KSP Trooper Houk inspires youth through education
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last week was recognized as the annual Read Across America week and Kentucky State Trooper Jonathan Houk visited many elementary schools across the area to visit and read to the children including Metcalfe Elementary. The date for Read Across America week is chosen to honor the late Dr.…
Read MoreCalifornia man charged with murder of missing veteran
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Human remains found in Metcalfe County have led to a murder charge for a California man. According to Kentucky State Police, on Aug. 11, 2022, Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) requested assistance with a missing person investigation on Breeding Road. KSP Troopers and Detectives launched an investigation after…
Read MoreBarren County Property Deed Transfers
The following deeds were filed in the office of the Barren County Clerk during the February 27, 2023, to March 03, 2023, time period. Orville Junior Bailey and Dana Bailey to Brandi Craine, Tracts (24,587 sq. ft.), Coral Hill Rd. Tax $10.00. Keaton Cole Walker and Shelby Jae Walker to Dustin Schlichting and Crystal Schlichting,…
Read MoreHigh winds cause widespread damage
Local State of Emergency Declared By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Widespread damage and lingering power outages across the Commonwealth have led to local emergency orders after an outbreak of record-setting high winds on Friday. Heavy rain and sustained high wind speeds throughout the afternoon into the night brought, at times, hurricane-force winds. The…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Investigates the Murder of a Missing Person in Metcalfe County
EDMONTON, Ky. (March 3, 2023) – On August 11, 2022, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15, received a call from Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance investigating a missing person from a residence on Breeding Road in Metcalfe County. KSP Troopers and Detectives responded to the area and learned Corey Nathan Hart, age 35 of…
Read MoreRussell Edward Spradlin, 78, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away
Russell Edward Spradlin, 78, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his residence. He was a son of the late Charlie Leo Spradlin and Nannie Gertrude Thompson Spradlin. He was a retired tobacco farmer. He is survived by one daughter: Thresea D. Wilkerson and her husband Gary W. Wilkerson: one grandson: Nathaniel…
Read MoreJimmy James Chester “Bobo” Smith, 74, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away
Jimmy James Chester “Bobo” Smith, 74, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his residence. He was a son of the late William Carl Smith and Bessie Marie Settles Smith. He was a member of the Locust Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by three brothers: Ronnie Smith and his wife…
Read MoreHorses go Home
County transfers ownership and legal appeals are over Jeff Jobe Community Publisher Barren County Progress/JPI In what readers of the Barren County Progress know is the right decision, Barren County Fiscal Court has voted unanimously to transfer ownership of all nine horses back to the former owner, Brittany Turner. In an agreement offered and refused…
Read MoreCharles Wayne Hale, 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away
Charles Wayne Hale, 79, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House. He was born May 11, 1943 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Charles Turner Hale and Willie Belle McGuire Hale. Charles co-owned Charles T. Hale and Son with his father and worked as a carpenter. He…
Read MoreNancy S. Gibson, 83, of Glasgow went to her heavenly home on Tuesday
Nancy S. Gibson, 83, of Glasgow went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1939 in Knoxville, TN to the late Charles Clifford Bailey and Ellen Catherine Roach Bailey. After graduating form Rule High School in Knoxville, Nancy attended Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and received her…
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