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Ralph Lee Abney

SMITHS GROVE – Ralph Lee Abney, 80, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Glenview Health & Rehab in Glasgow. A native of Oklahoma, he was the son of the late William Frank Abney and Vear Rachel Trammel Abney Along with being a minister, Ralph was a retired supervisor over lawn care at LifeSkills. He…

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James Phillip “J. P.” Ballard

GLASGOW – James Phillip “J. P.” Ballard, 44, died at the T J Samson Hospital on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Survivors include two children, Max Wyatt and Sophia Wyatt; his mother, Rebecca Ballard; his father, Phillip Ballard; one sister, Jody Lohden; two nieces, and one nephew. He was a member of the Locust Grove Missionary…

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Bobbie Jean Ferrell

GLASGOW – Bobbie Jean Ferrell, 88, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Glasgow State Nursing Facility. She was born to the late Robert Glen and Janie Mae Bailey Word. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and spending time with family. She was a hairdresser in Summer Shade for 49 years and was a member of the Summer…

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Kenneth Edward Vibbert, Sr.

GLASGOW – Kenneth Edward Vibbert, Sr., a cherished member of the Glasgow community, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born on July 10, 1959, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Paul Vibbert and Helen Kingrey Vibbert who survives. Kenneth was a lifelong resident…

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Thelma Kay Chapman

GLASGOW – Thelma Kay “Aunt Kay” Chapman, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Signature Health Care in Glasgow. She was the daughter of the late James Edward and Lelia Mae Binkley Chapman. She had a loving heart and loved helping with the raising of her nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, she…

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School district releases Superintendent Selection Survey responses

Newspaper receives anonymous statements Mary Beth Sallee Editor Hart Co. News-Herald   In February, the Superintendent Screening Committee for the Hart County School District created a Superintendent Selection Survey, asking for the the community’s input in the decision-making process of selecting the school district’s next superintendent. The survey, which was open to all Hart County…

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Cub Scout Pack 208 Cleans Up John Prine Memorial Park

    Staff Report   Members of Cub Scout Pack 208 put their extra hour of sunshine to good use on Sunday by completing a community service project at the John Prine Memorial Park. With recent flooding affecting the area, the scouts took advantage of the beautiful weather to pick up trash and clear brush,…

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Bluegrass Fast Draw Club Hosts 12th Annual Outlaw/Gun Smoke Challenge

    Submitted by James Casteel   The Bluegrass Fast Draw Club held its 12th annual Outlaw/Gun Smoke Challenge Shoot on February 22-23, 2025, bringing together 23 competitors from five states—Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, and Iowa. Day One: Outlaw Shoot (Saturday, February 22) Top 10 Overall Competitors: Dropkick Murphy (Kurt Smithson) – Albion, IN Johnny…

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DECA Winners

    Special to The Edmonson News   The ECHS DECA Club attended the Kentucky State DECA Competition in Louisville on March 2-4. The students competed in various marketing and business-related events which included test taking and judges’ interviews. The students did an amazing job with many earning top awards in the state. Congrats to…

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Movie Locations Needed in Edmonson County

    Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor   Have you ever wanted to be a part of Hollywood history?  Well, you may be in luck. Film and movie crews are looking into the area for locations to shoot upcoming films. Edmonson County Tourism Director, Vanessa Ulm is looking for places to submit to the film…

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