Integrity in Public Service — Call for Strong Local Leadership
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher Jobe Publishing Inc. Jobe@jobeinc.com Candidates with integrity—and genuine respect for the office they hold—do something too often forgotten in modern politics: they notify voters of their intentions before filing deadlines close. It is a small act on the surface, but a powerful one for transparency, fairness, and community trust. A…
Read MoreAn Uneventful Meeting
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 1st, at the Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Councilmembers Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, Tommy England, and City Attorney Brian Pack. Others in attendance were City Clerk/Administrator Dawn Devore,…
Read MoreDEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis
Jim Scott Special Agent in Charge Louisville Division Kevin McWilliams, Public Information Office The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America, a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at reducing both the supply and demand for…
Read MoreGlasgow Approves Financial Incentives for Property Developer
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress After lengthy discussion and an attempt to table the item, the Glasgow City Council approved 8-1 a municipal order on Monday night that will provide financial incentives for a developer planning a housing unit on Cleveland Avenue. The order allows the city to issue and sale up to…
Read MoreCandidate Filings Begin Taking Shape in Barren County for 2026 Elections
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher Barren County’s 2026 election cycle is already taking shape as candidates continue to file for county and city offices ahead of the January 9, 2026, deadline. Several key races have drawn early interest, including sheriff, magistrate positions, and the nonpartisan race for Glasgow mayor. According to the latest publicly reported…
Read MoreGerald Patrick Lakin
GLASGOW – Pat Lakin (Gerald Patrick Lakin) died 9/27/2025. His ashes will be buried in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery on 1/10/2026 at 1:00 PM. His brother, Larry Lakin, survives him. Reverend Wayne Hensley will officiate the service. All friends are invited. Pat was born and raised in Glasgow, KY. Joined the Marines, then the Army…
Read MoreWalter Ray Shipman
GLASGOW – Walter Ray Shipman, 79, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. He was the son of the late Roy Shipman and Berdie Oldfield Shipman. He proudly served his country and retired from the United States Army. He is survived by two sons, Timothy Shipman and Michael Shipman;…
Read MoreWilliam Fred Shirley
GLASGOW – William Fred Shirley, 80, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at NHC Health Care. He was the son of the late Curt and Laura Janes Shirley. He was a retired jailer of Barren County and a member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years,…
Read MoreLena Joyce Shaw
GLASGOW – Lena Joyce Shaw, 89, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Magnolia Village Assisted Living in Bowling Green, KY. She was born in the Kino community of Barren County on December 20, 1935, to the late Corbin and Lillie Peers Ritter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Keith Shaw. Mrs.…
Read MoreDebra Elizabeth Gerald
SUMMER SHADE – Debra Elizabeth (Burgess) Gerald, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Debra was born on September 12, 1954, at the War Memorial Hospital, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Elease (England) Burgess. She was a 1972 graduate of Gamaliel High School. She…
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