Jonathan Walker Belcher
GLASGOW – Jonathan Walker Belcher, 48, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at home surrounded by family after a courageous 17-year battle with cancer. Jonathan was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to Johnny Belcher and Connie (Wayne) Hensley, both of whom survive. Jonathan leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Laura Giffin Belcher; children, Lindsay…
Read MoreGary Lawrence Richardson
Gary Lawrence Richardson, 79 of the Randolph Community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. Gary was born on December 23, 1945, to the late Albert Lawrence Richardson, who was killed during WWII on Luzon Island, Philippines (before Gary was born), and the late Ollie Mae Barrett Richardson. Gary…
Read MoreThree-win week for Lady Bears—Tomes walks it off in extra innings over Grayson County
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor An easy win at home over Breckinridge County began a busy week for the Lady Bears softball team, who traveled to Warren East on Tuesday. The backend of the week had the team hosting Franklin-Simpson and Grayson County on Thursday/Friday. On Monday night, in only three-innings, the…
Read MoreRichard W. Neal
HORSE CAVE – Richard W. “Muchie” Neal, 61, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. A native of Barren County, he was the son of Bobby Lee Neal and the late Margie Lee Glass Neal. Muchie was a jack-of-all-trades. He could be called an electrician, a mechanic, a furniture…
Read MoreBears back to .500 with three wins
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Baseball was on full display this past week in Morgantown; the Butler County Bears hosted Caverna, Todd-Central, Ohio County, and Warren Central in what nearly was a four-win week. After blitzing Caverna on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday games with Todd and Ohio were nail-bitters, before another…
Read MoreFiscal Court Proclaims April as Child Abuse Awareness Month
Lynn Bledsoe Managing Editor March 24, 2025, the Edmonson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting. All Magistrates were present except for James Vincent. The Fiscal Court acknowledged April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month with a proclamation. Judge Exec. Lindsey signed the proclamation on March 25, 2025, but read the proclamation…
Read MoreEdmonson Water District Answers Questions
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor Edmonson County Water District board held its regular meeting on March 25, 2025. All board members were present along with Hart County Judge/Executive Joe Choate. Edmonson News asked about concerns that residents have had about boil water advisories. ECWD Manger Kevin Shaw answered that some of the advisories…
Read MoreVehicle accident involving an ambulance
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress Three vehicles were involved in a crash on Wednesday including an ambulance. Glasgow Police said in a news release that the accident occurred at the intersection of South Lewis and East Main streets. Officials say that Reagan Phelps was traveling on South Lewis Street in a 2012…
Read MoreSteven Edward Sutherland
GLASGOW – Steven Edward “Eddie” Sutherland, 77, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Paul and Virginia Sutherland of Buffalo, KY. Steve was a United States Air Force veteran, having served during the Vietnam Era; a retired technician at GTE; and a member of the Glasgow…
Read MoreRicky Bennett
EDMONTON – Ricky Bennett, 58, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was born February 23, 1967, in Edinburg, IN, to the late Herbert and Janice Grider Bennett. He is also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. He found immense joy and fulfillment in his roles…
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