Straight Up Ballin’ at Breck—Rock Solid Up Front
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Opening night of high school football occurred across the Commonwealth over the past weekend with approximately one-hundred games played on the traditional Friday night along with nearly twenty contests on Saturday. The moment was set for the Butler County Bears, who have been waiting to showcase…
Read MoreRuth Ann MacIntosh
GLASGOW – Ruth Ann MacIntosh, 49, was welcomed into Heaven on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Born on March 17, 1976, in Pensacola, Florida, Ruth was the daughter of Tom Ward and the late Cathy Sue Conaway. Beyond being a loving wife and mother, Ruth will be remembered for her kind heart and adventurous spirit, finding…
Read MoreDonald Lee Eversole, Jr
GLASGOW – Donald Lee Eversole, Jr., 60, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Donald Lee Eversole, Sr. and Helen “Kay” Massey Eversole. Lee was a mechanic by trade. He is survived by two siblings, Bob Eversole (Sherri) and Lisa Mencer (Curt); two nieces,…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Coffey
EDMONTON – Barbara Ann Coffey, 66, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1959, in Hopkinsville, KY, to the late Thurman Coffey and Annie Brown Settles. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Coffey, and sister Bonnie Hubbard. Barbara was a…
Read MoreAlisha Deanne Alexander
EDMONTON – Alisha Deanne Alexander, 34, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1991, to George Alexander and the late Vicki Richardson Carter. Alisha was a member of the Summer Shade Baptist Church. Alisha had the most beautiful smile and a one-of-a-kind personality, and she loved…
Read MoreCover-up or Abuse of Trust
Is Superintendent Abell part of the cover-up, or is her trust being abused? By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher Barren County Progress/JPI Caverna Independent Schools is desperately attempting to navigate through years of cover-up from individuals, the school system as a whole, or some terrible abuses of trust. The issues began to come to…
Read MoreSkid Steer Rampage
A civil dispute turns criminal Staff Report Many call it ‘Wow Town,’ but on Saturday, August 23rd, Treasure Trove Park turned into shock town after a man in a skid steer rampaged through the grounds, leading someone to open fire and shoot at the driver. Authorities say that 76-year-old Roy Spiker was arrested and charged…
Read MoreAnthony Paul Cherry
MT. HERMAN – Anthony Paul Cherry, age 57, was surrounded by his family when he departed this life on Monday, August 25, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on June 9, 1968, to the late George Cherry and Mary Ann Oliver. He was married to his loving…
Read MoreThe Attorney General’s Decision
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News In the August 20th edition of The Herald-News, we published the statement from the City of Edmonton concerning Open Records Requests and the allegations that those requests were not met by Jacob Chase Garmon, CEO of The Garmon Organization LLC. On page 7 of that newspaper is the…
Read MorePossible Nursing Home Purchase in the Works
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held a special-called meeting on Tuesday, August 19th, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, County Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards, County Attorney Sharon Howard, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain. Also attending were Road Supervisor, Chris Compton,…
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