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…
Read MorePatricia “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,…
Read MoreAmending 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…
Read MoreDonations 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,…
Read MoreBonnie 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,…
Read More23 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…
Read MoreLady Bears Beat Out Lady Scotties in First round of the Caveland Classic
Lynn Bledsoe Jobe Reporter The Butler County Lady Bears faced off against the Glasgow Lady Scotties on December 29, at Rafferty’s, Double Dog- Caveland Classic, held at Edmonson County High School. In the third quarter the score was tied at 33 to 33, which goes to show you all the girls played…
Read MoreLady 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…
Read MoreChristmas 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…
Read MoreCave 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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