Days Gone By Series: Libby’s Monroe Grocery
By Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Small town Mom-and-Pop stores and restaurants have slowly faded over time, even in rural areas like our own. At one time, Hart County was home to many businesses where owners and patrons alike truly did know every single person who walked through the door. One of those…
Read MoreSusie Kay Moneypenny
GLASGOW – Susie Kay Moneypenny, 63, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Andre Thomas Paquette; one son, David Little; and one daughter, Robin Little. The family has chosen cremation with private services. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Read MoreJames Gary Taylor
GLASGOW – James Gary Taylor, age 68, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on November 7, 1954, in Glasgow to the late Charles Perry Taylor and the late Mary Rose (McCue) Taylor. Gary was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his nephews, Jason…
Read MoreWoman charged in father’s death has second active arrest warrant
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/The Barren County Progress A Barren County woman who was charged with allegedly murdering her father has a new active warrant out for her arrest for failure to comply with her bond conditions, which will be the second arrest since she was released from jail last November. Cheryl Leighanne Bennett and…
Read MoreThe Oaks Behavioral Health
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Everyone needs a little help when it comes to life’s ups and downs and children are no exception. The chaotic world that children deal with every day takes a toll on them and sometimes as adults, we don’t realize just how much. Children have to manage things beyond…
Read MoreMetcalfe Shoebox Mission Kick-Off
By Carol Perkins Metcalfe Coordinator Our 2023 Metcalfe Shoebox Mission (part of Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child) has officially begun! Last year, we sent 1,150 boxes to children in over 170 countries and territories, many of them “unreached” (missionaries are prohibited). With the help of individuals, business owners, organizations, and churches, we can set…
Read MoreMichael Wayne Ray
GLASGOW – Michael Wayne Ray, 68, departed to his heavenly home Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was retired from Dana Corporation thereafter; he worked for Anderson Forest Products and also retired from there. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ray; one brother, Steve Ray (Donna); one sister, Willowdean Hogue; one brother-in-law; six sisters-in-law; and…
Read MoreMary Anne Morgan Bush
GLASGOW – Mary Anne Morgan Bush, 96, went to her heavenly home Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Marvin Dewey Morgan and Willie Lackie Hancock Morgan Eldridge. She was a long time member of Barren County Homemakers and a founding member of the Tracy Homemakers and a member of Tracy…
Read MoreLeroy Smith
TOMPKINSVILLE – Leroy Smith, 79, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, while in the company of family, at T J Samson Hospital, Glasgow, KY. Leroy was born in Metcalfe County, KY on February 20, 1944, a son of the late Evelyn (Syra) and Howard Smith. Leroy was a farmer, in his early years a truck…
Read MoreTonight: Glasgow’s 9/11 Candle Light Vigil
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Everyone is invited to tonight’s 9/11 Candle Light Vigil, which will begin at 7 p.m. at the Glasgow Fire Department. The vigil is held each year in Glasgow as a way to remember those who perished on Sept. 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center attack. Locals have…
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