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Billy Leon Gibson

EDMONTON – Billy Leon Gibson, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. He was born June 28, 1941, to the late William K. and Eula Mae Garmon Gibson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Paulette Gibson whom he is rejoicing with now in heaven; his siblings, Albert…

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Stacy Lynn Hopper

ALBANY, KY – Stacy Lynn Hopper 56, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at The Medical Center in Albany. She was born July 23, 1968, in Ft. Myers, FL to the late Franklin Stanley Hopper and Cleon Smith Hopper who survives. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Franklin Stanley Hopper Jr. Stacy…

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Speaking Out

Family of Elijah Heacock Bravely Fights Back Against Financial Sextortion   Staff Reports   In the late night and early morning hours of February 27-28, tragedy struck the communities of Barren and Hart Counties.    Sixteen-year-old Elijah Heacock fell victim to a cyber scam, which ultimately led to him taking his own life. His family is now…

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Annette Kunce

GLASGOW – Annette Kunce, born on April 23, 1948, in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 17, 2025, in Glasgow, Kentucky. Annette was a devoted housewife who dedicated her life to her family and created a loving home filled with warmth and kindness. Annette was a caregiver to everyone. Her…

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Angela Sue Forbis

TOMPKINSVILLE – Angela Sue Forbis, born on January 12, 1965, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Angela was a devoted professional, having contributed her skills and talents to Human Resources at TPM Environmental Services. Her career was a testament to her dedication and commitment to serving others. Angela…

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Budgeting for Architectural Plans

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met on March 6 at the TJ Pavilion Community Center. The first order of business was to elect the 2025 officers. Dr. Neil Thornbury’s term as a director on the Ambulance Service Corporation incorporated expired on February 26, 2025,…

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Statue Update and Healthcare

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met on Tuesday, March 11th in what is considered a special called meeting due to the date change. All magistrates were in attendance. The agenda and after a moment of review the minutes from the February 27th meeting were approved. The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s…

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Jobe Publishing wins 47 awards in KPA contest

Staff Report The awards were announced Friday night at the Kentucky Press Association Winter Convention in Lexington. KPA is the nation’s 10th-oldest state press association, dating back to January 13, 1869. Members of the Arkansas Press Association judged the ad and news contests. Jobe Publishing newspapers compete in the medium-size weekly newspapers. They have the…

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