Cleaning Up ARPA
Magistrates realize motion approved is not what JE Hale signed; Hale silent on issue Allyson Dix Government News/BCP Healthcare workers in Barren County will have the opportunity to receive ARPA funds, also known as “premium pay,” in the near future if they have not received any yet. Trent Riddle, Chairman of Barren County’s American Rescue…
Read MoreSon seeking information about missing father
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Leroy Evans Martin, formerly of Glasgow, has been reported as a missing person. According to Martin’s son, Carrington Maxey, Martin was last heard from on June 28 or June 29 with no sightings of Martin since those dates. “His last known whereabouts is leaving Louisville headed to…
Read MoreHomeschool
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald It is no surprise that, with the pandemic, the number of parents who have opted to homeschool their children has considerably increased. However, despite Covid-19 vaccines, mask mandates being lifted, and schools having returned to in-person learning, many parents have chosen to continue directing their children’s educations…
Read MoreThe art of the fight
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Jobe Publishing, Inc. Photos and commentary by JR Jessie One could say that Patches Childers is a natural-born teacher, especially when it comes to his passion: Jiu-Jitsu. Although his abilities and love of teaching others is apparent, Childers says it wasn’t “even a thought” until 2017. He came to be…
Read MoreLocal singer-songwriters featured at music festival
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald At such a young age, musicians Cara Bishop and Kara Wilder are making their mark on the Kentucky music scene. Bishop, age 15, and Wilder, age 16, were recently featured during the Young Songwriters Round at the 29th Annual Master Musicians Festival (MMF) on July 16 in…
Read MoreCourt approves unnamed location for new judicial center
Allyson Dix Government News/BCP Barren County Fiscal Court selected and voted to approve a location for a new judicial center last week following a closed session meeting. Magistrate Jeff Botts made the motion once the court returned to open session to “authorize the use of eminent domain, if necessary, to secure property at the…
Read MoreTaco Bell spices up Cave City
Cave City, KY., July 21, 2022 – Taco Bell® Franchisee Southpaw / ABTB LLC announced the planned opening of its restaurant location on Mammoth Cave Street, which will open its doors in early 2023. Cave City residents will now be able to enjoy Taco Bell’s most favorite menu items such as the Crunchy Taco, Doritos®…
Read MoreRickey Shirley Retires
By Jane Marsh Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald The Hart County Fiscal Court met at 9 a.m. on July 21 on the second floor of the Hart County Courthouse. During the Citizen’s Request portion of the meeting, Judge-Executive Joe Choate announced that Rickey Shirley, who started working for the county on June 1, 1988, would…
Read MoreKIMBERLY ANN POE
HOPKINSVILLE – Kimberly Ann Poe, age 54, departed this life on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Christian County native was born on October 12, 1967, to the late Willis and Patty Hogan Duffer. Kim had a heart of gold, cherished her family, and was a caregiver by nature. …
Read MoreCHAD WHITLOW
Chad Whitlow, 41, passed away July 25, 2022. He was born November 1, 1980, in Glasgow, Kentucky. He is currently the supervisor for Caveland Wood Products in Cave City, Kentucky. He enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Billy and Sharon Whitlow; two sisters, Sarah Ridings…
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