Read Across America Week
By Torrie Osbon Director of Communications It is such an amazing thing to welcome community partners who helped the elementary student celebrate Read Across America Week by taking the time to read to them. A special thank you to Trooper Trent Tooley with the Kentucky State Police, Tareena Horton with Kentucky Farm Bureau, Kim…
Read MoreExcess Fees Returned to the County
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Thursday, March 12th, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. County Attorney Sharon Howard was absent due to illness, and Attorney…
Read MoreJohn David Cornett
EDMONTON – John David Cornett, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born on December 14, 1935, in Marion, VA, he was the son of the late John Cornett and Nellie South Cornett. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Harold Cornett. Throughout his life,…
Read MoreHunter Witty
GLASGOW – Hunter Witty, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away at his home in Glasgow, Kentucky, on March 13, 2026. Born in Glasgow on September 26, 1997, Hunter was a vibrant soul whose presence brought joy and laughter to those fortunate enough to know him. Hunter was known for his fun-loving, free-spirited personality.…
Read MoreCarolyn Sue Duvall Carroll
GLASGOW – Carolyn Sue Duvall Carroll, 65, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lucille Short Duvall. Sue was a retired Quality Inspector at Dart Container with 34 years of service. She loved working in her flower beds and…
Read MoreForan Meredith, Jr.
GLASGOW – Foran Meredith, Jr., age 55, departed this life on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The Barren County native was born on July 28, 1970, to the late Barbara J. Claywell and Foran Meredith, Sr. Foran worked as a draftsman for Dallas Welding before later working alongside his mother on the assembly line at 3A…
Read MoreGreen River Ferry Reopens in Mammoth Cave National Park
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park will reopen March 5 and resume daily operations from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. Ferry service was suspended while the park repaired navigational cables and support towers that were damaged during a flood event in spring 2025. Ferry system replacements included: two-1,000-foot navigational cables that…
Read MoreBrownsville City Council Reviews Contract with Leitchfield Gas
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor Brownsville City Council held its regular meeting. All Council members were in attendance except for Roger Parsley. The Council agreed to the purchase of the mobile app Active 911 for the fire department to add 20 phone numbers. The contract with Leitchfield gas was discussed and tabled until…
Read MoreLady Bears Nearly Advance
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor As 12th District Champions, the BCHS Lady Bears continued first round play in the 3rd Region Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Tuesday night against the runner-up of 11th District, the Meade County Lady Wave. A familiar opponent, who saw one another over two months prior,…
Read MoreVFW Auxiliary Granville Allen Post 5837 Serving Veterans and Community
Staff Report MORGANTOWN — For members of the VFW Auxiliary and VFW Post 5837 in Butler County, service to veterans goes hand in hand with service to the entire community. Through a wide range of programs, partnerships and outreach efforts, the organization works year-round to honor veterans, support local families and provide…
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