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Glasgow Spends $7.6M of Landfill Surplus Funds: Fund history and property purchase details

By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher, Barren County Progress/JPI Questions arise surrounding the $7.6M moved from the city-owned sanitation/landfill fund.  Questions the Barren County Progress will diligently research and report details as they are made available. The Back Story: On September 9, the Glasgow City Council approved in a majority vote to purchase 161.78 acres from…

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Joe Hugh Allen

GLASGOW – Joe Hugh Allen, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday December 17, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Jackson Claiborne Allen and Zelpha Elizabeth Porter Allen. He was retired from RR Donnelly and Son after many years of dedication. He was a member of Faith Community…

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William Stanley Browning

GLASGOW – William Stanley Browning, 89, passed from this life unto Eternal Life Monday, December 16, 2024, at NHC Glasgow, Kentucky. William was born December 15, 1935, to the late John Stanley and Elizabeth Pearl Bunch Browning. Mr. Browning will best be remembered for his “Love” to his home church, Neals Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church…

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Nancy Coppage Poynter

GLASGOW – Nancy Coppage Poynter, 83, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. Born in Macon, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Sullivan Coppage. She was the widow of the late Rondel E. Poynter. Nancy is remembered from her days of being employed at Glasgow Inn, Kiddie Korner, and later at…

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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…

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Animal 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…

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New 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…

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Wrap 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…

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Hometown 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…

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HCHS 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…

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