Nettie Beatrice Neal
GLASGOW – Nettie Beatrice Neal, 88, departed this life on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her home. The Barren County native was born on January 6, 1935, to the late Edgar Stephenson and the late Nettie Mae Bowles Stephenson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years,…
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GLASGOW – Sylvia Boston Sandefur, age 77, departed this life on Monday, August 21, 2023, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. The Barren County native was born on July 31, 1946, to the late Payne and Ora Stephens Boston. She was married to Sam Sandefur, who also preceded her in death. Sylvia was a member of…
Read MoreA. F. Crow: Restoring their Roots
Allyson Dix Managing Editor Barren County Progress The Barren County Progress reported a few weeks ago a brief story on a funeral home director, Nathan Morris, who participated in a forgery leading to violations with the state board. BCP has unsuccessfully attempted to obtain many documents through the Open Records Act since July 31…
Read MoreTrojans and Raiders pick up road wins, Colonels drop opener
By T. Wampler Jobe Sports The Barren County Trojans opened their season with a road victory over the Metcalfe County Hornets, a 30 – 0 shutout win. The Trojans will play at home next week in the second game of the Trojan Trail Turf Wars scheduled to start at 8 pm. The Trojans will be the featured…
Read More97 Years of homecoming and festival
Special to the Herald-News This year marks the 97th year of the Branstetter Park Homecoming and Music Festival being held on Saturday, August 26th, and Sunday, August 27th. The park is located near the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 163, about one mile east of Summer Shade, Kentucky at 396 Branstetter Park-Old Trace…
Read MoreMy Two Cents Worth
PJ Martin The Herald-News I am sure most of you have read about the situation with our 911 Call Center. It seems like every meeting from the Edmonton City Council to Metcalfe Fiscal Court discusses it. The only possible conclusion is that Glasgow/Barren County want rid of Metcalfe’s 911 Center and they are trying…
Read MoreScotties shutout Hawks 35-0
By T. Wampler Jobe Sports The Glasgow High School Scotties and Coach Jeff Garmon won their season opener at home. The Scotties shutout the LaRue County Hawks 35-0. The season opened with a bang. Scottie senior, Rico Crowder, took an inside pitch from quarterback, Easton Jessie, on the first play from scrimmage and raced 80…
Read MoreDaniel 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…
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