South Green Elementary unveils new school
By Allyson Dix An open house was held on Sunday, Feb. 4, for the unveiling of the new construction at South Green Elementary where many gathered including former and current staff of the school and parents with students enrolled there. Following a short presentation with comments, everyone was welcome to explore the new portion…
Read MoreHigh Speed Pursuit Leads to Injuries and Investigations
Staff Report A police pursuit came to a halt after a vehicle collided with a tree on Sheila Drive last Thursday. Police say Hunter Patton Vann of Glasgow was driving a 2022 Lincoln when he attempted to flee Barren River Drug Task Force detectives. According to Ron Lafferty, Director of the Barren River Drug Task…
Read MoreDefense attorney questions ‘smoking gun’ of Logsdon murder case
By Allyson Dix, Barren County Progress Managing Editor Defense presents machine report discrepancies in Logsdon murder case ahead of adversarial bond hearing. On Monday, February 5, John Olash, defense attorney for Leighanne Bennett, presented documents he received on Friday indicating the timestamps on Michael Logsdon’s BiPAP machine at the time of his death were not the…
Read MoreMary Christine Chism
GLASGOW – Mary Christine Chism, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at NHC in Glasgow. She was born in Metcalfe County on January 26, 1942, to the late Edward Compton and the late Katie (Marshall) Compton. Mary was of the Baptist faith and a member of Siloam Baptist Church. She retired from NHC…
Read MoreRichard Dale Barrett
EDMONTON – Richard Dale Barrett, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. Richard was born March 23, 1948, to the late Lonnie James and Fern Lucille Barrett. Richard was the husband of Elizabeth Butts Barrett whom he wed October 17, 1975. He retired from Metcalfe County Board…
Read MoreWilliam Chad Brown
GLASGOW – William Chad Brown, age 43, formerly of Tompkinsville passed away February 6, 2024, at the T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow. He was born December 15, 1980, to the late William Randall Brown and Tammie Hestand Brown who survives. He was loved by everyone that met him. Other than his mother, he is survived…
Read MoreJames “Jim” Agee
BROWNSVILLE – James “Jim” Agee, age 69, departed this life on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. He was born in Nashville, TN on April 6. 1954 to the late James Hubert and Dorothy McCale Agee. He was married to his best friend, Karen Taylor Agee, who survives. Jim obtained his Bachelor of…
Read MoreWanda “Kaye” Morgan
CAVE CITY – Wanda “Kaye” Morgan, age 73, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Glasgow at her daughters home. She was a native of Horse Cave and a member of Southside Baptist Church in Glasgow. She retired from Walmart after many years. She was a loving wife, mother, memaw, G-maw, and sister. She could…
Read MoreDonald Lee Eversole, Sr.
GLASGOW – Donald Lee Eversole, Sr. 90, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024. He was a son of the late Arthur Chester Eversole and Lillian Josephine Casner Eversole. He was a retired salesman from Standard Oil Company, Glasgow Building Supply, and a member of Bear Wallow/Cave City Masonic Lodge #231. He is survived by his…
Read MoreLula Belle Pickard
GLASGOW – Lula Belle Pickard, 82, passed away February 6, 2024, at TJ Samson Skilled Nursing Unit. She was born August 18, 1941, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late George Henry Raines and the late Minnie Delphia (Scott) Raines. Lula was a member of South Green Church of Christ and loved to watch UK basketball.…
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