Casey Ray Thomas
GLASGOW – Casey Ray Thomas, born on October 15, 1975, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 7, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, and father, whose legacy of love and dedication will always be remembered by those who knew him. For 30 years, Casey devoted his career to Span Tech as a…
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GLASGOW – Pat Lakin (Gerald Patrick Lakin) died on September 27, 2025. His ashes will be buried in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery on January 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM. His brother, Larry Lakin, survives him. Reverend Wayne Hensley will officiate the service. All friends are invited. Pat was born and raised in Glasgow, KY. Joined…
Read MoreGlasgow Man Charged with Murder After Juvenile Dies in Collision
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress A Glasgow man is now facing a murder charge after a child died in a vehicle collision last May. Cory Bowles, 31, was arrested on January 6 and lodged in the Barren County Detention Center, according to Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker. According…
Read MoreCarol Janette McGuire
GLASGOW – Carol Janette Renfro McGuire, born on September 18, 1936, in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away on January 4, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, whose life was a testament to love, dedication, and faith. A devoted homemaker and caretaker, Janette took great…
Read MorePam Poynter
GLASGOW – Pam Poynter, age 61, departed this life at home, with her family by her side, on Monday, January 5, 2026. A Barren County native, she was born on February 21, 1964, to the late Harold Thomas Esters, Sr., and Elizabeth Pauline Fields. She was married to her devoted husband, Doug, who survives her.…
Read MoreKentucky to Receive More Than $210 Million for Rural Health Care Projects
By Jeff Jobe Community Commentator WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kentucky is slated to receive more than $210 million in federal funding aimed at strengthening and modernizing rural health care systems under the newly established Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, according to an announcement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie,…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Animal Shelter Board Established, Advances Animal Welfare Efforts
By Jeff Jobe EDMONTON — The Metcalfe County Animal Shelter Board was formally established in 2024 and now oversees operations of the county’s animal shelter, which functions as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare. The board is led by President Larry Wilson, who also serves as Metcalfe County Judge/Executive. Wilson is…
Read MoreCave City Farmer Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison
Other regional farmers found guilty in crop insurance fraud scheme and ordered to repay millions By A JobeNews Regional Report A Cave City farmer has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for his role in a long-running crop insurance fraud scheme that cost insurers nearly $10 million. The U.S. Attorney’s…
Read MoreSharon Lynn Cox
AUSTIN – Sharon Lynn Cox, a beloved resident of the Austin community, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospice in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on June 22, 1949, Sharon was the daughter of the late Fonis Jewell Walden and Lillian Marie Goode Walden. She dedicated her life to family, community, and her…
Read MoreHiram Jefferson Herbert, Jr.
GLASGOW – Hiram Jefferson Herbert, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 88. His legacy is one of integrity, tenacity, and fierce advocacy for his clients as well as unshakable love for his family. Jeff resided in Glasgow, Kentucky, and Hilton Head, South Carolina.…
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