Helen “Kay” Massey Eversole
GLASGOW – Helen “Kay” Massey Eversole, 83, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Shanti Naketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. She was the daughter of the late Eugene Vincent Massey and Helen Kish Massey. She is survived by one daughter, Lisa Mencer (Curt); two sons, Donald Lee Eversole, Jr. and Bob Eversole (Sherri); two…
Read MoreGlasgow-Barren in top 20 successful tourism counties
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Graph photos from Tourism Economics Impact Survey Barren County placed in the top 20 counties of tourism success seen across the Commonwealth in 2023, according to Governor Andy Beshear, who announced on May 30 that last year was a record year for the state’s economic impact…
Read MorePark City opts out of cannabis-related businesses, tables dissolution of tourism commission
By Damon Stone, Freelance Writer The Park City Council met on Monday, June 10, at 6 p.m., with all commissioners present. During their reports, Mayor Larry Poteet stated that the KLC, or Kentucky League of Cities, training had been going well, and cited that they were doing a “good job” speaking for cities in general,…
Read MoreGlasgow moves forward to prohibit cannabis businesses
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Glasgow City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting medical cannabis businesses within the city limits. Council members were nearly split in the decision with five in favor of prohibiting, and three council members were in favor of considering to “opt in,” which even…
Read MorePark City honors former clerk, daughter raises awareness about stroke symptoms
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress All photos submitted When Karen Briggs came down with flu-like symptoms the day before New Year’s Eve in 2023, she nor her family had any idea that she had actually suffered from a cerebral stroke. She passed away on January 16 leaving a grief-stricken family and…
Read MoreJolly to fulfill court clerk vacancy, swearing in ceremony today at 4 p.m.
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Julie Wright Jolly will be sworn in today, June 12, at 4 p.m. to fulfill the unexpired term of Barren County Circuit Court Clerk Krissie Coe Fields. Fields announced a career change and withdrawal from the ballot in November’s election on May 20 after she was…
Read MorePark City votes to remove Helton from tourism commission
By Damon Stone, Freelance Reporter Park City Council held a public hearing for the removal of a commissioner from the Park City Tourism and Convention Commission on Monday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m., thirty minutes before a special-called meeting was held. The hearing presented evidence that Eric Helton had not adequately performed his duties, showing…
Read MoreCave City approves resolution for $350K GRANT for Boys and Girls Club, other business in May 31 meeting
By Damon Stone, Freelance Reporter The Cave City Council held a special session on Friday, May 31, with all members present except for Clifton Parsley and Kevin Houchens. The council held their reading of Resolution 24-5-31A, which is the adoption and approval of a contract with the Transportation Cabinet. The contract, titled the Municipal Aid…
Read MoreLois Edna Gibson
EDMONTON – Lois Edna Gibson, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Metcalfe County Health Care. Edna was born March 26, 1933, to the late Euliss and Leitha Walbert Gibson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Gibson; son Tony Gibson; brothers, Kenneth and Edward Gibson; and daughters-in-law, Debbie and Kathy.…
Read MoreRoy Melvin Houchens
TOMPKINSVILLE – Roy Melvin Houchens, age 79, passed away June 10, 2024, at the Barren County Nursing and Rehab. He was born February 23, 1945, in Temple Hill, Ky. to the late Zere Roy and Wilma D. Underwood Houchens. Mr. Houchens was a carpenter and a member of Caney Fork Baptist Church. He is survived…
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