Daniel Cameron visits Edmonton
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News On Friday, people filed into the Metcalfe County Justice Center courtroom waiting for Daniel Cameron to arrive. The usual campaign assistants greeted folks as they arrived, signed in, and were seated. The 51st Attorney General of Kentucky began his speech by saying how welcomed he had been by…
Read MoreButler Funeral Home
New owner vows to local compassion Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. A few weeks ago, the Edmonton Herald News reported briefly a story about a funeral home director, Nathan Morris, who participated in a forgery that led to violations with the state board. Jobe Publishing, Inc. (JPI) has unsuccessfully attempted to obtain documents through…
Read MoreMammoth Cave Aquarium Expo
By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Axolotls, geckos, betta fish, and more made their way to Cave City as the Mammoth Cave Aquarium Expo came to town. Held August 19-20, the expo gave vendors the chance to showcase their aquatic wildlife and products, while also providing the community with the opportunity to make…
Read MoreMetcalfe County High School names new head Softball Coach
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County High School is proud to welcome Deena Hurt as the new head coach of the Lady Hornet Softball Team. Hurt served as an assistant coach for the MCHS softball program for the past eight seasons. During her 25 years of experience, she also coached basketball, cross country,…
Read MoreFriday Night Lights
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer After starting a long streak of wins last season with the season opener against Barren County, the Hornets would look to do the same in their home opener Friday night. With the hill packed hours before kickoff, the atmosphere was set for an electrifying night of football. Speaking…
Read MoreHeartbreak in Extras
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe County Middle School Softball brought excitement to the Hornet faithful in attendance last Tuesday. Facing the Monroe Falcons, Rory Bragg brought her A game, not issuing a walk on the day or allowing an earned run. Although her counterpart would issue 10 walks, the Lady Hornets would…
Read MoreHornet Golf Looks Impressive in Preparation for All “A” Week
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Traveling to Hidden Hills in Tompkinsville last Tuesday, the Hornets would put up a team score of 169, just behind the home Monroe squad (161), but well ahead of Edmonson (235). Helping lead the way to their second-place finish was low man Noah Emmitt, who put up an…
Read MoreIma Dean Rich Hurt
HISEVILLE – Ima Dean Rich Hurt, 88, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Muhlenberg County on September 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Bennett “Doc” and Flarence Croft Rich. She moved with her family to Big Meadow on January 1, 1936. She was preceded…
Read MoreNew Health Department Best Use of ARPA Funds
In June of last year, Barren County Magistrate Trent Riddle detailed in open meeting how the Barren County Fiscal Court had already committed to spend $5,458,052.00 of the total $8,581,821.00 received by the American Rescue Plan Act. At that time there was an estimated balance of $3,123,769.00 left. We disclosed in this newspaper they had…
Read MoreDavid Dale Deckard
GLASGOW – Danny Dale Deckard, 63, passed away August 19, 2023, at TJ Samson Hospital. He was the son of Joe Ann Deckard Young (Billy) and the late Fred Thomas Deckard. He was employed by Magna Metals for many years in Bowling Green, a Marine veteran, and a member of Bethel Independent Baptist Church. In…
Read More