Scotties shutout Falcons 28-0
The Glasgow High School Scotties and Coach Jeff Garmon recorded their second shutout of the young season last Friday night at home. The Scotties shutout the Monroe County Falcons 28-0 to improve to 3-0. The Scotties only allowed a touchdown against Russellville (42-6) or they would have three shutouts. The Scotties took the opening kickoff…
Read MoreTrojans edge Raiders 7-6, 3-0 for 1st time since 1995
Spillman’s QB sneak and Adam’s PAT kick give the Trojans the win. The Barren County Trojans needed a break last week to run their record to 3-0 for the first time in 30 years. They got it when a wide open Warren East receiver dropped a probable 4th down touchdown pass to preserve the Trojans…
Read MoreStacy Lee Brown
CENTER – Stacy Lee Brown, age 55, of Metcalfe, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. Mr. Brown was a former employee of B.R. Retread. He was born on Monday, June 17, 1968, the son of Stanley “Sam” and Linda Louise (Woosley) Brown. He was preceded in…
Read MoreMetcalfe Golf Reaches Home Stretch
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe Golf returned home Monday to Summer Shade for a match with Allen County. Teeing off against the Patriots with home course advantage, the Hornets looked to reestablish their victorious ways. Being led by Ben Shirley, a young Hornet golf team showed incredible potential early in the season.…
Read MoreA Hidden Gem – Harvest of History slated for Sept. 8-9
Photos Characters – Reenactors Special to Jobe Publishing, Inc. The South Central Kentucky Cultural Center is often called “a hidden gem” by local visitors and tourists from across the country and even around the world. Located just off the downtown square at 200 W. Water Street in Glasgow, the museum has three levels packed…
Read MoreFirst day of school photos
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News Everyone (almost) looks excited for the first day of school in Metcalfe County on August 28th. We hope you look at these photos and think back and remember how excited and nervous you were on your first day of a new school year. Maybe you moved up to middle school…
Read MorePast, Present, and Future
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News A meeting of past and present occurred at Butler Funeral Home last Monday. Former owners Donnie and Judy Butler stopped by to chat with new owner John Horan about the history of the funeral home. A member of the JPI staff was invited to meet Mr. Horan and…
Read More97th Branstetter Park Homecoming
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The 97th Branstetter Park Homecoming and Music Festival did not disappoint. The crowd was larger than last year on Saturday, August 26th. There was good food, good music, and a lot of fellowship. The services on Sunday, August 27th were wonderful and well attended. …
Read MoreBarbara Jewell Poteet
GLASGOW – Barbara Jewell Poteet, 81, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Island and Bessie Hagan Franklin. She was a homemaker and a member of the Grider Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include three children, Johnny Poteet, Karen Thompson (Emmett Barnett),…
Read MoreAmanda Sue Neal
KNOB LICK – Amanda Sue Neal, 43, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of Janice Neal Ennis and the late Larry Wayne Ennis. She was a homemaker. In addition to her mother Janice Ennis, she is survived by two…
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