J.L. Blaydes
EDMONTON – John Lewis “J.L.” Blaydes, age 76, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on June 12, 1950, to the late Cosby Blaydes and the late Clarice (Keltner) Blaydes. J.L. was a proud resident of Edmonton, whose roots ran deep in the region’s soil.…
Read MoreEdmonson County Fiscal Court Hears about Cuts to Road Budgets
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Edmonson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on August 10, 2026. After approval of bills and appropriation budget transfers, the Court got right to business. KYTC representative Blake Williams presented to the Edmonson Fiscal Court the fiscal year 26/27 secondary rural program projected allotments of…
Read MoreSheriff’s Department Sponsors one of their Own
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Friday August 14, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office showed support for one of their own by purchasing a banner for his service to his country. Sheriff James Vincent thanked BJ for everything he had done for the country, the county and for him over the years. BJ…
Read MoreBRASS Brings Help Closer
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on August 13. 2026, at the City of Morgantown RAFT Pavillion for the Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. Mobile Advocacy Unit. BRASS was proud to introduce its new mobile advocacy unit, bringing safety planning, advocacy and…
Read MoreWoodbury Building Approved
Lynn Bledsoe Jobe News The Fiscal Court approved the proposed Woodbury City building. The previous building was struck by lightning and burned beyond repair. The new building will be moved closer to the Green River Museum in order to have bathrooms inside that will be open to the public during events at…
Read MoreLinko Rock
CENTER – Linko Rock, 92, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his residence. He was born December 5, 1933, in Green County to the late Otis and Clara Rock. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Zona Rock, and his siblings, Eva, Roscoe, and Charles. Linko was a hardworking…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Schools Sets New Record for Summer Meals
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County Schools is proud to announce that it served a record number of summer meals to local children for the second straight year. The district distributed 108,762 meals during its SUN Meals Summer Feeding Program, up more than 1,600 from last summer. The district also handed out more…
Read MoreEdmonton Offers $1.25 Million Grant to Attract Grocery Store
Staff Report Edmonton and Metcalfe County are offering up to $1.25 million in public funding to help establish a full-service grocery store within the city. Applications are now being accepted for the Fresh Market/Grocery Store Grant Program, which will provide financial assistance to one qualifying applicant. The City of Edmonton has committed up to $750,000,…
Read MoreDavid Burris
GLASGOW – William David Burris, 63, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home. David was retired from Barren County High School, where he worked as a custodian for 33 years. He also worked in his lawnmower shop for many years. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Rose Burris of Glasgow.…
Read MoreJason Wayne King
GLASGOW – Jason Wayne King, age 48, formerly of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his parents’ home in Monticello. Jason was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on April 26, 1978, the son of Kermit Wayne and Rhonda Sue (Scott) King. Jason enjoyed gaming and was an avid reader and YouTuber. He…
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