Running for a Cause
By Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Wesley Waddle began his journey with running in his late 30s, utilizing it as an efficient way to hit his daily cardio and steps goal while also achieving physical benefits and a mental boost. However, it wasn’t long before a deeper meaning developed for Wesley…
Read MoreHart County Animal Shelter Begins Transformation
New Nonprofit Will Build Facility and Manage Operations Special to the News-Herald Animal Haven of Hart County, a new nonprofit, is thrilled to announce its formation and current plans to build a new state-of-the-art facility to house the stray and surrendered dogs of Hart County. The decision to establish a nonprofit animal shelter stems from…
Read MoreJames Wallace Watt
GLASGOW – James Wallace Watt, 81, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at T.J. Samson Hospital. He was the son of the late Clayton Watt and Elizabeth Cowles Watt. He was of Baptist faith. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years,…
Read MoreKenneth Martin
CAVE CITY – Kenneth Martin, age 67, departed this life after a lengthy illness on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab in Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on October 22, 1957, to the late William Ray Martin and Beatrice Sturgeon Martin. Kenneth devoted his days to working on his…
Read MoreHere we go again
By PJ Martin The Herald-News They’re at it again! The World Health Organization (WHO) is attempting to get a panic started just like they did with Covid only this time they want to make a pandemic out of bird flu (H5N1). They are crying wolf and it’s only a puppy. Surely after all the…
Read MoreCelebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Special to Jobe Publishing, Inc. The first month of the year is special for a number of reasons, including the opportunity for a fresh start, as millions of people make New Year’s resolutions in an effort to turn the page on the previous year. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is nestled in the middle…
Read MoreWater, Water, Everywhere
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met on Thursday, January 9th, with County Attorney Sharon Howard and Magistrate Ronnie Miller absent. The agenda was adopted and the minutes from the December 23, 2024, meeting were approved after motions were made by Magistrates Daniel Bragg and Harvey Hawkins. After the…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide Poisoning
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Bad weather sometimes leads to power outages and people turn to portable generators, propane gas stoves, and gas ovens used as heat sources indoors. These items can all lead to carbon monoxide poisoning if safety precautions are not taken. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, invisible gas produced…
Read More911 and Senior Centers
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met on Monday, January 6th at the Edmonton City Hall for their monthly meeting. Those absent were councilmembers Faye Word and Tommy England, and City Attorney Brian Pack. A quorum was present and the minutes from the December 2nd meeting were approved. Mayor Doug…
Read MoreWilliam Earl Jackson
GLASGOW – William Earl Jackson, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at TJ Samson Hospital on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Earl was born in Glasgow and was the son of the late JW and Lela Jackson. Prior to graduation from Glasgow High School in 1956, he completed two years in the local National…
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