RAY JUNIOR STEPHENS
EDMONTON – Ray Junior Stephens, 77, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Signature Health Care in Glasgow. Born on August 11, 1943, in McQueary County to the late Estel John and Pauline Farmer Stephens. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Midge Cornett Stephens; a son Darrell Stephens; and…
Read MoreKentucky Veterans Honored
Paula L. Ratliff Veterans from Kentucky were taken on a whirlwind tour of Washington DC on April 20, 2022, as honored dignitaries of the Honor Flight Bluegrass Program. It was a day of reminiscing and raw emotion as images of war became reality again. Yet, it was a day of reflection and healing. Seventy-three…
Read MoreArtist illustrates children’s book
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald When Dominique Gonzalez was just a child, she developed a strong interest in art of all kinds. “My mom always bought us kids art supplies growing up, so from a young age I have been painting, drawing, and sculpting,” Dominique said. “I love creating things! I am…
Read MoreJudge doesn’t believe it’s his job to inform magistrates
Magistrate leaves meeting, Sheriff has to gain control and publisher called names Allyson Dix and Staff Jobe Publishing, Inc. Judge/Executive Micheal Hale found himself at the forefront of tax dollars being expensed a year longer than necessary. Hale took to the podium in a joint committee meeting between the Building and Property and Emergency…
Read MoreWho is Huggy Wuggy?
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald What comes to mind when you hear the words Huggy Wuggy? Perhaps a cuddly bear? Maybe a cute, new character from a cartoon? Think again. Huggy Wuggy is a character in Poppy Playtime, an online survival horror video game published by developer MOB Games. Poppy Playtime allows…
Read MoreCarsyn’s Carnival & Cruise ‘N
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald “Sometimes the shortest stories are the most beautiful.” Carsyn Drew Tucker brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. As a way to honor her memory, her family established The Smile at Me Foundation to continue Carsyn’s legacy of smiles and joy. To benefit the foundation,…
Read MoreCourt approves to sell horses in advertised sealed bids
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing The Barren County Fiscal Court approved a motion that would move towards selling the nine horses at the Barren River Lake state park after spending nearly $45,000 on them. Magistrates voted unanimously in favor of selling the county-owned equines with Judge/Executive Micheal Hale as the sole dissenting vote in a…
Read More“It’s Not My Job”
Magistrate leaves meeting, Sheriff has to gain control and publisher called names By Allyson Dix and Staff Jobe Publishing, Inc. Judge/Executive Micheal Hale found himself at the forefront of tax dollars being expensed a year longer than necessary. Hale took to the podium in a joint committee meeting between the Building and Property and Emergency…
Read MoreStep up! Let’s find the horses a good home
By: Jeff Jobe, CEO/Owner Jobe Publishing, Inc. Barren County should step up, come together, and help find a suitable home for the nine county-owned horses. The horses have endured a difficult few years being moved back and forth around the county and also being nursed from neglect back to health. Their future is uncertain because…
Read MoreRing the bell for literacy
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe 2nd grader Kennon Matthews was one of approximately 230 children who rang the bell for literary at the historic courthouse. Since the onset of Covid this annual tradition has been delayed, however, the tradition has now resumed, as a means of marking the milestones of learning to…
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