MCMS New Girls Basketball Coach
MCMS is excited to announce that Susie Christie Harlan has been hired as the new Metcalfe County Middle School Girls Basketball coach. Coach Harlan is not a stranger to Metcalfe Co. Lady Hornet Basketball. She was the first Lady Hornet Basketball player to score 1,000 points during her time at Metcalfe Co. High School. Metcalfe…
Read MoreHarold Carter
GLASGOW – Harold Eugene Carter, age 92, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and respected member of the Glasgow community, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was born on February 14, 1934, in Cedar Grove. Harold led a life marked by service, both to his country and to his community.…
Read MoreFreddie Leon Proffitt
GLASGOW – Freddie Leon Proffitt, 85, passed away March 11, 2026, at his Glasgow residence. Born on June 9, 1940, Fred was the only child of Charles and Mary Proffitt. He married Linda Runell Pedigo, and the couple had three children, Lorie, Stephen, and Lana. Linda passed away in 2015, and Fred married Sue Roach,…
Read MoreRadford Reed
EDMONTON – Radford Edward Reed, 88, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 10, 2026. He was born on October 31, 1937, in Edmonton, Kentucky, to Radford and Jewell Garrett Reed. Edward’s life was marked by his commitment to his family and community. On June 2, 1956, he married the love of his life,…
Read MoreSandra Kay Barnet
EDMONTON – Sandra Kay Barnett, age 62, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, after a long battle with COPD. She was born August 10, 1963, to the late Lois (Gibson) and Bobby Smith. Sandra was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family with a full heart and was beyond…
Read MoreCynthia Swisher
GLASGOW – Cynthia Boles Swisher, 63, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas Boles. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a nurse for several years before her health declined. Her passion in life was her family, country, and…
Read MoreLuke Edward Taylor
GLASGOW – Luke Edward Taylor, 72, passed away March 8, 2026, suddenly at TJ Samson Hospital. He was the son of the late William Edward Taylor and Delicie Colbert Taylor. He was a bus (67) driver for Barren County School System for many years. He enjoyed front porch sitting and waving at whom ever would…
Read MoreKermit Dubree
TOMPKINSVILLE – Kermit Dubree, 82, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, while in the company of family, at Med Center Health of Bowling Green. Kermit was born in Metcalfe County, KY, on September 28, 1943, a son of the late Ruby (Bartley) and John Barlow Dubree. Kermit married Barbara Shaw, his lifelong companion of 61…
Read MoreComer Backs President’s Handling of Iran, Warns of Global Consequences
By JOBEnews Following the Barren County Lincoln Day Dinner, JOBEnews reporters asked Congressman James Comer for his assessment of rising tensions involving Iran and the broader geopolitical risks. Comer said global powers are closely watching developments in the region, including Russia. “Of course they’re watching Russia,” Comer said. “But the good thing is Ukraine…
Read MoreFederal Charges Filed in a 30-Year-Old Cold Case
Kidnapping and Murder of 7-Year-Old Morgan Violi U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky US Department of Justice BOWLING GREEN, KY – A federal criminal complaint and arrest warrant were filed in U.S. District Court on February 26, 2026, charging Robert Scott Froberg, 61, with the 1996 abduction and death of 7-year-old Morgan Violi.…
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