Lorene 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…
Read MoreVander & June Huffman
HARDYVILLE – Vander Hovy Huffman, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at TJ Samson Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1939, to the late Ernest and Violet Atwell Huffman. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lee Trebu Huffman. Vander was a dedicated farmer and self-employed at the…
Read MoreGlasgow Boys 2A: Scotties down Golden Eagles 81-63
By T. Wampler, JPI Sports The Glasgow High School Scotties and Coach Brandon Stockton earned their way to the 2A Sectional State Finals at the Sportscenter in Owensboro with their win over the Logan County Cougars, 74-66. Jaylen Bradley led the Glasgow offensive attack with 25 points. Bradley made his way to the charity stripe…
Read MoreRonnie Page Pulliam
EDMONTON – Ronnie Page Pulliam, 68, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Metcalfe Nursing & Rehab. He was born on January 3, 1958, to the late William Harris and Lorene Pulliam. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Joey Brown. He is survived by his wife, Connie Brown Pulliam of…
Read More“Logan’s Law” Filed to Strengthen Sentencing and Parole Laws
By Jeff Jobe / JOBEnews Frankfort, Kentucky — Lawmakers filed “Logan’s Law” this week, a bipartisan measure named in honor of six-year-old Logan Tipton and intended to close sentencing and parole gaps for violent offenders. More than half of Kentucky House members have already signed on as co-sponsors. Logan, a Versailles child, was killed in 2015.…
Read MoreCats vs. Tigers
Aleah Briones Intern Reporter On December 30th, Edmonson County High School hosted its annual Caveland Classics Basketball Games, proudly sponsored by the restaurants Rafferteys and Double Dogs. The Edmonson Wildcats faced off against the Breckinridge County Fighting Tigers in an exciting matchup. Standout performances include #3 Blayne Deweese, who successfully scored…
Read MoreBarr Meets with Edmonson County Officials to Address Water Infrastructure, Park Policy, and Transportation Concerns
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. — U.S. Congressman Andy Barr met with local leaders during a visit to Edmonson County, where he joined officials for supper at the Porky Pig Diner before participating in a detailed policy discussion regarding several longstanding challenges facing the community. Barr expressed interest in…
Read MoreBC Special Olympic Basketball plays in Beaver Dam
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Several Butler County athletes are thrilled to have the opportunity to participate on a team now that one local parent has helped originate and organize a new beginning for those with intellectual disabilities. Pam Phelps, who spends most her time caring for our community as a…
Read MoreBlood Assurance Holds Blood Drive in Morgantown
Staff Report A Blood Assurance blood drive was held Monday at Morgantown City Hall, giving residents an opportunity to donate blood to support area hospitals and patients. The Blood Assurance bloodmobile was set up at 117 North Main Street and welcomed donors throughout the day. The drive was part of National Blood…
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