Children’s Program
By Robin Baker As a child waking up on Christmas morning and seeing gifts under the tree was so exciting! Unfortunately, not every child gets to experience that excitement on Christmas morning. For many years Grace Union Missionary Baptist Church has been holding fundraisers the proceeds of which go toward the “Needy Children Program.” This…
Read MoreA Little Christmas Cheer
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News If you are like most, it takes a bit to get into the Christmas spirit. The season is hectic and there are just too many things to get done and places you need to be. It’s overwhelming! What you need is a little bit of laughter and…
Read MoreDonald Turner
CAVE CITY – Donald Turner, age 84, departed this life on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at NHC HealthCare in Glasgow. The Barren County native was born on January 28, 1940, to the late Cleon and Laura Estes Turner, where he learned the values of hard work and dedication. Donald was married to his best friend…
Read MoreWilliam Richard Carey
SUMMER SHADE – William Richard Carey passed away on December 4, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 18, 1934, in Buffalo, NY to the late John and Gertrude Carey. Mr. Carey was a member of the Grandview Church of Christ and a veteran of the United States Army. He loved children, old…
Read MoreBeatrice “Charlene” Shives
GLASGOW – Beatrice “Charlene” Shives, age 76, departed this life on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at her home. She was a Barren County native, born on January 29, 1948, to the late Russell Bragg and the late Blanche (Harper) Bragg. She was married to her best friend and soulmate, Garnett…
Read MoreCity of Morgantown’s Holiday Hoopla
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla There was a carnival going on in the middle of Morgantown on Saturday, 11-23-24. The Fourth Annual Holiday Hoopla took place with thousands of people in attendance. The Hoopla was bigger and better this year than the past years. Extra streets had to be blocked off for…
Read MoreWilloughby commits to Ohio State
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Parker Willoughby, daughter of Travis and Ashley, from Morgantown, has committed to play her collegiate softball at Ohio State. A lifelong dream for Willoughby is beginning to materialize after much dedication and sacrifice. Many conversations with numerous coaches and visits to several different campuses, Willoughby chose Ohio State…
Read MoreLight the Square
Lynn Bledsoe Managing Editor When a community comes together magic can happen and that’s exactly what happened at Brownsville’s Light the Square. This past spring the Edmonson Arts Guild decided they wanted to hold a Christmas event for Edmonson County. They wanted a lighting event that would be inclusive of everyone. Planning began with…
Read MoreInaugural Mammoth Master Class Graduates
Written by: Vanessa Ulm Ten participants in the inaugural Mammoth Master Class received their completion certificates on November 20, 2024, presented by Mammoth Cave National Park Superintendent, Barclay Trimble. Through collaboration with the Caveland Marketing Association, Mammoth Cave National Park, and official park partner Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park, the Mammoth Master Class was…
Read MoreDan Lewis Kinslow
GLASGOW – Dan Lewis Kinslow, 92, went to his Heavenly home on December 2, 2024 after a brief stay at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. He was born in Etoile, Kentucky on July 10, 1932, the son of Thomas Petty and Retta Burgess Kinslow. While Dan was known by his family as a loving son,…
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