Joe William Johnson
FRANKFORT – Joe William Johnson, age 94, formerly of Glasgow, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was born in Zeigler, Illinois, on August 14, 1930, to the late Achsah Mitchell Johnson and the late Geneva Johnson (Slover). Joe retired from RR Donnelley where he worked as an engineer. He was…
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MT HERMAN – Carlie Wilson Key, age 86, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. Carlie was born in Bugtussle, KY on March 8, 1938, to the late John Thomas and Annie England Key. There will be a private graveside burial in the Bethlehem Cemetery. McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge…
Read MoreElizabeth Paulette Neal
HISEVILLE – Elizabeth Paulette Neal, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Glass and Lois Riley. She was a former employee of Mallory Capacitor and one who loved canning vegetables, her flowers, and spending time with her family, especially…
Read MoreLady Bears pick up two wins
The BCHS volleyball girls have been out of hibernation, freely roaming to any gym that will host them about any day of the week. With rain and wind set in a from the Helene back on the 27th of September, the Lady Bears found their way up to Cloverport for a match, which they would…
Read MoreBCMS Bears fall just short—Finish as GRVC Runner-Ups
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor After the Mustangs derailed the 7th Grade Bears’ perfect season the week before, winning 8-6 in Morgantown, Muhlenberg County set host for the championship this past Wednesday night in the rematch. With a great group of supporters in attendance, the Bears found themselves behind 6-0 on a botched play…
Read MoreDarren “Big D” Edward Witt
GLASGOW – Darren “Big D” Edward Witt, 53, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born on May 16, 1971, in Castro Valley, California. Darren was a former Pro Services Specialist at Lowes for over ten years and was a jack of all trades. He loved fishing, cooking, bowling, and cheering…
Read MoreGregory “Greg” Harper
GLASGOW – Gregory “Greg” Harper, 58, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born, October 14, 1965, to the late Joseph Harper and the late Corrine Ledford. Greg was enjoying retirement from his career in maintenance work spending time with his family and hunting on occasion. He is survived by his…
Read MorePublic Candidate Forum planned for Oct 21
The public candidate forum is planned for Oct. 21 for Glasgow City Council candidates By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress With seventeen candidates vying for Glasgow City Council in less than three weeks, a local organization known as Concerned Citizens of Barren County is providing the opportunity for the candidates to participate in a…
Read MoreTurcotte Cleared, Mayor’s Decision on Appeal
Turcotte Cleared Mayor’s Decision on Appeal By Paula L. Ratliff, BSC, MS. Criminologist and JOBE Contributing writer Note: Following publication of this story, Glasgow City Attorney Rich Alexander has responded stating that the lawsuit filed by the Estate of Jeremy Marr and others against the City of Glasgow is still currently pending in the United…
Read MoreKEMA Hall of Fame: Emory Kidd
By Allyson Dix Managing Editor Barren County Progress Emory Kidd, former Emergency Management Director of Metcalfe County, has dedicated most of his life to public safety. On September 5, Kidd was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Kentucky Emergency Management Association at a ceremony in Louisville at the Crown Plaza Hotel during…
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