John R. Denham
BROWNSVILLE – John R. Denham, age 96, departed this life on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at The Medical Center of Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on January 8, 1927, to the late Oscar and Lula Denham. John was a member of Oak Grove United Baptist Church. He retired from Reynolds Aluminum after…
Read MoreOne more hurdle
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Much of the discussion centered on the South Industrial Park and the PS&C Project at the March 20th meeting of the Edmonton Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA) meeting. Those unable to attend were Mayor Doug Smith and Terry Garrett. Chairman Wes Jolly began by saying, “…fire pump is…
Read MoreSpring Breakfast
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce held its first breakfast of the year on March 21st. A large crowd of 115 gathered at the Old School Gym to hear guest speakers and enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast served by Diane’s Catering. Chamber President Daniel Bragg awarded the Business of…
Read MoreCoaches’ Court – Part 2
By: T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Losing these guys is very difficult to me. It’s difficult to express in words how emotional it makes me. These guys are like my kids, I love them and want them to be successful in whatever they do the rest of their lives. – Coach Brandon Brockman …
Read MoreBenjamin Hernandez
CAVE CITY – Benjamin Hernandez, age 80, passed away on March 25, 2023, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Cuernavaca, Mexico native was born on August 3, 1942, to the late Antonio Alarcon and Martina Hernandez Alarcon. He was married to Betty Poynter, who survives. Benjamin was of the Catholic faith and had…
Read MoreJerry Leonard Lile
Jerry Leonard Lile, 77, of Knob Lick went to his Heavenly home on March 24, 2023. He was the son of the late Landis Lile and the late Emma Mae Nichols. Leonard was of the Baptist faith and attended various churches in the community. He was a retired machine operator at SKF/Tyson Bearing. His greatest…
Read MoreJohnny “Joe Dank” Davis
CHALYBEATE – Johnny “Joe Dank” Davis, age 81, departed this life on March 25, 2023, at The Medical Center of Bowing Green. The Edmonson County native was born on July 21, 1941, to the late Rev. John White and Mary Hawks Davis. He was married to the late Margaret Ann Garner Davis and Kathy Logsdon…
Read MoreBilly Sexton
GLASGOW – Billy Sexton, 48, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born October 13, 1974, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late William Donald Sexton and Vonnie Hurt Sexton, who survives. Billy was a Safety Environmental Analyst at Tenneco and was of the Baptist faith. He loved rooting for Alabama football,…
Read MoreWilliam Randal Brown
TOMPKINSVILLE – William Randal Brown, age 61, passed away on March 25, 2023. He was born on April 04, 1961, in Glasgow, the son of the late Wayne Randal Brown, and Barbara Ann Davis Brown, who survives. He was an avid coon hunter and outdoorsman. In addition to his mother, he is survived by…
Read MoreWCLU Crain accepts job with WBKO
by Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress A familiar voice across the community recently announced his plans to advance in his career path. WCLU Radio News Director Brennan Crain shared that he is leaving to pursue a new career as Assistant News Director at WBKO News in Bowling Green. Brennan accepted the position with WCLU…
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