Record Setting Early and Often
By T.J. Morgan Freeland Sports Writer The Metcalfe County High School golf team competed in two events this past week, the second week of their season. After an impressive start to the season, finishing 3rd out of 17 teams at the Barren County Invitational, Metcalfe took to the tees at Hidden Hills in Monroe…
Read MoreMyDefense Martial Arts Studio Opens
Special to the Herald-News Last Monday was special. Another first occurred in Edmonton when Michael Arnold opened the doors of his new business MyDefense giving Edmonton its very first martial arts studio. Over the last several months, many of you have probably noticed the old Nunn’s Drugs building undergoing a transformation. A lot of…
Read MoreLee Warren Johnson
CAVE CITY – Lee Warren Johnson, age 76, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Danville, Ky. He was a native of Barren County and an industrial welder. He was a member of Caveland Baptist Church. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a friend to all, he…
Read MoreRichardson Stadium Updates
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor It has been 391 days since the community-beloved John E. Richardson Stadium was destroyed by fire leaving remnants of days gone by in a pile of rubble. The fire was determined to be electrical in nature. Today, the field itself appears to be in great condition and well-maintained. But standing…
Read MoreHorace Junior Williams
GLASGOW – Horace Junior Williams, 70, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. Born February 20, 1953, in Graceville, Florida, he was the son of the late John James Williams and Bennie Frank Hyatt Williams. Junior was an auto body repairman who had many interests. He loved spending time…
Read MoreMary Elizabeth Spears Frazier
SUMMER SHADE – Mary Elizabeth Spears Frazier, age 82, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Metcalfe County Health Care. Born September 16, 1940, in Celina, TN she was a daughter of the late Jack and Vandana Short Spears. Mary owned and ran Mary’s Restaurant in Summer Shade for many years and was a member…
Read MoreArtle Wade Bell, Sr.
GLASGOW – Artle Wade Bell, Sr., 66, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Lonnie Edwin Bell and Rosetta Goldsmith Bell. He is survived by five children, Tammie Bell, Artle Wade Bell, Jr. (Tammy Jo), Joseph Lee Bell (Angela), Jesse Wayne Bell,…
Read MorePaul Wayne Kirby
EDMONTON – Paul Wayne Kirby, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at this residence. Mr. Kirby was born on Saturday, May 24, 1947, the son of Kenneth and Beatrice (Manley) Kirby. Mr. Kirby was a Christian man, member of North Main Church of Christ in Edmonton, and was a disabled veteran of…
Read MoreTammie Lynn Jessie
EDMONTON – Tammie Lynn Jessie, 56, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 2, 2023, with her loving family at her side. Tammie was born August 1, 1967, in Glasgow to the late Henry Thomas “Buster” Jessie and Daisy Marie England Jessie of Edmonton who survives. Tammie was an outgoing person who had a bubbling personality. She…
Read MoreVirginia Glass Houchens
AUSTIN, KY – Virginia Glass Houchens, age 89, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Virginia was born on June 20, 1934, to the late Herbert and Ruth Reeves Glass. She was a retired culinarian at Barren River State Park and a member of the Mount Olivet Missionary Baptist Church at Austin.…
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