Metcalfe County 10U Little League
Congratulations to the Metcalfe County 10U Little League baseball team on winning runner-up in the District on May 24th. They will compete in the state tournament beginning Thursday, July 14, and the Championship Game will be held on Sunday, July 17th in Owensboro, KY. Members are: Rylan Bonnema #19, Rollin Kerr #15, Bentley Foreman #20,…
Read MoreAt Long Last
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Friday, May 30th at noon a large crowd gathered inside the new food pantry building located at Bowling Park. It was a happy occasion, given that it has taken literally three years to complete the project. It began back in 2022 when Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced the…
Read MoreMary Nance
EDMONTON – Mary Nance, 91, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her residence. She was born January 22, 1934, to the late Carl and Bertha Walbert Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Nance; her siblings, Stanley Brown, Neal Brown, Florence Brown, and Pearl Estes. She is survived by her…
Read MoreGary Scott
GLASGOW – Gary Scott, 62, passed away, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on September 4, 1962, in Glasgow to the late Buford Scott and the late Wilella (Cloyd) Scott. He was a member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, where he attended faithfully. Gary was a…
Read MoreMildred “Mitchie” Irene Brooks
GLASGOW – Mildred Irene “Mitchie” Brooks, 72, passed away at home surrounded by her family Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Orville and Clara Mae Decker Smith. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nana. She is survived by her husband, Garry R. Brooks; one daughter, Lori and Terry Gray;…
Read MoreRufus Wayne Graham
GLASGOW – Rufus Wayne Graham, 77, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at NHC Health Care in Glasgow. He was the son of the late Andrew and Kate Huff Graham. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins including Flava Paul Poor, William Ralph Graham, and Steven Graham. Besides his parents, he was preceded…
Read MoreEast Kentucky Senator Switches Political Parties
Senator Robin Webb has announced her decision to become a Republican. By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher The Kentucky State Senate has gained another Republican. Senator Robin Webb will no longer be the Democrat from the community in which I grew up, Greenup. On Friday, May 30, she announced she would be changing her party…
Read MoreHonoring Class of 2025
By Jeff Jobe Community Publisher When I take a moment to think back on my own graduation many years ago, I remember so clearly the thrill of walking into the unknown. Graduating from high school places you just steps away from freedom and on the cusp of the next big adventure. Looking back, I…
Read MoreMammoth Cave National Park Annex Could be Good Business for Edmonson County
Lynn Bledsoe Managing Editor In reply to many questions about the recently proposed annex to Mammoth Cave National Park, The Edmonson News sat down with Edmonson Judge Executive Scott Lindsey to discuss the annexing of land in Edmonson County. Judge Lindsey was very forthcoming in his remarks about the subject. The 551.14…
Read MoreBarren River Area District Development host 10 Counties for Information Strategy
Lynn Bledsoe Edmonson News Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) held their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) meeting with local officials and stakeholders on May 19, 2025. The purpose of the CEDS meeting is to include all 10 of the BRADD communities and share where they are, what they are doing, and…
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