Clifton C. Redford Johnson
GLASGOW – Clifton C. Redford Johnson, 79, passed away on March 9, 2025, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1946, in Glasgow to the late Jessie Johnson and the late Claudia Frances Harper Johnson. Clifton spent his career in construction as a carpenter remodeling barns and doing other construction…
Read MoreBilly Joe Jennings
GLASGOW – Billy Joe “Calhoun” Jennings, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at NHC Healthcare. He was born to the late Mike Jennings and Ethel Denham. He enjoyed coon-hunting, western movies, gospel/country music, and spending time with “them babies.” He worked at the sawmill in Summer Shade. He was of the Baptist faith. He…
Read MoreWanda Parsley
CAVE CITY – Wanda Parsley, age 91, peacefully departed this life on Monday, March 10, 2025, at The Medical Center at Caverna. The Edmonson County native was born on September 3, 1933, to the late Carl and Clora Davis Alford. Wanda was an esteemed member of the Fairview United Baptist Church and the Rio Verde…
Read MoreGlasgow’s $1M Stadium
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Fans of the Glasgow Scotties can breathe a sigh of relief with the completion of Richardson Stadium at Royse Field as they head into the 2025 baseball season. The Scotties are set play their opening game on March 17 against the Greenwood Gators; however,…
Read MorePark City Nominates New Fire Chief
By Damon Stone, Staff Writer Park City Commissioners accepted the fire department’s nomination for Anthony Huff to be the new chief of the Park City Volunteer Fire Department on March 3 in a regular meeting. Also approved was Mayor Larry Poteet, Nick Billa, and Kenneth Winchester to be appointed as deputies to Huff, being assistant chief, deputy chief…
Read MoreObituary: Joyce Alma Annis, age 84 of Logansport, KY, passed away
Joyce Alma Annis, age 84 of Logansport, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Morgantown Care & Rehab. Born on Saturday, November 2, 1940, in Morgantown, Kentucky, Joyce’s life was a tapestry of love, creativity, and service, woven through the years with the threads of family, faith, and friendship. Joyce was the…
Read MoreCelebrating 60 Years of Service
Community Action of Southern Kentucky The Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the 60-year celebration at Community Action located at 1303 West Stockton Street. They are a non-profit 501 (c)(3) providing services to a 10-county area. Providing Head Start and early Head Start, emergency food and shelter program, LIHEAP programs, senior…
Read MoreRead Across America
Photo courtesy of Metcalfe County Schools MCES teachers invited special guests to read to the students in their classrooms. On Wednesday morning, Superintendent Josh Hurt learned all about Pete the Cat in “Go, Pete, Go!” with Mrs. Shannon Compton’s kindergarten students. Mrs. Shannon Compton’s kindergarten class and Superintendent Josh Hurt Troopers Houk and Lunz…
Read MoreABC Ordinance Amended
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met on Monday, March 3rd at the Edmonton City Hall for their monthly meeting. A quorum was present and the minutes from the February 13th meeting were approved. The second reading of Ordinance # 2024-25-20 amending Alcohol Beverage Control Ordinance #16-17-02 concerning signs and…
Read MoreJerry Wayne Young
GLASGOW – Jerry Wayne Young, 69, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1955, in Kennett, Missouri to the late Cova J, Young and the late Imogene Pierce Young. He was a cherished figure in the lives of many, leaving behind a legacy filled…
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