Friday events for PFC Brooks
By Paula Ratliff, family spokeswoman for T. Brooks Edmonson County School Superintendent Brian Alexander and Robbie Brantley, Director of Patton Funeral Home, along with Gerald Carroll, US Army retired and great nephew to PFC Thomas Franklin Brooks are presenting an “educational session for the students of Edmonson County” at Edmonson County High School on Friday,…
Read MoreColonels crushed by Raiders 46-6
By T. Wampler, Jobe Sports Caverna High School welcomed Hart County to Weaver Field last Friday night, but the visitors were not too kind. The 3A Raiders crushed the Colonels 46-6. The highlight of the game for the Colonels was when Tyson Martin raced 65 yards on a fumble recovery to pull Caverna within 14-6.…
Read MoreDragons spoil Trojans Homecoming
Green County shutouts Barren County 33-0 By T. Wampler Jobe Sports The Barren County faithful fans had little to celebrate on the field for their 2023 Homecoming. The Dragons spoiled the Trojan celebration shutting out the home team 33-0. The Barren County High School fans did not let the 20-0 halftime score keep them silent…
Read MoreMy life is coming full circle
By Jeff Jobe, Owner/Publisher As I begin to transition myself into a more balance of work and leisure, I am finding my mind freeing up old fond memories and this past weekend was filled with them. I was honored to attend a luncheon at the Historic Paris Train Depot In Bourbon County and was recognized…
Read MoreTruth and Accountability
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher Barren County Progress, JPI More lies, false hope and skirting responsibility from City Councilman Patrick Gaunce. It has been such a telling example of what is wrong with Glasgow by watching how Gaunce manages to ignore codes and regulations that other tax payers and property owners must comply with. As…
Read MoreBusiness of the Quarter: Luxe Beauty Bar
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Chamber of Commerce hosted its fall Quarterly Breakfast on September 19th at the old school gym with a good crowd attending. Chamber Board President Daniel Bragg presented the Business of the Quarter award to Luxe Beauty Bar. Owner and operator Summer Glass accepted the award and said,…
Read MoreCrayon Rocks
By Rae Wagoner Communication Director Crayon Rocks is a cottage industry located in the heart of Hestand’s Amish country. That’s in Monroe County, and while UPS doesn’t have any trouble finding this hidden treasure, it’s a good thing that the ladies behind this niche product have a global distribution network. The 4,000-square-foot office/plant is…
Read MoreEconomic Development Board
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met on Tuesday, September 19th in a special called meeting. Since the meeting was specially called only the items on the agenda could be discussed. The court acknowledged the Metcalfe County School District tax rates have been set with 2023 Real Property and…
Read MoreHornet qualifies for state
The Metcalfe golf team competed in the region tournament at Indian Hills Golf Course in Bowling Green last Tuesday. The Hornets finished sixth out of 16 teams in the region. Metcalfe’s number one, Ben Shirley, shot a state tournament qualifying 78. Ben is the first Hornet to qualify for the state tournament in twenty years. Ben…
Read MoreMrs. Maxine Thornton of Louisville passed away
Mrs. Maxine Thornton of Louisville Kentucky departed this life on September 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Louisville Hospital. She was born February 28, 1950, to the late Richard and Emorgene Sanderson. Maxine was known for her big heart. She cared for so many and always had a kind word for everyone she met. Maxine would…
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