Shirley Ann Palmore
Shirley Ann Palmore, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 25, 2024. She was born June 8, 1940, in Mansfield, Illinois to the late Jordan and Myrtle Pace. Shirley was a faithful woman and a follower of Jesus Christ. Her life was a living example of the golden rule; treat others as you…
Read MoreRefugee Resettlement
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Following a majority vote to amend the city council’s June 24 meeting agenda, the council heard comments from those associated with the future resettlement of refugees in the community in front of a packed council chamber including attendees standing along the back walls, many of whom left after…
Read MoreFiscal Court is Transparent
Commentary by Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher The Barren County Fiscal Court meeting this week was refreshing to watch as a truly open and non-political meeting. I witnessed Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley Byrd, and Magistrates Jeff Botts, Tim Coomer, Brad Groce, Derek Pedigo, Marty Kinslow, Tim Durham, and Ronnie Stinson have a discussion…
Read MoreCounty Weighs Cannabis
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Magistrates want to hear from constituents. Last week, county magistrates weighed the consideration of medical cannabis businesses in the June 18 fiscal court meeting with some calling on constituents to contact them with comments. The open discussion fell at the end of the meeting and no action was…
Read MoreLouisville Orchestra slated for July 10 in Glasgow
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress The Louisville Orchestra concert is free to the public. Downtown Glasgow is one of many stops this summer by the Louisville Orchestra, and you won’t want to miss another exciting (and free!) performance. Slated for July 10 starting at 7:30 p.m. CST, the Louisville Orchestra will bring…
Read MoreGary Shelley Bartley
Gary Shelley Bartley, age 77 of the Eighty-Eight Community passed away June 25, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born March 8, 1947, in Beaumont, KY to the late Raymond Farris and Opal Jane Shelley Bartley. Gary retired from SKF in Glasgow and loved trail riding and horse camps. He is survived…
Read MorePearline Gosnell Hunt
BOWLING GREEN – Pearline Gosnell Hunt, age 88, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born in Tompkinsville, on May 10, 1936, to the late Jesse Gosnell and the late Glade (Combs) Gosnell. She was a housewife and a member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church. She loved…
Read MoreDrexel Gibson
KNOB LICK – Drexel Gibson, 89, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at NHC Healthcare. Drexel was born May 8, 1935, to the late William and Ollie Miller Gibson. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Doris Lessenberry; brother, Donald Gibson; and nephew, Lawerence Lessenberry. Drexel was a member of Wisdom Cumberland Presbyterian…
Read MoreCommunity Action celebrates 60 years
By Beverly Bonilla Jobe Publishing, Inc. This year, Community Action is celebrating 60 years of helping seniors in 13 locations in 10 counties. Last Wednesday, many of the employees and volunteers gathered from the various counties to celebrate and take part in the annual Employee and Volunteer Appreciation Day. The event was held at…
Read More2025 Budget
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton/Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA) held its regular June meeting on Monday, June 17th with all in attendance except Donna Caffee. The first order of business was to approve the minutes from the May 20th meeting. The monthly financial report was presented by Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg for…
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