Festivities at the “Well”
Photos/Facebook Sulphur Well 3rd Sunday In August Celebration This year the ducks in the sold out 21st Annual Liz Jeffries Duck Race raced down a rain filled gully towards the river, as the South Fork of the Little Barren was swelled from a downpour. The first ducks to hit the river were caught in the…
Read More96th Year for Branstetter Park Homecoming
Special to the Herald-News The Branstetter Park Homecoming and Music Festival is scheduled for its 96th year on Saturday, August 27th, and Sunday, August 28th. There aren’t many free events, but this one is, so bring the whole family. The lovely historical park has an abundance of shade trees, a pavilion, and a log…
Read MoreIndian artifacts show ‘22
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Once again the Green River Archeological Society (G.R.A.S.) will host a Prehistoric Indian Artifacts show, which draws collectors and enthusiasts from across the area. The show has been a tradition since the 1970s. This event will take place at the Barren River Lake State Park on August…
Read MoreDANNY LAROYCE MUTTER
GLASGOW – Danny Laroyce Mutter, 76, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. Danny was born in the Rocky Hill community of Barren County, to the late Roy Delton Mutter and Annie Mae Smith Mutter. He was a longtime farmer; he had worked as a driver for Coca-Cola Company…
Read MoreALLEN TAYLOR
MAMMOTH CAVE – Allen Taylor, age 64, departed this life on August 15, 2022 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on February 20, 1958, to the late Bro. Dave and Nelsie Brooks Taylor. He was married to Veronica Taylor, who survives. Allen was a U.S. Navy veteran. He worked for many years…
Read MoreHAROLD LEE SPEAR
Harold Lee Spear passed away on August 19, 2022, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital. Harold was the son of the late Carl and Leona (Brown) Spear. He was a graduate of Temple Hill High School and attended Bowling Green Business College. Harold was employed at the Glasgow Daily Times 42 years where he was…
Read MoreBARBARA MATTHEWS
GLASGOW – Barbara Matthews, age 74, died Friday, August 19, 2022, at her residence. She was born on November 14, 1947, to the late Fred Shaw and the late Nancy (Sneed) Shaw. She was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church and was married to the late Delbert Birge. She is survived by one daughter,…
Read MoreHale Votes “No”
Magistrates support PDB and passes an option for $32M Judicial Center without him By Allyson Dix and Jeff Jobe Barren County Progress Barren County Judge-Executive Micheal Hale makes another stand against magistrates, and this time they are joined by members of the Property Development Board (PDB). In the August 16, 2022 Fiscal Court meeting, Hale…
Read MoreCARES Act Detailed
Judge-Executive Hale Misspoke of Reimbursements By Jeff Jobe Community Publisher Barren County Progress/JPI News Barren County Judge-Executive Micheal Hale has repeatedly told magistrates and county tax payers that the county was reimbursed expenses associated with the care of nine seized horses from the CARES Act. However, the Department of Local Government confirmed that this did…
Read MoreJAMES ALBERT FISHER
James Albert Fisher, 67, Auburn, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Radcliff. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary Louise Houchens Fisher. Survivors include one sister, Evelyn Birge of Glasgow; one brother, Gary Fisher of Louisville; one step-sister, Becky Haynes of Youngstown, OH; five nieces and nephews,…
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