The Grocery Grant Moves Forward
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a regular session on Wednesday, May 4th, at Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Councilmembers Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, Tommy England, and City Attorney Brian Pack. Others in attendance were City Clerk/Administrator Dawn Devore,…
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By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, July 9, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Court Clerk Page Edwards. Others in attendance were Financial Officer Connie Taylor,…
Read MoreBarbara A. Harper
GLASGOW – Barbara A. Harper, 80, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Jewell Botts Powell and the late Dorene Kingrey Powell. She was a retired beautician, a member of the Haywood Fire Department as an EMT, and a member of Dover Missionary Baptist Church in…
Read MoreMason Anthony Williams
KNOB LICK – Mason Anthony Williams, 45, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of Mason A. Williams and the late Carol Elizabeth Cobb Williams. Anthony was a machine operator at Dart Container and very much an outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending quality time…
Read MoreJulia Ann Coomer
HISEVILLE – Julia Ann “Judy” Coomer, 81, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late George Willis London and Ruby Mae Jeffries London. Judy was a 1963 graduate of Hiseville High School and a homemaker who adored the…
Read MoreMichael George Reardon, Sr.
Mike Reardon passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family and friends . Mike is survived by his devoted wife, Vicki Reardon; his six children, Missy (KC) Knight, Eric (Cody) Reardon, Christine Jett, Joseph (Emily) Reardon, Stephanie (John) Robinson, and Michael (Kelly) Reardon Jr. He also leaves behind his granddaughters, Sara and Megan,…
Read MoreDavis Gene Hurt
GLASGOW – Davis Gene Hurt, age 77, of the Kino community, passed away Saturday July 11, 2026. He was born in Santa Ana, California, on December 3, 1948, to the late Fred and Helen Hurt. Davis served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1970. He retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as…
Read MoreMarcella Faye Frazier
GLASGOW – Marcella Faye Frazier, 59, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at NHC Healthcare. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin (Bennie) Patrick and Christine Wright Patrick. She is survived by her son, William Frazier; two brothers, Bill Patrick and Daryl Patrick (Marla); two sisters, Janie McCorkle (David) and Frances Houchens (Billy); several…
Read MoreSherry Lynn Edwards
EDMONTON – Sherry Lynn Edwards, 61, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born on November 14, 1964, to the late Bobby Edwards and Patricia Oakes. She is survived by her father, Jerry Oakes of Edmonton; two sisters, Alicia Reed (Steve) of Randolph, and Julie Botts (Spencer) of Glasgow; nephews,…
Read MoreArchery Scores Big in World Tournament
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Edmonson County Archery teams recently traveled to Florida to compete in the World Tournament, where they did an outstanding job representing Edmonson County. The high school teams competed against more than 1,100 schools in two divisions. The Bullseye team finished 30th, while the 3D team earned…
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