Wilma Dean Rhinehart
EDMONTON – Wilma Dean Rhinehart, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 11, 1954, in Tompkinsville, to the late Benton and Ester Strode Vibbert. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry “Bud” Rhinehart, and her siblings, Ruby, Sylvia, and Bobby.…
Read MoreCommentary: Transportation Mess
While we wait in line for Driving Tests, Illegal Immigrants “Pay to ID” in KY By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher/JPI We wait and wait in line and go online day after day, hoping to get a driver’s license appointment. One within 40-50 miles of where we live before bad road conditions are here. A “whistleblower” is…
Read MoreParents Sue Kentucky Science Center, Planned Parenthood Over Distribution of Explicit Coloring Book to Child
By Mary Beth Sallee, Managing Editor / Hart County Herald-News A Grayson County, Kentucky family has filed a lawsuit against the Kentucky Science Center and multiple Planned Parenthood organizations, alleging that their nine-year-old daughter was given a sexually explicit coloring book during a school field trip earlier this year. The complaint, filed August 7 in…
Read MoreHarold David Huffaker
Harold David Huffaker of Glasgow, KY, went home to be with Jesus on July 11, 2025. Harold was born in Louisville on April 27, 1963, but called the family farm in Monticello, KY, home for much of his life. Harold was married for 34 years, after eloping the day after Christmas in 1990. Melanie (Burks)…
Read MoreVonda Elise Cooper
We announce Vonda Elise Cooper of Glasgow, KY, went to her eternal home to be with her Heavenly Father. Vonda left us at the age of 95 years on Sunday, August 17, 2025, peacefully, knowing she was greatly loved. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her Lord and family greatly. Serving her…
Read MoreBarbara Jean Bryant
GLASGOW – Barbara Jean Bryant, age 84, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. She was a native of Hart County. She enjoyed spending time with her family above all things. She liked to take drives through the countryside. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded…
Read MoreGlenda Gail Byrd Elam
BOWLING GREEN – Glenda Gail Byrd Elam, 69, formerly of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Bowling Green. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Mary Ruth Anderson and Marshall Eugene “Bud” Byrd. The widow of the late Jack Alan Elam, she was a retired cashier at retail…
Read MoreCommentary: Violence and Accountability Must Be Balanced for Justice
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher/JPI Violence needs to be addressed with a strong sense of accountability, and justice must be assured for victims. For years, there has been an aspect of crime in some large cities where indifference, hate, and mob mentality are encouraged by individuals who use their phone to take videos and share…
Read MoreRock the Block event slated for August 16
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Local non-profit aims to help students with free supplies, laptop raffle This Saturday, the Old Timers Reunion is hosting a back-to-school bash, Rock the Block for students and their parents in both Glasgow and Barren County school districts. The fun will kick off at 10 a.m. and run…
Read MoreTravis Paul Wayne Pike
GLASGOW – Travis Paul Wayne Pike, 33, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of Tammy Jo Steenbergen and the late Paul Edward Pike, Jr. He was a handyman by trade. Survivors include his wife, Anna; four children, Rebecca, Memphis,…
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