Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Special to the Herald-News We just celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, but how much do you really know about the man behind the holiday? Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his…
Read MoreTriple Trouble
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Tis the season, the one with the colds and flu spreading around. But this season has been a bit more concerning. Instead of colds and flu, clinics and hospitals are seeing Covid, flu, and RSV. They have also reported seeing an upper respiratory virus that produces bouts of…
Read MoreFirst meeting of 2024
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director The Metcalfe County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. On the agenda, the board approved the 2024-2025 District Calendar. The first day for students is Monday, August 26, 2024, with the last day of school scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2025. Fall Break…
Read MoreNew Laws in Kentucky
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News In case you don’t keep up with all the legislation changes, we have done the research and compiled a list of a few of the laws that took effect on January 1, 2024. House Bill 1 – Individual Income Tax A drop in the Kentucky individual state income…
Read MoreDonald Allen Reece
EDMONTON – Donald Allen Reece, age 73, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, surrounded by his family. He was born December 13, 1950, to the late Ralph Reece and Jeanette (Dillon) Reece and was a member of the Edmonton United Methodist Church. Mr. Reece was a graduate of Western…
Read MoreJake William R. Maupin
GLASGOW – Jake William R. Maupin, 85, passed away on January 14, 2024, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. Jake was a lifelong resident of Glasgow. He was born on September 21, 1938, to the late Mary and Johney Maupin. He worked for the City of Glasgow Fire Department for 32 years where he served as…
Read MoreLarry Vernon McGuire
GLASGOW – Larry Vernon McGuire, 73, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his residence following an illness. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Paul Turner McGuire and Lucille Shader McGuire. Larry was a graduate of Hiseville High School; a lifelong farmer; and a member of the Baptist faith.…
Read MoreJoyce Craine Spear
GLASGOW – Joyce Craine Spear, 86, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Luther Ray Craine and Gladys Esters Craine. Joyce was a 1956 graduate of Hiseville High School, after which she began working in the retail business. She…
Read MoreShirley T. Green
GLASGOW – Shirley T. Green, 74, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Sally Harper Fields. She was a retired security officer at R R Donnelley & Sons in Glasgow. Survivors include three children, Carol Compton, Sammy…
Read MoreBonnie Jeanette Syra
EDMONTON – Bonnie Jeanette (Hurt) Syra, age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Metcalfe County Health Care Center. Mrs. Syra was born on Monday, October 02. 1939, the daughter of Lonnie and Perrie (Froedge) Hurt. She was a member of the Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church and was a loving wife,…
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