Jackie Lee McKinney
GLASGOW – Jackie Lee McKinney 71, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at NHC Healthcare, Jackie graduated with the Glasgow High School Class of 1972 and from Western Kentucky University in December 1995. He mainly worked in the restaurant industry. He is survived by four brothers, Frank McKinney, William McKinney, David McKinney, and Kevin…
Read MoreAnimal Tales: A Holiday Safari
The Green Winged Macaw also known as the green and red macaw is among the largest macaw species. Its large beak can be intimidating, but this macaw has a reputation as a gentle giant. Photos courtesy of MCPL On Saturday, December 7th an Animal Tales: Holiday Safari came to the Metcalfe County Public Library…
Read MoreNew Finance Officer
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in a special called meeting on Thursday, December 12th with all magistrates present. The agenda was adopted and the minutes from the November 26th special called meeting were approved after a motion made by Magistrate Daniel Bragg and seconded by Magistrate Kevin…
Read MoreWrap Up and Read
Photos | Metcalfe County Schools The MCHS Helping Hornets completed the eleventh annual Wrap Up and Read on December 9th at MCES. The older students make blankets to gift the younger ones and spend time with them reading a book. The elementary students also got to see and talk to Mr. and Mrs. Clause. The…
Read MoreHometown Holidays on the Square
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News A lot was going on in the small town of Edmonton for the 9th year of Hometown Holiday on the Square (formerly Shop Around the Square). This year was even larger with Community Medical Care (CMC) partnering with the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce and bringing new activities. Some…
Read MoreHCHS teacher resigns
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald A teacher at Hart County High School has resigned following an investigation into allegations of misconduct. According to a December 9 email received from Hart County Assistant Superintendent Bo Chenoweth, Makayla Qualls (Kaeleigh Blair Qualls) is no longer employed by Hart County Schools. “She submitted her resignation…
Read MoreSanta Claus is coming to Hardyville
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Not only does the Hardyville Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) strive to help others during times of emergency, but also to provide joy and hope to the community during the holidays. On Christmas Eve, December 24, HVFD will be hosting a meet and greet with Santa Claus…
Read MoreMedical Center at Caverna unveils new surgical Wing
Chris Summers Jobe Publishing Residents of Horse Cave and the surrounding area are used to traveling to Glasgow, Bowling Green, Nashville, or Louisville when they need surgery, but that is beginning to change. On Thursday December 5, The Medical Center at Caverna held a ribbon cutting for the brand new Charles S. Caldwell Surgical…
Read MoreMyrtle Charlyne Taylor
GLASGOW – Myrtle Charlyne Taylor, age 74, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on May 15, 1950, to the late Robert Lee Greene, and the late Mary Olia (Miller) Greene. Myrtle was a lover of music and spending time with her family. Myrtle…
Read MoreCecelia Kay Hurt
EDMONTON – Cecelia Kay Hurt, 85, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Fairmount, IN on May 27, 1939, to the late Cecil and Wilma Thomas Dunham. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Truman Hurt in 1990 and…
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