The Trees and the Forest
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher Barren County Progress JPI Whether growing a business or a community, leadership must understand the challenges facing all parts of the operation but not lose sight of the big picture. Those who work on the front lines often think executives have their heads in the clouds, too far removed to…
Read MoreMetcalfe Plays Host to 16th
T.J. Morgan, Jobe Publishing, Inc. Note: Brackets are pictured at end of the story. Photos/Metcalfe County Schools Metcalfe County is the host site for the 2023 16th district basketball tournament. Both Metcalfe’s Hornets and Lady Hornets should see substantial crowds on Monday night in the first round as they take the floor…
Read MoreSuzie C. Smith, age 61, of Glasgow, passed away Saturday
Suzie C. Smith, age 61, of Glasgow, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her home. She was born on October 6, 1961, in Columbus, IN to the late Almand Austin Carroll and the late Nora (Riddle) Joyce. She was a housekeeper for Columbus Regional Hospital and a member of Hillside Baptist Church. She is survived…
Read MoreCARSON GIL HERNANDEZ
TOMPKINSVILLE – Carson Gil Hernandez, 14, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette, Tennessee. He was born in Glasgow on October 9, 2008. He was an eighth-grade student at Barren County Middle School. He was quite the outdoorsman, anything from hunting to fishing, spending every waking second he could…
Read MoreThelma Jean Neal Byrd, 88, of Hiseville, KY, passed away
Thelma Jean Neal Byrd, 88, of Hiseville, KY, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Monday, February 13, 2023; at Glenview Health & Rehab Center. A native of Barren County, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe Neal and Annie Mae Abney. She was an avid gardener, lover of animals, and possessed a…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Reach Out to Help Communities
By Lynn Bledsoe Jobe Publishing, Inc. Recently a Kentucky State Trooper went viral when he stopped to help change someone’s tire. This is a normal day for most Troopers, helping fellow citizens is part of their calling. Our Kentucky State Police do many things to help their communities. Law enforcement is a vital part…
Read MoreFarewell my friend
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News This past week the folks at the Herald-News suffered a great loss when columnist Wendall Kennison passed away. Not only was Wendall a columnist, but a good friend to me and many others. I will remember Wendall for his kindness, his jokes, his stories, and his friendship. Over…
Read MoreLoans and cameras
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met on Monday, February 6th for the February meeting. All members were in attendance except City Attorney Brian Pack. The Edmonton-Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Chairman Wes Jolly presented an update on the Pennington Stave & Cooperage (PS&C) stating that the inside equipment is…
Read MoreMetcalfe County School Board Meeting
By Torrie Osbon Public Relations Director The Metcalfe County Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 6, 2023. Superintendent Josh Hurt announced Monday was the beginning of FRYSC week in Kentucky. He thanked staff members Patty Bunch, Judy Thompson, Lori Eskridge, and Amy London for their work serving the needs of…
Read MoreE-Poll books approved
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in a special called session on Monday, November 6th. All members were in attendance with the exception of County Attorney Sharon Howard. The only item on the agenda was the request to purchase E-Poll books for each precinct in preparation for the…
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