Charles Rickey Johnson
GLASGOW – Charles Rickey Johnson, 70, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Glenview Health & Rehab Center. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Charles E. Johnson and Ella Lewis Culver Johnson. Rickey was the owner of Rickey Johnson Livestock in Glasgow. He was one who loved to work…
Read MorePamela Marietta Landrum
SMITHS GROVE – Pamela Marietta Landrum, 71, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Dixie and Beatrice Plumlee Littrell. She was a homemaker who loved having company as well as visiting her friends and neighbors. She was a member of the…
Read MoreBilly Parker Turner
CAVE CITY – Billy Parker Turner, aged 95, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home. Born on March 17, 1930, in Cave City to the late Guy Hamilton and Freida Mae (Parker) Turner, Billy lived a rich and meaningful life. In 1957, Billy answered the call to serve his country…
Read MoreRodney Allen Pruitt
EDMONTON – Rodney Allen Pruitt, 66, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, peacefully with family by his side at Bowling Green Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1959, to the late Bert and Margie Pruitt. Rodney was a member of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church. He worked at Eatons/Dana Corporation, where he held many positions…
Read MoreWilliam Allen Taylor
William Allen Taylor, 97 years old, formerly of Savoyard, Kentucky, passed away in peace on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at The Medical Center of Caverna surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 04, 1927, to the late George Wesley Taylor and Mary Mageline Taylor. William was a member of the…
Read MoreBobby Cook
Bobby Cook, 77, of Louisville, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away at his home on May 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved educator and basketball coach, having coached at Shelbyville High School, Glasgow High School, Warren Central High School, Adair County High School, and many AAU Boys’ and Girls’ teams. He was…
Read MoreMcConnell, Guthrie Introduce Bill to Expand Mammoth Cave National Park Boundaries
Special to The Edmonson News WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) introduced today the bicameral Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act. This bill would give the park the ability to acquire an additional 551.14 acres of land from the Nature Conservancy. This newly acquired land would enhance protections…
Read MoreBrayden Johnson Makes Top 5 Youth Salute Leadership
Submitted by Nikki Culbreth Across Kentucky, 641 high school juniors applied for the Youth Salute Leadership Scholarship. Brayden Johnson, an ECHS junior, was notified that he was a top 50 finalist and interviewed last weekend in Lexington. He was then recognized as one of the Top 5 Youth Leaders in the entire…
Read MoreLady Bears recognize Senior—Pick up district win at Trinity
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Friday night, the Butler County Lady Bears softball hosted Muhlenberg County hoping for different results than the first time playing them; but, before getting into game action, BCHS’s senior softball player, Lydia Brown, was recognized as the lone senior from Coach Amy Rogers’ roster. Senior night…
Read MoreBCHS Trap Gunning for State Championship
By Greg Moore Banner Sports editor Nestled down deep in Leonard Oak on Bull Creek, the Butler County Conservation Club is the hangout for many of the outdoor enthusiasts that represent Butler County High School in the shooting sport of trap. Coach John Ross Webster was present with many of the Bears…
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