Election Results
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News The May Primary election held a few surprises in Metcalfe County, such as the close results in the sheriff’s race between Republicans Jarrod Steele, who received 48.81% of the votes, and Joshua Neal, who received 51.19%. The end count was a mere 10 votes apart at 851…
Read MoreMetcalfe Alumni Wins Distinguished Award
Staff Report Larmarrous Shirley is the 2026 Kentucky State University Whitney M. Young Distinguished Alumni Award awardee. The award is given to alumni who have made an impact at the state, national, and global levels. Born in Summer Shade, Kentucky, Larmarrous graduated from Metcalfe County High School in 1990. From there, he attended Kentucky State…
Read MoreDo we pay or not?
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18th. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Terry Garrett, Matt Gallagher, Jerry Garmon, Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Mayor Doug Smith, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News. Those absent were Donna…
Read MoreMadonna Sue Biggers
GLASGOW – Madonna Sue Biggers, a devoted case worker for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and a steadfast servant of Christ, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House. Born on January 1, 1946, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Madonna lived a life deeply rooted in faith and service, leaving a profound impact…
Read MoreWilliam E Houchens
GLASGOW – William E Houchens, born October 24, 1940, in Barren County, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from SKF/Tyson Bearing in 2002. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie (Mikie) Wallace Houchens; daughter, Theresa Houchens of Smiths…
Read MorePatricia Morrison
CAVE CITY – Patricia Morrison, age 67, peacefully departed this life at her residence on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her most. Born in Canton, North Carolina, on April 19, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Mease and Doris Smith Steele. She shared twenty-six wonderful…
Read MoreHerbert Harold Morgan
SMITHS GROVE – Herbert Harold Morgan, 73, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Raymond Cecil Morgan and Myrtle Jane Vibbert Morgan. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include one son, Terry Morgan (Mavis); three grandchildren, Christopher Morgan, Zachary Morgan,…
Read MoreRebecca Lynn Johnson
GLASGOW – Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Johnson left this world on May 23, 2026, at TJ Samson Hospital. Born to her parents, Lawrence and Velma (Doby) Glass, on March 8, 1953, she leaves behind a host of family and friends. Becky retired in 2007 from TJ Samson, where she worked as an LPN, and has since…
Read MoreAda Ellen Carver
GLASGOW- Ada Ellen Carver, 69, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by loving family members. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Wilkie Louis Wright Allen. Survivors include two daughters, Stacey Shirley (Tommy) with their children, Zachary Carver, Jakob Shirley (McKenna), and Joshua…
Read MoreBrenda Emmert Tarry
GLASGOW – Brenda Jane Emmert Tarry, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born at Church Hill, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John William Emmert, Sr. and Marvin Belle Yates Emmert. Brenda was a retired supervisor at Techno-Trim and a member of the…
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