Joyce Glady Burke
GLASGOW – Joyce Glady Burke, 83, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her residence. She was born August 5, 1940, in Saint Joseph, Tennessee to the late Spencer Gladney and late Evelyn Williams Gladney. Joyce spent her youth split between Florence, Alabama and the Detroit, Michigan area. Joyce married Bill Burke in 1958 and…
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CAVE CITY – J. D. “Red” Rutherford, age 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his residence. The Barren County native was born on October 8, 1938, to the late John Wesley “Johnny” and Lola Frances Compton Rutherford. Red served our country in the U.S Marines.…
Read MoreDynasty Continues with Four-Peat Performance
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Continuing their dominance over the 16th district, the Lady Hornets once again took to the ladders to cut down the nets! For the fourth consecutive season, the Lady Hornets will wear the crown of the 16th district tournament champion. Metcalfe County will now enjoy their ninth consecutive 4th region…
Read MoreJames Nathaniel “Nate” Johnson
BOWLING GREEN – James Nathaniel “Nate” Johnson, 45, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. Nate was an Online Marketer and Co-founder of a software company called Lighthouse Media. He was very entrepreneurial; a brilliant writer and blogger. He was very inquisitive; wanting to know all he could learn about any new subject, idea, or item.…
Read MoreHornets Hope for Diddle Run
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Coming off their impressive 16th district run, the Hornets will match up against Glasgow (10-16) in the first round of the 4th region tournament at 7:30 PM CST Wednesday night. The 15th district champion Scotties will also be coming off an impressive district-run, having defeated Warren East (19-11)…
Read MorePaul Harvey “Rudy” Runyon
GLASGOW – Paul Harvey “Rudy” Runyon, 61, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Arthur Paul Runyon and Doris Ann Wix. He is survived by six children, James Moss (Tamara), Kevin Moss (Vicky), Charles Runyon (Brittany), Ashley Runyon (Krysienna), Carmen Runyon, and…
Read MoreWillie Mae Miller
Willie Mae Miller, 95, passed away on February 29, 2024. Her daughter Melissa was by her side when she drew her last peaceful breath at her Saratoga Springs, New York home. Willie Mae was born on April 25, 1928, in Cave City, Kentucky, not far from Mammoth Cave National Park. She was the sixth of…
Read MoreThe Dividing “Wall”
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse broke the 4-4 vote in Monday’s Glasgow City Council meeting. A divide that hadn’t been seen for more than a year but results mirroring the division Glasgow experienced in the prior three administrations as well. A division not seen in over a year but…
Read MoreDiddle Bound
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer The Lady Hornets (19-12) will travel to E.A. Diddle Arena on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green Monday night for a 7:30 PM first-round region tournament matchup against the 14th district runner-up, South Warren Lady Spartans (13-16). The Lady Hornets squared off against the Lady…
Read MoreFinance Committee Property & Parking
By Damon Stone Freelance Reporter The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, February 20, discussing several topics, including the acquisition of the property located at 210-216 West Main Street. As part of the acquisition, the current owner, Glasgow Councilman Patrick Gaunce, agreed to pay for asbestos removal and Mayor Henry Royse confirmed that proof of the…
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