Lightning strikes car on I-65
By Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald On May 8, Michelle Meredith was traveling southbound on I-65 with her granddaughter when something nearly unbelievable happened. Her car was struck by lightning. They had just gotten on the interstate in Park City when the incident occurred. “I saw either a bolt or fire, not sure…
Read MoreCensus reapportionment
The following is a notice required by the state constitution following a census to redistribute the districts within the county.
Read MoreUnofficial Metcalfe County Election Results
Unofficial Primary Results Voter turnout – 17.56% Metcalfe County TOTALS GOVERNOR D – Andy BESHEAR 338 D – Peppy MARTIN 33 D- Geoffrey M. YOUNG 24 R – Daniel CAMERON 326 R – Jacob CLARK 7 R- David COOPER 10 R – Kelly CRAFT 285 R – Eric DETERS 41 R – Bob DEVORE…
Read MoreAnn Terri Wilson
GLASGOW – Ann Terri (Shaw) Wilson, 62, passed away May 15, 2023, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. Born May 19, 1960, to Ray and Avis (Rowe) Shaw Kinser who preceded her in death. Ann was of the Baptist faith, a retired Finance Manager with Jim Johnson Auto, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,…
Read MoreBarren County Unofficial Election Results, 15.72% voter turnout
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Barren County – Unofficial Primary Election Results for May 16, 2023 Barren County cast 5,034 votes tonight out of a total of 32,025 registered voters – 15.72% turnout. Kentucky Governor REPUBLICAN: Kelly Craft 1,253 Daniel Cameron 1,188 Ryan Quarles 860 Eric Deters 116 Alan…
Read MoreLarry D. Bean
BROWNSVILLE – Larry D. Bean, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green from a sudden stroke, and left his family heartbroken. The Edmonson County native was born on September 2, 1952, to Douglas and Roberta McCombs Bean. He was married to his best friend and…
Read MoreFounder’s Day 2023
Farmers Market Funds
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met on Tuesday, May 9th with everyone in attendance. The first order of business was annual supply bids. The bid envelopes were opened and read to those in attendance by Judge/Executive Larry Wilson. There were 3 bids received for crushed stone and gravel,…
Read MoreMCMS has new guidance counselor
By Torrie Osbon Director of Communications Metcalfe County Middle School welcomes a new guidance counselor for the 2023-2024 school year. Candi Murphy begins her new duties in July. Murphy was born and raised in Columbia where she attended Adair County High School. She graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with honors in 2000. She then…
Read MoreAg Day at MCES
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director What a beautiful day for Ag Day at Metcalfe County Elementary School! A big thanks to our high school FFA, 4-H, and Farm to School students for hosting this interactive learning opportunity. Also, we couldn’t do this without support from our local farms and farmers. Thank you all! …
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