Fiscal Court Hears Update on BRADD’s Anchor Project
Lynn Bledsoe Jobe Publishing Butler County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on January 12, 2026. All magistrates were in attendance. Eric Sexton and Brooke Edwards from BRADD attended the meeting to speak about the Anchor Project. Sexton explained that the Anchor Project will be a Mental Health, Life Learning Center, and…
Read MoreHypothermia and Frostbite
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The local cold snap and the below-zero wind chill of winter have us looking for ways to protect ourselves from the cold. Extremities are susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite and careful attention should be paid to hands, feet, and facial features. According to the National Institute on Aging…
Read MoreVanessa Nicole Bray
GLASGOW – Vanessa Nichole Bray, 34, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Trina Anne Wood Dennison and Bobby Dennison; one sister, Amber Raine Bray; four uncles, Ronnie Wood, Richard Wood, Robert Wood, and Tracey Dennison; one aunt, Shelly Dennison; and several cousins and friends. She was…
Read MoreMartha Olevie Mutter
GLASGOW – Martha Olevie Mutter, born on October 11, 1932, in Greensburg, Kentucky, passed away on January 22, 2026, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a beloved figure in her community, known for her warmth, generosity, and creativity. Martha took great pride in her role as a homemaker, providing a loving and…
Read MoreHazel Sanders
CAVE CITY – Hazel Sanders, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She worked as a housekeeper at Signature Healthcare of Hart County for over 30 years. Hazel loved to watch her grandkids play sports, watch Louisville Basketball, and spending time with her family. She was…
Read MoreJanice Faye Peden
GLASGOW – Janice Faye Mills Peden, 77, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late James Bryant Mills and Myeerah Pedigo Mills. Janice was a retired employee of Mallory Capacitor and a member of the Coral Hill Baptist Church. Survivors…
Read MoreEmbracing the Traction: Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse Notes City’s Momentum
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress The wheels continue to turn as we enter the new year in Glasgow. From infrastructure and industry to safety and family, Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse reflects on 2025 and shares future plans for the upcoming year. Royse said that the city has gained a lot of “traction”…
Read MoreBetty Jean Jenkins
GLASGOW – Betty Jean Jenkins, 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her residence. She was born on April 27, 1961, in Tompkinsville, KY, to the late Bemis and Mamie Irene Lynn Rhoton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene “Bobby” Jenkins. Mrs. Jenkins enjoyed spending time with her family…
Read MoreDoris Ellis Moore
GLASGOW – Doris Ellis Moore, 89, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. Born on May 2, 1936, in Glasgow, Doris was a beloved figure known for her warmth and dedication to her family. She was a faithful member of Hanging Fork Missionary Baptist Church, where she will be remembered…
Read MoreBuilding Hope
A Mission Trip to the Philippines – Part I By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News In December, local residents Jeremy Glass and Charles Costello embarked on a faith mission to the Philippines, representing the North Main Church of Christ. The pair were scheduled to embark on a tour of several churches and travel to…
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