Horsepower and Hype: Morgantown Mayhem Draws a Crowd
Staff Report Morgantown roared to life on Saturday, May 17, as Firehouse Pizza hosted the 1st Annual “Morgantown Mayhem” Car Show. The event drew car enthusiasts from across the region around the courthouse to showcase everything from classic rides and custom builds to high-performance imports. The turnout…
Read MoreFaith, Fellowship, and Fun at Bibles, Bikes & BBQ
Staff Report The aroma of barbecue, the rumble of motorcycles, and the sound of fellowship filled the air at John Prine Park in Rochester on Saturday, May 17 as the community gathered for the annual Bibles, Bikes & BBQ event. Held in the heart of Muhlenberg County, the event brought together locals…
Read MoreJonell Ward Berry
LOUISVILLE – Jonell Ward Berry died Thursday, May 2025. Jonell is survived by three sisters-in-law, Ruby Davis, Barbara Ward, and Zelma Ward, all of Louisville; and many nieces and nephews. Jonell was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Wayne Berry; her parents, Henry and Roxie Ward; brothers, Donald Ward, Claudie Ward, Lewis…
Read MoreWilton Lucille Stewart
GLASGOW – Wilton Lucille Stewart, 88, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Mexico City. Born in Barren County on November 28, 1936, she was the eldest daughter of the late Roger Paul and Vivian Thomas Williams. Wilton Stewart was a Purchasing Agent of automotive parts and…
Read MoreCorinia Jean Gearlds
GLASGOW – Corinia Jean Gearlds, 87, formerly of Tompkinsville, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Corinia was born in Tompkinsville, KY, on April 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Martha (Abney) and Bedford Pruitt. On May 26, 1956, she married Eurie Edward Gearlds in Louisville, KY.…
Read MoreLarry Allen Morgan
EDMONTON – Larry Allen Morgan, 53, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 8, 1972, to Ronnie Ray and Ronnetta Morgan. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Joshua Alexander Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Burton Morgan of Edmonton; three children, Christopher Burton, Tiffany…
Read MoreFuture Sports Complex planned for Barren County
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse announced yesterday evening in a council meeting the first planned project for the Cleveland Avenue property, which the city purchased in September 2024. The city purchased around 161 acres with a $6,147,640 price tag last year. Since then, many questions, suggestions, and scenarios…
Read MoreJames Franklin England
EDMONTON – James Franklin “Frankie” England, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. He was born April 25, 1954, to the late Alfred England and Ruby Romines England Jessee, who survives. He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Ann Stephens; brothers, Danny Ray England and Timothy Lee England; stepfather,…
Read MoreJanice “Susie” Richard
COLUMBIA – Janice “Susie” Richard, 59, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence after a brief illness while surrounded by her family. Born in Glasgow, KY, she was the daughter of Wayne and the late Elsie Louise Dickson Wilson. She was an employee for 29 years at Carhart Industries in Edmonton. She loved…
Read MoreRoy M. Farlee
BURKESVILLE – Roy M. Farlee, 74, passed away Tuesday evening, May 27, 2025, at the Cumberland County Hospital. He was born in Tompkinsville, KY, on February 15, 1951, to the late Joe and Mary Shaw Farlee. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Malinda Kay Hurt Farlee; two grandchildren, Justin Simpson…
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