A Night of Praise in Morgantown
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Butler County Arts Guild hosted a lively Gospel Jubilee on Friday, February 13, at the Morgantown Extension Office on Parkway Lane. The free community event featured a variety of talented gospel performers from Butler County and surrounding areas, drawing a full house of enthusiastic attendees.…
Read MoreJohn Wayne Kinslow
GLASGOW – John Wayne Kinslow, age 76, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 18, 2026. Born on November 30, 1949, in Glasgow, he lived a life marked by dedication, service, and family. John was a respected member of the community, having retired as a supervisor from the Road Department in Barren County. His…
Read MoreAmos Carroll Mercer
GLASGOW – Amos Carroll Mercer, a beloved figure in the Glasgow, Kentucky community, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 18, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on May 2, 1944, in Glasgow, Kentucky. He is survived by his dear wife, Opal Mercer, who stood by his side for over 60…
Read MoreShirley Delores Bacon
HAYWOOD – Shirley Delores Bacon, 83, died peacefully in her home on February 17, 2026, from complications of a stroke. She was born on September 17, 1942, in Mount Hermon, Kentucky, and continued to be a lifelong resident of Barren County. She was the daughter of the late Archie and Annie Pearl Garrett. She was…
Read MoreCharles Edward Hanking
CAVE CITY – Charles Edward Hanking, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2026. Born on October 15th, 1936, he was known to many as a master carpenter, builder, and designer. He served as a pastor and teacher, faithfully guiding others to Christ with wisdom, conviction, and strength from God’s…
Read MoreJames Howard Wilson
HISEVILLE – James H. Wilson, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his daughter’s residence. He was the son of the late Charlie and Pearl Mae Harrison Wilson. James was a Barren County native. He worked as a roofer for many years. Also done yard work all around Glasgow and other odd jobs. He…
Read MoreBillie Neal Dickinson
GLASGOW – Billie Dickinson passed away on February 17, 2026, in Louisville, KY. Billie was born in Glasgow, KY, on December 20, 1936, and was predeceased in death by parents, William E. Howard and Jane Elizabeth Miller Howard. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Brents Dickinson III, and brother-in-law, Henry Holman Dickinson. She…
Read MoreLarry Turner
CENTER – Larry Turner, 79, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born January 27, 1947, in Manchester, KY, to the late James and Anna Hacker Turner. Larry’s life was marked by his service to his country as a Sergeant in the US Army from September 29, 1969, to September 2,…
Read MoreAnimal Control Ordinance Amended, Approved After Citizen Concerns
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Barren County codified updates to the county’s animal control ordinance with a second (and final) reading on Tuesday morning in a 4-3 vote. Before the vote, magistrates approved language changes as presented by County Attorney Mike Richardson in a 5-2 vote. The move comes after nearly a month…
Read MoreRescind My Vote
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Thursday, February 12, with the following attendees: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Also in attendance were Financial Officer Connie Taylor,…
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