FFA Greenhouse in Full Bloom
Staff Report The Butler County FFA Greenhouse is in full swing this spring, with students hard at work growing plants and gaining hands-on experience along the way. The greenhouse is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with special Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to noon on April 25,…
Read MoreMain Street Comes Alive for Spring Fling
Story and pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce brought the community together in a big way during the 2026 Spring Fling, held Saturday, April 25th along Main Street in front of the Butler County Courthouse. Although early forecasts called for rain, the weather turned out to be just…
Read MoreEarth Day at Mammoth Cave Transplants
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor April 22, 2026 – A day to celebrate the big blue ball we all share was held at Mammoth Cave Transplants. The Edmonson County Extension Office played a big part in putting together the event. Plant Mama, Janet Dennison was happy to host the event at her…
Read MoreEdmonson County High School JAG host Career Fair
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Edmonson County High School Jag held a career fair on April 21, 2026. Students had the opportunity to see what sort of job opportunities were available to them. Vendors explained what each business provides and the jobs available in the industry. Colleges were also on site for…
Read MoreDarius Wayne Hensley
GLASGOW – Darius Wayne Hensley, a faithful servant to his Lord, passed from his earthly life on May 1, 2026. Wayne was born in Danville, KY, on May 10, 1951, to his parents, Orval and Myrtle Hensley. Growing up in the small town of McKinney, KY, Wayne graduated from McKinney High School and continued his…
Read MoreSarah Joyce Hume
GLASGOW – Sarah Joyce Hume, 72, passed peacefully from this life on April 29, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and friends when she took the hand of her Jesus to live eternally in Heaven. She was born on February 21, 1954, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Carter…
Read MoreTerry Reid Gray
GLASGOW – Terry Reid Gray, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted Christian, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at Gallatin Rehab and Nursing in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born on October 26, 1948, in Edmonton, Kentucky, Terry lived a life marked by dedication to his country, his faith, and his family. Terry honorably served in…
Read MoreMae Firkins Edwards
EDMONTON – Mae Firkins Edwards, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Edmonton, KY, on September 6, 1937, to the late Maggie Lee Gibson Firkins and Andy Lucian “Gump” Firkins. Mae loved tending her flower and vegetable garden and spending time outdoors. She also loved looking back at…
Read MoreBonita Gail Bober
WALLBURG, NC – Bonita Gail Bober, 61, of Wallburg, North Carolina, passed away at home on April 12, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1964, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Betty and Wilson Hurt Jr. Some of her fondest childhood memories were being on the family farm in Kentucky. She worked at Volvo for the…
Read MoreSterling Gilbert
GLASGOW – Sterling Gilbert, 85, Knob Lick, for 56 years and presently of Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Jackson County, KY, on May 10, 1940, to the late Benjamin Harrison Gilbert and Cora Lee May Gilbert. He was also preceded in death by one son,…
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