Joyce McCoy Ennis
BOWLING GREEN – Joyce McCoy Ennis 93, passed away September 10, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Owen and Mary Elizabeth Free McCoy. She was a member of the Lehman Avenue Church of Christ. She is survived by two daughters, Amanda Hinton (Steve), and Elizabeth Ennis;…
Read MoreMichael Anthony Wren
GLASGOW – Michael Anthony Wren, 63, died Monday, September 9, 2024, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Marion County, he was the son of the late Johnny Putnam Wren and Nellie Mae Faulkner Wren. He was a former employee of ACK Controls in Glasgow and a member of St. Helen’s Catholic…
Read MoreGeorge Amon “G A” Hawkins
GLASGOW – George Amon “ G A” Hawkins, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Center, Glasgow, KY. Born in Edmonson County, he was the son of the late Irving Hawkins and Polly Britt Renfrow and step-father, Homer Keith. G A was an Industrial Engineer at the former Sorensen’s Manufacturing Company…
Read MoreHonoring the Heroes among Us
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher This was the second year for an evening event to honor Barren County First Responders. Every first responder was invited to attend for a dinner and music under the stars on the downtown Glasgow square. This past Saturday, September 7th, the north side of the square was closed for traffic…
Read MoreE. Shoemaker for Glasgow City Council
Editor’s Note: Numerous opportunities will be available for candidates to help our community better know you and your plans for our future in our publications. If you would like to e-mail a photo you like and an introduction of 3oo words or less to allyson@jobeinc.com or private message a submission to our Barren County Progress Facebook page,…
Read MoreDonna Carol Elmore
Donna Carol Elmore, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on August 13, 1945, to the late Roy Hurt and the late Nina Jewell Hurt Highland, Donna was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, whose faith, family, and warm spirit were at the…
Read MorePatricia Ann Oakes
EDMONTON – Patricia Ann Oakes, 77, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Metcalfe County Healthcare. She was born November 18, 1946, to the late Gordon and Juanita Martin Franklin. Patricia was a member of Missionary Mound Baptist Church. She loved working in her yard and tending to her flowers. She is survived by her…
Read MoreM. Keith for Glasgow City Council
Editor’s Note: Numerous opportunities will be available for candidates to help our community better know you and your plans for our future in our publications. If you would like to e-mail a photo you like and an introduction of 3oo words or less to allyson@jobeinc.com or private message a submission to our Barren County Progress Facebook page,…
Read MoreWelcome Alliance Counseling Associates
By Kim Harwood Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our newest member, Alliance Counseling Associates. Alliance Counseling Associates, founded in 2011 in Glasgow, Kentucky, began with a small, dedicated team of 13 professionals. Today, they have grown to over 60 staff members, offering services across multiple…
Read More66 Years and Counting
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News On August 31, 1958, a couple named Gene and Geneva Wyatt opened a small drive-in restaurant on the outskirts of Edmonton. That drive-in was Gene’s Freeze which most folks around here simply call ‘The Freeze’. In those days, a carhop took the order and brought it out to…
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