Glasgow moves forward to prohibit cannabis businesses
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Glasgow City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting medical cannabis businesses within the city limits. Council members were nearly split in the decision with five in favor of prohibiting, and three council members were in favor of considering to “opt in,” which even…
Read MorePark City honors former clerk, daughter raises awareness about stroke symptoms
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress All photos submitted When Karen Briggs came down with flu-like symptoms the day before New Year’s Eve in 2023, she nor her family had any idea that she had actually suffered from a cerebral stroke. She passed away on January 16 leaving a grief-stricken family and…
Read MoreJolly to fulfill court clerk vacancy, swearing in ceremony today at 4 p.m.
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Julie Wright Jolly will be sworn in today, June 12, at 4 p.m. to fulfill the unexpired term of Barren County Circuit Court Clerk Krissie Coe Fields. Fields announced a career change and withdrawal from the ballot in November’s election on May 20 after she was…
Read MorePark City votes to remove Helton from tourism commission
By Damon Stone, Freelance Reporter Park City Council held a public hearing for the removal of a commissioner from the Park City Tourism and Convention Commission on Monday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m., thirty minutes before a special-called meeting was held. The hearing presented evidence that Eric Helton had not adequately performed his duties, showing…
Read MoreCave City approves resolution for $350K GRANT for Boys and Girls Club, other business in May 31 meeting
By Damon Stone, Freelance Reporter The Cave City Council held a special session on Friday, May 31, with all members present except for Clifton Parsley and Kevin Houchens. The council held their reading of Resolution 24-5-31A, which is the adoption and approval of a contract with the Transportation Cabinet. The contract, titled the Municipal Aid…
Read MoreLois Edna Gibson
EDMONTON – Lois Edna Gibson, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Metcalfe County Health Care. Edna was born March 26, 1933, to the late Euliss and Leitha Walbert Gibson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Gibson; son Tony Gibson; brothers, Kenneth and Edward Gibson; and daughters-in-law, Debbie and Kathy.…
Read MoreRoy Melvin Houchens
TOMPKINSVILLE – Roy Melvin Houchens, age 79, passed away June 10, 2024, at the Barren County Nursing and Rehab. He was born February 23, 1945, in Temple Hill, Ky. to the late Zere Roy and Wilma D. Underwood Houchens. Mr. Houchens was a carpenter and a member of Caney Fork Baptist Church. He is survived…
Read MoreJoe Bud Coates
GLASGOW – Joe Bud Coats, 59,passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, suddenly at T.J. Samson Hospital. He was the son of the late James Della Coates and Anna Kettles Coats. He was a construction worker by trade. He is survived by his significant other, Gail Baker; two daughters, Mary Coates (Chucky Green), Donnie Muse (Gary);…
Read MoreBetty L. Hamilton Russell
Betty I. Hamilton Russell, of San Antonio, passed away on June 4, 2024 in Kerrville, TX. She was born in Barren County, KY to Samuel and Irene Hamilton on May 10, 1939. She married her high school sweetheart, Carl Russell, and shortly after he joined the Air Force, they moved to San Antonio. They had…
Read MoreBertha Mae “Sandy” Hagan
GLASGOW – Bertha Mae ” Sandy” Hagan, 73, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born April 12, 1951, to the late Lawerence and Velma Glass. She was also preceded in death by her husband Gerald Wayne Hagan, sister Lisa Bledsoe, brothers Timmy Glass and Larry Glass…
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