Wins Big Over Clinton County
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Edmonson County Wildcats played their first home game on the new field on Aug. 28, 2026. The Wildcats did not let down the fans, walking away with a 54-34 win over Clinton County. The Wildcats drew first blood against the Bulldogs with the first touchdown scored…
Read MoreLocal Veteran is KY Veteran of the Month
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Michael Stoyonovich was recognized as Kentucky’s Veteran of the Month, for the month of August, 2026 by Barren River District Development. Mike served in the US Army from January 1967 to October of 2007. He served combat tours in Vietnam and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mike has received…
Read MoreA Gift of Life Leads to a Kentucky Love Story
Staff Report A lifesaving gift made more than two decades ago has connected two families in a way neither could have imagined. In 2003, Brooklyn Dotson was just a toddler when she became critically ill with a rare liver condition. Doctors gave her only three days to live without a liver transplant.…
Read MoreDarryl Dockery: A Butler County Legacy
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Butler County Arts Guild held a very special evening on August 29, 2026, at the Extension Office, showcasing the life, talent, and legacy of Darryl Dockery. If you are a native of Butler County, you certainly know the name of Darryl Dockery and have probably…
Read MoreRobert Ray Dimmett-Perkins
EDMONTON – Robert Ray Dimmett-Perkins, beloved 10-week-old infant son of Dalton Perkins and Angel Dimmett, passed away on September 1, 2026, at Norton Children’s Hospital. He was born on June 15, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. In his brief but precious life, Ray was deeply loved and held close by his family. His arrival brought joy to…
Read MoreTwo Metcalfe Residents Charged with Animal Cruelty
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News In the ongoing case of the 262 animals rescued from a property on Breeding Road in Metcalfe County, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) has charged two residents with animal cruelty. The investigation led by KSP Trooper Trent Tooley found that Natasha N. York, 36, and Michael W. York,…
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