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Barry Cleo Whitlow

EDMONTON – Barry Cleo Whitlow, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 18, 1947, to the late Ashby and Dortha Froedge Whitlow. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ashby Anderson Whitlow, and three siblings, Faye, Roger, and Patrick. Barry was the owner…

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Patricia “Pat” Ann Zackery Lynch

GLASGOW – Patricia “Pat” Ann Zackery Lynch, born on March 6, 1947, in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. A beloved figure in her community, Patricia will be remembered for her warm spirit and her dedicated service as a hairdresser at Mr. Joe’s Cosmetology. Throughout her life,…

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Amending the Solar Ordinance

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its first meeting of 2026 on Thursday, January 8th, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Also in attendance were Financial…

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Donations and Raises

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 5th, at the Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Councilmembers Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, Tommy England, and City Attorney Brian Pack. Others in attendance were City Clerk/Administrator Dawn Devore,…

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Bonnie Lou Edwards

CENTER – Bonnie Lou Edwards, 72, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Metcalfe Health & Rehab. She was born July 12, 1953, in Greensburg, KY, to the late Frank and Myrtle Estes Gibson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Timmie Edwards; her daughter, Laura White; three sisters, Ruth, Brenda,…

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23 Candidates Force First-Ever Glasgow Council Primary; Full Candidate Listing

By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress The City of Glasgow has a record-setting candidate filing with 23 candidates by the January 9 deadline. Barren County Clerk Helena Chase Birdwell said on Friday evening that despite attempts to find information on any former primary races for Glasgow City Council Members, none could be found. “We…

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Lady Bears go 2-4 in Classics

    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   After a 4-1 start, the Butler County Lady Bears are looking to regroup following the Best of Twin Lakes Holiday Classic before Christmas and the Rafferty’s/Double Dogs Caveland Classic before the new year. They were 1-2 in both tournaments and will look to build from their…

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Christmas Night Tragedy Turns Into a Miracle Rescue

    Special to The Edmonson News   ***The following is a community interest story provided by Dillon Beckner to the Edmonson News.***   On December 25, around 9:00 p.m., Dillon Beckner received a call regarding a coon dog that had gone into a cave and did not come back out. Beckner contacted the owner…

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Cave Country Trails to Host Public Workshops

    Staff Report Cave Country Trails, Inc. will host public workshops in January and February to gather input on plans highlighting the Kentucky portion of the historic John Muir 1,000 Mile Walk to the Gulf. The project focuses on the route taken by naturalist John Muir during his 1867 journey through Kentucky, including stops…

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