Natosha Marie Hunt
CENTER – Natosha Marie Hunt, age 32, departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at University of Louisville Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on September 15, 1990, to the late George Hunt and Deborah Sue White Hunt. Natosha was a 2008 graduate of Edmonson County High School, and went on to play…
Read MoreJames Edward “Jimmy” Miles
GLASGOW – James Edward “Jimmy” Miles, 73, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Roger and Opal Thompson Miles. Jimmy attended Glasgow High School, after which he attended the University of Kentucky. He was a retired respiratory therapist at…
Read More1973 Civil War Days
Reenactor to return after 50 years Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald It was 50 years ago when northern Kentucky native Geoff Walden and his twin brother, Greg, learned of the Civil War Days reenactment in Hart County. Although Civil War buffs, the brothers had never heard of Civil War reenacting until…
Read MoreCaverna Football – Colonels crush Eagles 58-18 to give Hayes first win
By T. Wampler Jobe Sports New Caverna High School head football coach, Trevent Hayes, picked up his first win on a hot and humid Saturday afternoon last week. The Colonels crushed the Fairview Eagles 58-18 thanks to a second half surge. The first half took nearly two hours to play due to the required…
Read MoreEverett “Butch” Simpson, Jr.
BEE SPRINGS – Everett “Butch” Simpson Jr, age 66, died on Monday, August 28, 2023, at his home. One could say it was an unexpected passing, but this sort of ugly, unceremonious death can always be expected when you choose drugs over anything else, including your own children. These children, Everett “Charlie” Simpson III (Alexis)…
Read MoreJimmie L. Sturgeon
HORSE CAVE – Jimmie L. Sturgeon, age 86, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a firefighter for 65 years, a lifelong carpenter, and a member of the Horse Cave Christian Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Sturgeon; one…
Read MoreTrojans whip Wildcats 40-22
The Barren County Trojans overcame four fumbles to whip the Trigg County Wildcats 40-22 in the Trojan Trail Turf War. The Trojan defense helped by coming up with three interceptions. And in a game that seemed destined to be determined by big plays and big players, the Trojans had more than their fair share. BCHS quarterback,…
Read MoreColonels crush Eagles 58-18 to gives Hayes first win
New head Caverna High School football Coach Trevent Hayes picked up his first win on a hot and humid Saturday afternoon last week. The Colonels crushed the Fairview Eagles 58-18 thanks to a second half surge. The first half took nearly two hours to play due to the required water breaks provided by the officiating crew to…
Read MoreFreedom Warriors: August Hometown Heroes
By Terry Borders, JPI Freedom Warriors is a non-profit community veterans organization based in Barren County that exists to serve and help out veterans. Ernie Wagoner, the current community commander, founded the organization out of a heart to honor veterans for their service and to offer the opportunity for members to get out and help…
Read MoreLazar Carl Beaty
GLASGOW – Lazar Carl Beaty, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 5, 1934, in Waverly, FL, to the late Carl Lee and Evelyn Davis Beaty. He graduated from Lake Wells High School in 1952. After graduation, he joined the…
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