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An Underground Odyssey

Mary Beth Sallee Editor Hart Co. News-Herald   Tucson, Arizona is over 1,700 miles away from Hart County, but tucked away in the desert heat of the southwest is a heart that beats for the underground wonders of her old Kentucky home. A native of Horse Cave, Chelsea Ballard has a deep-rooted history in the…

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Commentary: Taxpayer Abuses

Taxpayer Abuses 2025 is an exciting year as the US Tightens and Glasgow Spends By Jeff Jobe, Publisher    Elon Musk is sure to be the most known man in the world, second only to Donald Trump. They have come to power because of their business accomplishments, personal wealth and initial media appeal. He is…

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TVA’s Lyash to Retire

TVA’s CEO and President Jeff Lyash announced his intent to retire.  By Allyson Dix, BCP Managing Editor   President and CEO of Tennessee Valley Authority recently announced his intent to retire. Jeff Lyash began his role in 2019 at the nation’s largest public utility, and according to a press release, announced his retirement publicly on…

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William Vernon “Bill” Mains, Jr.

GLASGOW – William Vernon “Bill” Mains Jr., age 77, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at NHC HealthCare in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 23, 1947, to the late William Mains Sr. and the late Odile (Heckmann) Mains. Bill was an Air Force Veteran and a member of the…

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Wanda Alida DeMumbrum Williams

GLASGOW – Wanda Alida DeMumbrum Williams, passed away peacefully at her home in Glasgow, Kentucky, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born on September 4, 1936, in Edmonton, Kentucky, to the late Roland Kay DeMumbrum and the late Lena Ellen England. During her 88 years of life, Wanda dedicated her time and attention to…

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Barbara Lee Logsdon

CAVE CITY – Barbara Lee Logsdon, age 78, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at NHC Healthcare of Glasgow. She retired from the Caverna Independent School System, where she served as the Food Service Supervisor. Barbara loved crafting and spending time with her beloved family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert…

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Howard Polson

SCOTTSVILLE – Howard Polson, 91, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his son’s residence. He was the son of the late Glan and Annie Broady Polson. He was retired from BASF and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He will be remembered for his love of Nascar and fishing. He is survived…

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Sandra Diane Adwell Burris

GLASGOW – Sandra Diane Adwell Burris, 63, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Glasgow, KY on July 11, 1961, to the late Veachel and Lula Mae Martin Adwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Danny Burris; two brothers, Haskell…

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Brownsville City Council Struggles with Trash Rates Increase

  Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor   Brownsville City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Feb. 5, 2025, with all council members present. In bills to be paid, Mayor Ricky Simon stated that one of the garbage trucks had to be repaired at a cost of $4,900. The cost of having the side arm taken…

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50 Years of the Lady Cats

  Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor On Jan. 28, 2025, Edmonson County High School celebrated 50 years of Lady Cats Basketball. The program has been very successful, with 576 program wins, District Championship wins in 1994, 1995, 1998, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2023, an All-A regional championship, and a trip all the way to the Final…

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