100 years of greatness – KY Veteran and former BC Superintendent honored
By Paula L. Ratliff, BSC, MS Guest Contributor The cheers and excitement became louder and more prominent as World War II, U.S. Army Veteran, Lee Robertson entered the “Homecoming Celebration” at Louisville International Airport on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 around 10:40 p.m. His smile was vibrant and his handshake was strong as he greeted the…
Read MoreHAROLD DALTON BUNCH
BRIDGEPORT, TX – Harold Dalton Bunch, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Bridgeport. Memorial service to be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, September 19th at Hawkins Funeral Home, 1909 9th St, Bridgeport, TX. Harold, or “Hal” as he was known to all, was born on October 6, 1934, to Barrett and…
Read MoreDismissal Technicalities? Will the horse lawsuit move forward or be dismissed?
Paula L. Ratliff, BSC, MS Criminologist and Author September 10, 2022 marked three years since the horses were seized at the Barren River State Lodge Riding Stables. What was described as an animal cruelty case of “sick, abandoned and left to die” horses, has been un-raveled as photographs taken at the scene revealed healthy horses. …
Read MoreCity of Glasgow Approves Counter Offer For Justice Center
By Allyson Dix Government News Following lengthy discussions on September 12 in regards to the judicial center project, Glasgow City Council members voted to approve a resolution that will allow the city to enter into an agreement with Barren County Public Properties Corporation to allow them the option to purchase city-owned property. The 3.26 acreage…
Read MoreJAMES ARTHUR WADE
HISEVILLE – James Arthur Wade, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Norton’s Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville after a lengthy illness. The Barren County native was born in Glasgow on December 9, 1961, to the late Harold Wade and Jean Wade who survives. James is also survived by a daughter, Whitney; and…
Read MoreJOHN LEAMON “SNOOTER” JEWELL, JR.
EDMONTON – John Leamon “Snooter” Jewell, Jr., 67, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at his residence. A native of Hart County, he was the son of the late John Leamon Jewell, Sr. and Mary Kathleen Karnes Jewell. Snooter was a handyman who enjoyed trading; whether it be guns, knives, or whatever. He greatly enjoyed playing…
Read MoreMore “Mammoth” 50 year anniversary of discovery
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Mammoth Cave, already lauded as the world’s longest cave, is officially six miles longer, making it more Mammoth than ever before. The new additions bring the total length of the cave to an astonishing 426 miles. “The additional 6 miles of cave is spread out in various…
Read MoreBarren County Property Deed Transfers
The following deeds were filed in the office of the Barren County Clerk during the August 29, 2022, to September 02, 2022, time period. Jonathon Horton and Tabatha Horton to James Taylor McMillen, Lot 17 (P18/315), Wellington Subdivision. Tax $27.00. Ronnie Daryl Johnson, Christopher Adam Holley, Amanda Holley, Jonathan Lee Holley, and Roberta Holley to…
Read MoreLEVENIA BLEDSOE
Levenia Bledsoe, age 88, of New Grove, departed this life Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Signature Healthcare of Hart County. The Edmonson County native was born August 22, 1934, to the late Paul and Lola Doyle Cassady. She was married to her devoted husband, Noah Bledsoe, who preceded her in death on July 15, 2017.…
Read MoreSHEILA GALLOWAY
MUNFORDVILLE – Sheila Galloway, 66, passed away September 11, 2022, at the Bowling Green Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Marshall Cordell and Sammie Lee Byrd Brown. She is survived by her children, Tiffany Workman (Cory), and Eric Galloway; two grandchildren, Ayden Workman and Amzie Workman; five brothers, Donnie Brown (Margaret), Jimmy…
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