This little light
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Have you ever sat outside on a warm (and humid) southern summer evening and watched the bright little twinkling of lightning bugs in your yard? Most of us as kids thought it was fun to run around and catch the “bugs” and put them in a jar. I’m…
Read MoreCattle Working Competition
Submitted News Four students in Mrs. Lynn Hawkin’s agriculture classes recently competed in a cattle working contest. Cody Harper, Braden McCoy, Eli Shaw, and Emily Shaw competed in the Ky Jr Cattlemen’s Working Contest in Bowling Green. These students joined the Ky Cattlemen’s Organization and had to become Beef Quality Assurance (BOA) Certified. This training…
Read MoreKSP Releases 2023 Crime Report
Captain Paul Blanton July 1st, the Commonwealth of Kentucky released the 2023 Crime in Kentucky report (the report can be viewed in its entirety at https://wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/ /wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2023-CIK-FINAL-1.pdf) published by the Kentucky State Police (KSP). The annual statewide crime report indicates crime rates have remained stable with a decline in offenses for homicide, burglary, robbery, sex…
Read MoreNorma Ruth Heil, age 87 Passed away
Norma Ruth Heil, age 87, of Scottsville, formerly of Horse Cave, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. She was a member of the Scottsville Baptist Church, and former member of the Horse Cave Baptist Church, where she was known for her love of singing in the…
Read MoreTheodore W. Waller, age 88 Passed away
Theodore W. Waller, age 88 of Bonnieville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born December 4, 1937 in Hart County as the fourth child of the late Fred H. Waller and Gennetta Dixon Waller. He was an employee of over 30 years at Hardin Memorial Hospital.…
Read MoreWilliam “Rusty” Russell Wade
GLASGOW – William “Rusty” Russell Wade, 65, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born September 2, 1958, in Jefferson County, Kentucky to the late Billy Eugene Wade, Sr. and Gloria Dean Cape Wade, who survives. Rusty was very multitalented and had numerous occupations in his lifetime.…
Read MoreMary Frances Laird
CAVE CITY – Mary Frances Laird, 86, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Signature Health Care Hart County. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Garvin and Bessie Smith Ballard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garvie Laird. Mary spent many years employed as a waitress;…
Read MoreGeraldene Poynter Roller
Eva Geraldene (Poynter) Roller, age 79, formerly of Cave City, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Glenview Health & Rehab of Glasgow, Kentucky. Eva was born in Cave City on August 28, 1944, to the late Chester Paul and Lillie Mae (Doyle) Poynter. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived…
Read MoreHugh Doris Houchens
GLASGOW – Hugh Doris Houchens, age 84, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Glasgow, on October 1, 1941, to the late Hugh Houchens and Eula Doris Parker Houchens. Hugh spent many years as a mechanic at South Fork Garage until he retired. He is survived by his wife,…
Read MoreJoellen Brown
TOMPKINSVILLE – Joellen Brown, 74, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024,at Monroe County Medical Center surrounded by her family. Joellen was born in Tompkinsville, KY on December 22, 1949, a daughter of the late Edith (Sheffield) and Isham Tooley. Joellen was married to James T. Brown on November 26, 1969. He preceded her in death…
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