Brenda (Taylor) Watson
GLASGOW – Brenda Carol (Taylor) Watson passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky, having attained the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 16 days. She was born on Saturday, February 1, 1947, in Burkesville, Kentucky, the daughter of Paul and Nellie “Nell” (Ward) Taylor. She was…
Read MoreCity Council Keeps it Short for Spring Break Week
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Brownsville City Council held its regular meeting on April 6, 2026. This was a short meeting as a scheduled update from Caveland Authority did not happen. The contract from Leitchfield Gas was looked over again with City attorney Marc Lovell suggesting some changes that had been over…
Read MoreLet’s play ball! Meredith Announces $1.45 Million in State Funding for Park Upgrades
Special to The Edmonson News Frankfort, Kentucky (April 10, 2027) – After months of working to secure funding for upgrades and improvements to the Highway 70 Sports Complex, Representative Michael Lee Meredith announced this week that the Kentucky General Assembly has allocated $1.45 million to make the project possible. The funding was…
Read MoreButler County Chapter NSDAR 2026 Good Citizen
Submitted News Lily Ann Glass, daughter of Melissa and Jonathon Glass, was chosen to represent the Butler County High School Class of 2026 as the DAR Good Citizen. In addition to representing the local Chapter she recently represented the 2nd District at the Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference;…
Read MoreStay-Cation Fun Kicks Off
Story by Beverly Bonilla Pictures by Kathy Lawrence Spring Break kicked off with creativity and fun at the Butler County Public Library on Monday, April 6, 2026, as approximately 45 children and adults attended the “Create Your Own Stay-Cation” activity bag event from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The event offered families a chance…
Read MoreEarnest Lee Bottom
EDMONTON – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Earnest Lee Bottom, who departed this life on April 15, 2026, after a short illness at the age of 92. “Ernie” was born on November 23, 1933, to Gilbert and Madge Bottom. He was very outgoing and loved to dance and was…
Read MoreTamera Marie Winters
EDMONTON – Tamera Marie Winters, 55, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born on March 21, 1971, to the late Robert Mcnere and Sharon Van Wolput. Tamera was a cook at Metcalfe County Elementary School, a job she greatly enjoyed. She loved her family…
Read MoreBetty Jo Faulkner
EDMONTON – Betty Jo Faulkner, 77, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born January 27, 1949, to the late Clyde and Ethelen Kessler Faulkner. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Faulkner, and nephews, Joey Curry and Nate Faulkner. Throughout her career as…
Read MoreEvelyn Kay Bell
Evelyn “Sunny” Bell, 79, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, gentleness, and deep love for those closest to her. Born on January 7, 1947, Sunny lived a life marked by simple joys, quiet strength, and a heart that made everyone feel at home.True to her nickname, Sunny brought…
Read MoreBrodrick Dale High
GLASGOW – Brodrick Dale High, born on June 29, 1953, in Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at NHC Healthcare. A skilled stone mason and dedicated craftsman in carpentry and woodworking, Brodrick’s life was marked by his artistry and the tangible beauty he created with his own hands. Brodrick was known…
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