Gospel Messengers Celebrating 50 Years
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress The Gospel Messengers have been singing the praises of the Gospel for over fifty years, and the gospel group will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary. The 50th Anniversary and Reunion will start at 5 p.m. CST on August 25 at Owens Chapel Baptist Church at 303 South Dixie Highway in…
Read MoreWaylonn Noah Reid Bell
Waylonn Noah Reid Bell, son of James Bell and Malayka Russell, was born November 29, 2022, and passed away August 11, 2024. Waylonn was loved by so many and will be remembered by his loving personality that lit up every room he was in. Waylonn loved Mickey Mouse, Bluey, tractors, guitars, motorcycles, and hanging out…
Read MoreDanny Ray Jessie
EDMONTON – Danny Ray Jessie, 67, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born on July 11, 1957, in Glasgow, KY to the late Ovie Jessie and Loretta Jessie of Edmonton, KY who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Talana…
Read MoreJames Garland “Twiddle” Twyman
SUMMER SHADE – James Garland “Twiddle” Twyman, 66, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 4, 1958, in Glasgow, KY to the late Willie Lee Twyman and Magdalene Barlow Twyman Richardson Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Jessie Richardson; a…
Read MoreVote Yes
By PJ Martin The Herald-News As most of the residents in this county, I have sat back and watched as our towns have gotten smaller and smaller. I’ve seen new businesses close almost as soon as they opened, and our family members must drive to another county to find steady work. Anyone who knows…
Read MoreThe 3rd Sunday Tradition
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News This year’s Sulphur Well Homecoming is fast approaching on Saturday, August 17th. The homecoming has been a part of local family tradition for many, many years. The opening ceremony occurs at 2 p.m. with the invocation, local speakers, and My Old Kentucky Home. New this year is the…
Read MoreDown Home Country
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Last Tuesday morning, this reporter had the privilege of talking to Alex Miller, an up-and-coming traditional country music singer and songwriter who will be performing at this year’s Sulphur Well Homecoming. Miller has a charming country accent that blends right in to our local way of speaking in…
Read MoreRoads, Taxes, and Cannabis
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met on Monday, August 5th with all council members present except Stacey Beard. The minutes from the special called meeting of June 27th were reviewed and approved. Bids were opened for the blacktopping of various streets in Edmonton. The only bid received was from…
Read MorePatricia Broady
GLASGOW – Patricia Broady, 77, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Homer Clay Church and Virginia Marie Pedigo Church. She is survived by one daughter, Marsha Ellen Broady; three grandchildren, Danielle Elizabeth Brewster, Kimberly Diane Brewster, and Trevor Wayne Daniels (Aletha Marie Simmons); four great-grandchildren,…
Read MoreHelen Biggers Crabtree
Helen Biggers Crabtree, 92, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 8, 2024. Helen was born in Temple Hill, Kentucky on September 26, 1931, to the late L.P. “Jack” Biggers and the late Pearl Button Biggers. Helen was a 1950 graduate of Temple Hill High School and a graduate of the Spencerian College in Louisville.…
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