REGIONAL NEWS UPDATE
Unanswered Questions: Why were dismissed charges reinstated against the mother of an autistic child? Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. On May 11, the Edmonson News reported a story about Sarah Harrison. Harrison was arrested in Brownsville by Edmonson County Sheriff Deputy Jordan Jones. According to documents, Harrison was originally charged with operating a…
Read MoreMC Fiscal Court – Stave Mill, Drug Task Force main topics of discussion
Special to the Herald-News At the regularly called meeting of the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court, the main topic of discussion was brought about by a presentation by Wes Jolly from the Edmonton-Metcalfe Industrial Development Board. Jolly was on the agenda to approach the court about additional funding via TVA tax monies, needed to complete…
Read MoreIn the aftermath of Uvalde
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. An unexpected flood of emotion rose from my heart to my eyes as I dropped off my daughter for her last day of first grade at Metcalfe Elementary School. Honestly, I had to pull some inner strength and choke back the rising sobs so not to appear to be…
Read MoreNeighbors makes history for Metcalfe
Regional News Exclusive Metcalfe native Amy Neighbors made history in May by being the first woman from Metcalfe County to be elected to the House of Representatives. She won the crowded primary in House District 21 and is unopposed in the November election. She has the prestige of also being the first woman…
Read MoreQuestionable Ethics: The Sarah Harrison Case
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. On May 11, The Gimlet/Edmonson News first reported on the story of Sarah Harrison and the questionable ethics involved in her arrest and the lost custody of her autistic son. The following information is a compilation of stories that previously ran in our newspaper. Mother continues to fight…
Read MoreLocal legend and former Harlem Globetrotter
Carl Helem to be inducted into the KHSB Hall of Fame Katrina England Reporter Hart Co. News-Herald The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 class of inductees, and Hart County’s Carl Helem will posthumously be one of the 16 individuals inducted. Carl “Kingfish” Helem led the Horse Cave High…
Read MoreBarren County Primary Election Results
Unofficial Primary Results Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Barren County TOTALS UNITED STATES SENATOR D – Joshua Wesley BLANTON, SR. 216 D – Charles BOOKER 1330 D – Ruth GAO 128 D – John MERRILL 238 R – Arnold BLANKENSHIP 73 R – Valerie “Dr Val” FREDRICK 108 R – Rand PAUL 3226 R – John…
Read MoreFormer Horses Owners Retains Attorney Claiming Abuse of Power
By Jennifer Moonsong Regional Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. In the ongoing saga of nine horses, the law firm of Gary S. Logsdon and Associates has been retained to represent the former owners of the horses. In a statement from the letter sent to County Attorney Kathryn Thomas and City Attorney Danny Basil, “This office…
Read More“In May, we wear gray.”
Daughters share story of late mom’s cancer battle Mary Beth Sallee Reporter Hart Co. News-Heraad May is Brain Cancer/Tumor Awareness Month. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, over 25,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with brain cancer and other nervous system cancers this year. These cancers will account for…
Read MoreHorse sale grinds to a halt
Animal Control Officer admits to submitting fabricated photos and seeking “dirt” on horse owner By Paula L. Ratliff BSC, MS Criminologist and Author A story that began about ‘abandoned and sick horses that were left to die’ has evolved into something more sinister, as new evidence has been uncovered: Evidence involving multiple players and many…
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