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George L. Campbell

GLASGOW – George L. Campbell, 95, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. He was born on September 27, 1929, in Clinton County, KY, to James Ira and Lola Rebecca Campbell. George served in the USMC and retired from the USAF after 21 years of total military service.…

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National Dairy Month Proclamation

  June is National Dairy Month and Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd signed a proclamation on Monday at the Barren County Extension Office signifying the importance of dairy farming in Barren County, which stands as Kentucky’s leading dairy producer with over 6,500 dairy cows. The proclamation offers the opportunity to recognize the vital role and contributions of…

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Larry L. York

GLASGOW – Larry L. York, 71, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Cleo and Alma Broaddus York. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Smith York; the sons, Tyler Chapman (Charity), Bernis Rupe (Trudy), and Mark Runyon; six grandchildren, Hunter Chapman,…

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Shirley Butler Riley

CENTER – Shirley Butler Riley, 82, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and proudly known as Grandmommy, a title she cherished deeply, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was born on June 19, 1942, in Green County, Kentucky, to the late Shirley Butler Lawson and…

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Leroy Marvin Gassaway

CAVE CITY – Leroy Gassaway, age 75, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was a native of Metcalfe County and a Veteran of the United States Army. He loved reading his Bible and attended Coral Hill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Gassaway;…

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Robert J. Walden, Jr.

GLASGOW – Robert J. Walden, Jr., 83, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Robert J. Walden, Sr., and Irene Jones Walden. Cremation was chosen with no services scheduled at this time. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Bears Softball and Baseball All-District and Tournament Players

    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   As the Bears fell to the Wildcats in the opening round of the 12th District Baseball Tournament, the Lady Bears pulled off the upset win over the Lady Cats of Edmonson County in the semis to go to the championship. In both tournaments, awards were presented…

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Floating down the Green

      By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   Many participants came out for the 2025 Green River Ramble hosted by the Morgantown Trail Town this past Saturday, June 7th. The kayakers launched at Woodbury and ended at J Guy Cook boat ramp in Morgantown, which is a nine-mile trip down the river with…

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Business License Issues Plague City Council

    Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor   June 2, 2025. Brownsville City Council held its regular meeting with all current Council members present. Business licenses are not being paid for by businesses in the city. If you are going to do business in the city you must have a license, this includes food trucks…

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