Butler County’s FFA Chapter members shatters expectations
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor With some missing members and a highly competitive field, the BCHS FFA Chapter was not considered the favorite to win back-to-back state titles when they traveled to the Barren River Rod and Gun Club on May 10th to compete in the trap competition. However, much to…
Read MoreButler County Fiscal Court Supports Local Youth
Lynn Bledsoe Jobe Reporter Butler County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on May 12… The Fiscal Court went straight to new business. Boys and Girls Club CEO Steve Winkler and Board President Tom Hood thanked the Fiscal Court for its support of the Boys and Girls Club. Hood stated that the…
Read MoreTre Pizza Keeps Improving and Bringing Business to Edmonson County
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Tre Pizza opened on Sept 6, 2024, and has continued to improve. Owners, Todd Riggs and Ronnie Atkins found the business location and thought it would be perfect for what they wanted to do. Located on the corner of 259 and 31W, also known as the Crossroads,…
Read MorePatricia A. Wheet Coomer
COLUMBIA – Patricia A. Wheet Coomer, 66, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Glasgow, KY, on August 25, 1958, to the late Derral Alton and Barbara Glass. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Arlin Wheet; and a daughter,…
Read MoreEdmonson Choirs Bring Down the House
Lynn Bledsoe Managing Editor The Gimlet The Edmonson County Spring Choir Concert was held on May 6, 2025. The schools of Kyrock, South Edmonson, Edmonson 5/6 Center and the Edmonson High School all participated. Kyrock started things off with Songs from the Lion King directed by Laura Ashley. South Edmonson…
Read MoreCharles Martin Honeycutt
Charles Martin Honeycutt, affectionately known to all who love him as “Charlie,” was born on December 27, 2022. He came into this world a fighter, and he left, small but mighty, entering God’s army on May 19, 2025. Charlie’s light continues to shine on his devoted parents, Ben and Brandi Honeycutt, and he is also…
Read MoreBrothers Racking Up Legacies
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Two brothers recently returned from a national billiards expo where they mingled among some of the highest billiard champions in the world. Johnny and Dylan Hammontree set out for a 10-day trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in April for the 2025 Super Billiards Expo and brought home not only…
Read MoreEmily Aspley Dale
GLASGOW – Emily Aspley Dale, age 69, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was a graduate of the Grier School in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, and Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky., where she earned a degree in elementary education and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Emily was an officer and very active in the Chi Omega sorority.…
Read MoreTornadoes claim lives of 19 Kentuckians after supercell sweeps across state
Mary Beth Sallee Editor Hart Co. News-Herald A tornadic supercell that began in Missouri last Friday traveled more than 500 miles, creating a trail of destruction across the state and claiming the lives of 19 Kentuckians on the evening of May 16. The supercell, which originated in southern Missouri, produced tornadoes from southeast Missouri,…
Read MoreHorse Cave City Council: Animal Haven Proposal
Katrina England Reporter Hart Co. News-Herald The Horse Cave City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 12. In attendance were Councilmembers Velpha Hatchett, Larry Bunch, John Buckingham, Vickie Rogers, and Mandy Hatcher. The Council discussed filling the vacancy of Randy Russell’s council seat. The Council has 30 days to fill the…
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