Busy Agenda for Fiscal Court
Lynn Bledsoe Banner Reporter Butler County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on August 11. All magistrates were in attendance. In the old business, the Fiscal Court approved accepting the bid from Williams Flooring in the amount of $1,324.79 to install flooring in the ferry houses. After a closed session, the Fiscal…
Read MoreFiscal Court Holds Short Meeting
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Aug. 11, 2025, Fiscal Court meeting was held. All magistrates were present except for TJ Massey. In the road report the mow/trim mower is not being used right now due to needing repairs. Mowers are out in the county. The Road Dept. is working on flex road…
Read MoreProtesters Stay Strong but Silent
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Protesters gathered outside the courthouse in Brownsville on Thursday, August 14 to stage a silent protest. Protesters stated they were tired of things being swept under the rug in Edmonson County. Protesters voiced frustration that bail decisions seemed to be biased. They felt a $2,500 bond for…
Read MoreNorma Jean Humes Coomer
SUMMER SHADE – Norma Jean Humes Coomer, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Signature Health of Monroe County. She was born on February 13, 1945, in Edmonton, KY, to the late Leslie Humes and Lovie Syra Judd. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jessie White. Mrs. Coomer was of the…
Read MoreLouie Jeffrey Williams
GLASGOW – Louie Jeffrey Williams, a dedicated heavy equipment operator and superintendent for Dirt Works, passed away on August 20, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1963, in Glasgow, Kentucky. Louie lived a life rich with passion and a commitment to both his profession and personal interests. Outside of…
Read MoreBobby Eugene Burgess
GLASGOW – Bobby Eugene Burgess, 73, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was the son of the late Haskel Burgess and Vic C. Agers Burgess. He was retired from the Barren County Board of Education. He was a dedicated bus driver for over 40 years. Bobby loved working…
Read MoreA Rockin’ Success: Local nonprofit helps launch students in their new school year
Local nonprofit hosts Rock the Block to help launch students in their new school year By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress The heat didn’t stop the fun on the downtown Square in Glasgow last Saturday. Old Timers Reunion hosted a Rock the Block bash for students returning to school. The local nonprofit along with…
Read MoreTaxation and Compensation
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, August 14th, with Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, County Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards, County Attorney Sharon Howard, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Kevin Crain, and Harvey Hawkins. Also attending were Jailer, Randall Shive, Solid Waste Coordinator Kim Jandt,…
Read MoreThe City of Edmonton: Appeal Results
PRESS RELEASE The City of Edmonton is pleased to announce a favorable outcome on all issues in defending an appeal to the Kentucky Attorney General regarding an Open Records Request. The decision, issued on August 8, 2025, affirms the City’s commitment to transparency and legal compliance in handling public records requests. The appeal, initiated by…
Read More99 Years and Counting
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News As Summer Shade, Kentucky, gears up for its 99th Branstetter Park Homecoming, people are making plans to travel and meet with friends and family. Unlike in past years, 2025’s homecoming will be held on Sunday, August 24th, at 10 a.m., with the regular schedule and a potluck lunch…
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