Building 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…
Read MoreHornets and Lady Hornets both earn Runner Up All “A” Classic Region 4
New Kentucky Laws Impact Taxes, Consumer Data, and Vape Retailers
By Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Kentuckians entered 2026 under a series of new state laws that took effect on January 1, bringing major changes to taxes, consumer data protections, and the regulation of tobacco and vapor products. House Bill 1 lowers the state’s individual income tax rate from 4…
Read MoreCold Weather Poses Risks for Pets and Livestock, Officials Warn
JOBEnews.com As wintry weather and bitter wind chills move into the region, officials are reminding residents that the cold doesn’t just impact people — it affects animals, too. Weather and animal safety officials urge pet owners and livestock handlers to take extra precautions during cold and windy conditions. One of the most important steps is…
Read MoreCounty Officials Say Barren Is Ready as Snow Threat Looms
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Barren County officials say they are ready for the incoming wintry weather expected at the end of the week. The National Weather Service of Louisville has issued chances of snow that will move into the area on Friday. Area meteorologists are comparing different models that they say may…
Read MoreDorothy “Dottie” Faye Wade
GLASGOW – Dorothy “Dottie” Faye Anderson Wade, 68, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was the daughter of Lynn Key Bell and Garnett Anderson. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Eddie Wade; one son, Bobby Wade; two grandchildren, Maddy Barrick and Brooklyn Renfro; two…
Read MoreJessie Lee McIntyre
SUMMER SHADE – Jessie Lee McIntyre, 88, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY. He was born in Cumberland County, KY, on September 12, 1937, to the late Zeak and Edith Jones McIntyre. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mamie Birge McIntyre.…
Read MoreMary Christine Smith
GLASGOW – Mary Christine Smith, 87, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Monroe County Medical Center. A native of Monroe County, she was the daughter of the late Fay Clarkson and Ada Turner Clarkson England. Mrs. Smith was a retired employee of the Ky Pants Company and a member of the East Main…
Read MoreLorene Jaggers Coffey
CAVE CITY – Lorene Jaggers Coffey, 85, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Green River Trails in Greensburg, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Clint and Myrtle Vincent Jaggers. She is survived by three children, Linda Gibson (Tim), Darrell Coffey (Lura), and Carl Coffey (Loretta); nine grandchildren, Kyle Coffey (Jessica), Carla McClister,…
Read MoreSylvia Mae London-Thompson
CENTER – Sylvia Mae London-Thompson, 85, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital. She was born April 23, 1940, to the late Freeman and Gertrude Scott London. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Thompson, and her siblings, James London and Rometta Johnson. Sylvia was…
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