Multiple 911 Calls Preceded Fatal Shooting on Frazier Avenue
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Emergency dispatch records show multiple 911 calls were made reporting an intoxicated and disruptive individual in the hours leading up to a fatal shooting on December 26. According to emergency communications, callers reported a highly intoxicated male at or near 305 Frazier Avenue in Glasgow who was yelling…
Read MoreJames Lewis Bray
GLASGOW – James Lewis Bray, 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late James Gaylord Bray and Jewell Algerine Perkins Bray. James was a carpenter with his dad and brother in the Bray Construction Company. He was a very kind person, a lover…
Read MoreClara Belle Combs
SHELBYVILLE – Clara Belle Combs, 103, and formerly of Tompkinsville, KY, passed away Friday, January 15, 2026, at Maple Grove Senior Living in Shelbyville, KY. She was born on June 2, 1922, in Vernon, KY, to the late Bob and Dora Anderson Dyer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Miller Combs.…
Read MoreJohn James Tomko III
GLASGOW – John James Tomko III, born on November 29, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was a dedicated professional and a beloved family man, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and devotion. John spent over 25 years at Eaton Axle, where…
Read MoreCalvin Wade Ferguson
EDMONTON – Calvin Wade Ferguson, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at TJ Samson Hospital. He was born January 28, 1964, to the late W.C and Nora Holland Ferguson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Candy Young Ferguson, and his siblings, Sherman Ferguson, Serrelda Ferguson Crews, and Hubert Bo…
Read MoreAllen “Rooster” England
CAVE CITY – Allen “Rooster” England, age 55, peacefully departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The Barren County native was born on December 7, 1970, to Bonnie Adwell Tibbs and the late David Allen England. He was married to his loving wife, Honey, who survives. Allen was a gifted and…
Read MoreJohnny Joe Smith
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Johnny Joe Smith, 60, formerly of Glasgow, Ky passed away unexpectedly on 12/31/2025 at his residence in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was employed at F.A. Wilhelm Construction Company and was a dedicated member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, a brotherhood he deeply valued. Johnny Joe was one of…
Read MoreGirls’ 15th District Basketball: Trojanettes defeat Lady Scotties 65-26
By T. Wampler, JPI Sports The Glasgow High School Lady Scotties and Coach Kelsey Kirkpatrick traveled to take on Coach Piper Lindsey and the Barren County Trojanettes in an important 15th District matchup last Friday night. One big difference in this year’s first matchup between the two crosstown rivals is that the Lady Scotties entered…
Read MoreMax Marcum
ST. LOUIS, MO – Max Marcum, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 21. Born in Edmonton, Kentucky, on August 7, 1934, he was the son of Max and Annie K. Marcum. Known for his larger-than-life personality, quick wit, and practical jokes, Max lived each day to the fullest, had a gift of making friends wherever…
Read MoreMichael Neal Jones
HARTSVILLE, TN – Michael Neal Jones, born on August 20, 1961, in Del Rio, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hartsville, Tennessee, on January 12, 2026. He is remembered fondly by those who knew him for his unwavering spirit, passion for life, and dedication to his family. Mike had a fruitful career as…
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