Edmonson County Students Earn Associate Degrees Through SKYCTC Dual Credit Program
Staff Report Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College recently celebrated a record number of high school students earning college degrees through the school’s dual credit program, including two graduates from Edmonson County High School. Brayden Johnson and Ella Madison were among 13 students across southcentral Kentucky who completed at least 60 college credit…
Read MoreSpring on Fire in Chalybeate
By Aleah Briones Intern Reporter The Chalybeate Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Spring on Fire in Chalybeate event on May 17. Families and community members gathered throughout the day to enjoy activities and support the local fire department. A free concert by Colton Kise was one of the featured events. Food…
Read MoreBears Rally Past Cougars for Title
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Butler County came into the 12th District Baseball Tournament as the one-seed and opened with the Trinity Raiders, who consistently play fundamental baseball despite limited numbers needed to field a complete squad. The Bears wasted little time jumping out on the Raiders in support of their…
Read MoreCities Helping Cities
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing Horse Cave and Morgantown are two separate cities in two separate counties, with nearly 60 miles between them. But distance knows no boundaries when Kentucky cities work together in partnership and a willingness to help a neighbor in need. At the Horse Cave City Council…
Read MoreSylvia Hatfield
GLASGOW – Sylvia Hatfield, 49, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late Roger and Hetti Jackson Morgan. She is survived by two daughters, Olivia Matthews (Mason) and Holly Hatfield; four brothers, Bernice Jackson, Raymond Morgan, Charles Morgan (Rita), and Richard Morgan; three…
Read MoreThomas Eugene Gibson
EDMONTON – Thomas Eugene Gibson, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green with his family by his side. He was born in Metcalfe County on May 20, 1941, to the late Riley and Effie Mae Walbert Gibson. Gene was a member of Casey Fork Church of…
Read MoreBro. Larue Junior Shirley
EDMONTON – Brother Larue Junior Shirley, 86, peacefully departed this life on May 29, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 21, 1940, to the late Curt and Laura Janes Shirley. He was a member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He was saved as a young boy and…
Read MoreWaldeen Settle
GLASGOW – Waldeen Settle, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Highland Ridge Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, the late Kenneth Clifton “Jack” Settle. Born to the late Harlan Landrum and Jewell Bishop Landrum, Waldeen lived a long, vibrant life defined by her hard work and…
Read MoreRhonda D. Barnett
GLASGOW – Rhonda D. Barnett, a cherished spouse, devoted mother, doting grandmother, and beloved sister, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. Born on December 9, 1967, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Rhonda lived a life marked by kindness, determination, and deep love for her family and friends.…
Read MoreCarole Sewell Smith
TEMPLE HILL – Carole Sewell Smith, 75, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Monroe County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dean Brown Sewell. Carole was a retired customer service representative at R R Donnelley & Sons and was the innkeeper at…
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