Caveland Exploration Celebration
By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Caveland Marketing Association (CMA) recently held its Caveland Exploration Celebration on April 23 at the Cave Area Conference Center in Cave City. The celebration served as an educational event exclusively for hospitality industry frontline staff in attractions, lodging, restaurants, gas stations, and retail stores…
Read MoreHundreds of Seedlings Find New Homes
Staff Report BROWNSVILLE, Ky. — The Edmonson County Conservation District, in partnership with the Kentucky Division of Forestry and several local organizations, hosted its Annual Tree Seedling Giveaway Saturday, April 19, drawing a strong community turnout and distributing nearly 2,000 seedlings to local families and students. The event, held at the…
Read MoreCASCO and Community Rally for Local Nonprofits
Story and pictures by Beverly Bonilla The We Care Community Appreciation Day was held on Friday, April 25, at 1357 Veterans Way in Morgantown and was organized by CASCO. The We Care Program began last year, initially assisting only one nonprofit, The Kitchen. This year, the program was able to help many…
Read MoreMorgantown VFW and Houchen Industries Partner to Aid Flood Victims
Special to the Banner The Morgantown VFW, in partnership with Houchen Industries, has provided vital assistance to flood victims in Morgantown, Rochester, and Aberdeen, KY. This collaborative effort resulted in the delivery of 25 cases of bleach to help families affected by recent flooding. The Morgantown VFW and Houchen Industries exemplify the…
Read MoreSocial media video sparks investigation
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Update 5/2/25 at 12:40 p.m. The employee in the video has been arrested and lodged in the Hart County Jail. Terrence Miles is charged with first-degree criminal abuse, second-degree wanton endangerment, and first-degree official misconduct. Horse Cave Police Department is the arresting agency. As of 8:30 a.m.,…
Read MoreJo Anna Costello Hurt
OWENSBORO – Jo Anna Costello Hurt, 65, formerly of Edmonton, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Owensboro. Jo Anna was born December 10, 1959, to the late Elsie Compton Nance. Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Allen Costello. Jo Anna is survived by her son, Jonathan Young (Caroline)…
Read MoreJeffery Bryant Wilkerson
BOWLING GREEN – Jeffery Bryant Wilkerson, 56, passed away on April 28, 2025, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Jeffery was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on January 29, 1969, to the late Donald “Dude” Wilkerson and Gayle Settles Billingsley, who still survives. He worked as a loader at the distribution center for Tractor…
Read MoreBylaws and Staves
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 17th, with everyone in attendance. Donna Caffee and Terry Garrett were absent from the meeting. A quorum was present. The minutes from the last meeting on February 24th were approved with motions by Matt…
Read More2025 Educator Idol
By Kim Harwood Chamber Executive Director Bonnie Shaw named the 18th annual Educator Idol for 2025. Martha Shive Bragg, former student, and friend introduced Bonnie Shaw as the Educator Idol of the Year. Martha described Ms. Bonnie as a wonderful teacher who interacted with the students, and no child lacked attention in her class.…
Read MoreEducator of the Year
By Kim Harwood Chamber Executive Director The 2025 Educator of the Year goes to Bryant Stockton. Mr. Stockton was honored at the Senior Celebrity Banquet on April 23rd. Bryant was introduced by fellow educator, Dr. Robert Bunch. Dr. Bunch recognized Mr. Stockton not only as a fellow educator, but also as a great mentor…
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