HAROLD LEE SPEAR
Harold Lee Spear passed away on August 19, 2022, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital. Harold was the son of the late Carl and Leona (Brown) Spear. He was a graduate of Temple Hill High School and attended Bowling Green Business College. Harold was employed at the Glasgow Daily Times 42 years where he was…
Read MoreBARBARA MATTHEWS
GLASGOW – Barbara Matthews, age 74, died Friday, August 19, 2022, at her residence. She was born on November 14, 1947, to the late Fred Shaw and the late Nancy (Sneed) Shaw. She was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church and was married to the late Delbert Birge. She is survived by one daughter,…
Read MoreHale Votes “No”
Magistrates support PDB and passes an option for $32M Judicial Center without him By Allyson Dix and Jeff Jobe Barren County Progress Barren County Judge-Executive Micheal Hale makes another stand against magistrates, and this time they are joined by members of the Property Development Board (PDB). In the August 16, 2022 Fiscal Court meeting, Hale…
Read MoreCARES Act Detailed
Judge-Executive Hale Misspoke of Reimbursements By Jeff Jobe Community Publisher Barren County Progress/JPI News Barren County Judge-Executive Micheal Hale has repeatedly told magistrates and county tax payers that the county was reimbursed expenses associated with the care of nine seized horses from the CARES Act. However, the Department of Local Government confirmed that this did…
Read MoreJAMES ALBERT FISHER
James Albert Fisher, 67, Auburn, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Radcliff. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary Louise Houchens Fisher. Survivors include one sister, Evelyn Birge of Glasgow; one brother, Gary Fisher of Louisville; one step-sister, Becky Haynes of Youngstown, OH; five nieces and nephews,…
Read MoreKANDIS T. JAGGERS
Kandis T. Jaggers, age 86 of Louisville, formerly Bee Spring, departed this life on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Norton Audubon Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on May 30, 1936, to the late Mitch and Ruby Minton Vincent. She was married to Wendell Jaggers, who preceded her in death. Kandis retired after working…
Read MoreMunfordville City Council: Political signs, water pooling create heated debate
Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald The Munfordville City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 8 at Munfordville City Hall. Council members Kenny Shepperd, Annie Swift, Shelli Gibbons, Jeremy Atwell, and Bill Belt were in attendance, as well as Mayor John Johnson, City Attorney Matthew Roberts, and City Clerk Neva Brent. Council…
Read MoreA Fresh Start for Caverna Cheer
Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Something big is happening for Caverna Cheerleaders. New coaches, new squad. Fresh start. “I’m so excited to truly be back on the cheer mat,” said Head Coach Jalen Woodard. “It’s bound to be a great year. I’m determined to bring that purple pride and the true definition of…
Read MoreHart County Republican Party
Maddox and Deters campaigns clash during meeting By Asa Waggoner Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Hart County Republican Committee (HCGOP) conducted its regular business meeting on Monday, August 1. During the meeting, special guests took the floor to speak, answer questions, and address concerns. Special Guests and Questions Horse Cave Mayor Randall Curry spoke…
Read MoreOgles breaks school record, claims state title
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Earlier this summer, a Barren County High School (BCHS) student-athlete earned a spot for his name in the record books. Taylor Ogles, currently a senior at BCHS, broke a track and field school record and also claimed the school’s first track and field state title in nearly three…
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