Lynn Bledsoe Managing Editor Dec 14 2024 Edmonson County High School held their Grand Opening and dedication of the Lannie Deweese Vocational Center. Kevin Alexander recognize Cynthia Whittinghill who found the grant at first and brought it to his attention.  Callie Bellies and Lannie Deweese worked to get the grant wrote and Rep.…

    Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing Inc.   Elainna Barker has been fundraising, donating, and volunteering with Toys for Tots for six years, which equates to the entirety of her young life. Elainna’s service with the organization began when she was just 17 months old.  At that time, with help from her family, she donated…

    By Beverly Bonilla Jobe Reporter On December 15, 2024, the community of Hadley had their first ever Christmas Parade.  This parade supported the Toys for Tots program and each entry into the parade was asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy.  There were over 50 entries and many of the community lined the…

  Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Reporter   Edmonson County Industrial Authority held their annual Christmas dinner at Tayvin Gardens in Chalybeate on Dec. 3, 2024.  Kevin Alexander made the first introductions and welcomed everyone.  Kevin wanted to recognize Ann Bullock for all the work she has done for the Industrial Authority over the years.  Ann has…

  Lynn Bledsoe Managing Editor   Edmonson County was fortunate to have several local residents in SkyPac’s production of Annie Jr. on Dec. 6, 2024. It was quite the night at SKyPAC when the kids took the stage in BG On Stage’s production of Annie Jr. The classic tale was made more precious by the…

  Story and Photos by Beverly Bonilla   The 22nd annual Quality Country Christmas Parade took place on December 14th.  The rain held off to make a great day for the parade.  Hundreds of people lined the streets of Quality.  The Grand Marshall this year was Nokie Pearl Embry and was driven by her Great…