Allen signs with EKU
By: T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer In front of friends, family, teammates, and the community, Metcalfe standout Jax Allen signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Eastern Kentucky University Friday. Jax finished this past season as the 4th region’s 2nd leading scorer, leading the Hornets in points (20.6 ppg) and rebounds (7.6 rpg).…
Read MoreGOVERNOR SERIES: KELLY CRAFT
By Chelene Nightingale Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft, recently visited her hometown of Glasgow for a special announcement at the new Craft Innovations Campus for the local Boys and Girls Club. The Barren County Progress (BCP) sat down for a few minutes to discuss her gubernatorial campaign trail. The candidate declared her intentions…
Read MoreDanny Wayne Belcher
MADISONVILLE – Danny Wayne Belcher, 72, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville. Danny was born on Friday, October 27, 1950, on family farmland in Temple Hill, Kentucky. As a proud member of the Temple Hill Bulldogs Class of 1968, he remained in close contact with his friends and…
Read MoreVerlon Odell Kidd
GLASGOW – Verlon Odell Kidd, 98, Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Metcalfe County, he was the son of the late Eural R. Kidd and Clara Edwards Kidd. Verlon was a farmer and a retired maintenance worker at Sorensen’s in Glasgow. He was a…
Read MoreAttempted Bank Robbery
The Kentucky State Police are requesting the public’s help identifying the person in this photo. Monday afternoon, this person entered the Edmonton State Bank in the Center community of Metcalfe County demanding money from the bank staff. The person was last seen operating the white motorcycle and wearing the clothing that’s pictured. Anyone with any…
Read MoreJoyce Gray
GLASGOW – Joyce Gray, age 85, of Glasgow, passed away, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House in Glasgow. She was born in Randolph, KY on June 3, 1937, to the late Waller Shirley and the late Lilly (Cook) Shirley. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Church of…
Read MoreDiamond Recap
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer The Hornets traveled to Tompkinsville Wednesday for a 16th district matchup against the Monroe County Falcons (5-13). Jax Allen led off the game by taking a 2-1 fast ball deep over the left field fence. The Hornets would score early and often, lighting up the scoreboard with six runs in the…
Read MoreCooking Up Bright Futures
By Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Jason Lindsey is in his third year of teaching culinary and hospitality studies at Caverna High School. The program has grown considerably under his direction, with students learning food safety, service management, and hospitality training. Outside of catering for school events, Lindsey is focusing on culinary lesson…
Read MoreHometown Heroes
Elainna Barker and her mom, Sarah Barker Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald The Caverna Independent School District often refers to the phrase “small and mighty” as a slogan describing that, although it may be a smaller school system than most, it is mighty in the capabilities of its faculty and students. And…
Read MoreSteve Wayne Huff
GLASGOW – Steve Wayne Huff, age 65, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his residence. Steve was born on March 8, 1958, to the late Chester Huff and the late Madeline Jones Huff. He was an independent handyman who would help anybody. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Huff; son, Justin Huff (Sandra); daughters,…
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