Light the Square
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor The Edmonson County Arts Guild kicked off the holiday season with Light the Square on November 22. Along with the Art Guild this year Parks and Rec, the Homemakers, the Extension Office, the Judge Executives Office, Senior Food Pantry, South Edmonson and Kyrock choirs, the…
Read MoreChristmas in Chalybeate
By Aleah Briones The Chalybeate Fire Department brought the spirit of the season to life as it hosted its annual Christmas in Chalybeate fundraiser event on November 15th. This much-anticipated community gathering drew crowds of all ages, eager to kick off the holiday season with family and friends. The festive atmosphere buzzed with…
Read MoreHoliday Hoopla Draws Largest Crowd Yet in Morgantown
Story and pictures by Beverly Bonilla On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the 5th annual Holiday Hoopla kicked off at 3 p.m., bringing thousands of residents together for an evening of celebration, community spirit, and festive fun. The event opened with free rides for children and adults, including pony rides and attractions suitable…
Read MoreHoliday Events Fill the First Weekend of December
Staff Report Butler County residents will have plenty of festive opportunities to kick off the Christmas season as several community celebrations take place this weekend. The holiday fun begins on Friday, December 5, with the Community Christmas Party hosted by the Rochester Ladies League at the Rochester Community Center. Dinner will be served…
Read MoreMary Elizabeth Ross
HISEVILLE – Mary Elizabeth Ross, 95, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Sabina Meeks Parrish Miller and Powell Parrish and her step-mother, Eugenia Parrish. Mary Elizabeth was a dedicated homemaker and a member of the Hiseville Christian Church.…
Read MoreLarry Gene Harris, Jr.
CAVE CITY – Larry Gene Harris, Jr., 48, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He is the son of Garry Shaw and Deborah Ann Massie Harris Shaw and the late Larry Gene Harris, Sr. He was a Jesus follower. He enjoyed exploring the outdoors, wood carving, and spending time with his children. Besides his…
Read MoreRiver of Faith, Season of Hope
A Church’s Journey Along the Amazon Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald As the holiday season approaches and communities turn their thoughts toward generosity and reflection, members of Horse Cave Baptist Church (HCBC) enter the season with a renewed sense of hope shaped by a summer spent along the Amazon River. What…
Read MoreShrada Wandaline Cumbee
GLASGOW – Shrada Wandaline Cumbee, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late John Allen Bowles and Effie Pauline Glass Bowles. Shrada was a homemaker and mother who loved gardening, sewing, cross-stitching, and spending time with her grandchildren and…
Read MoreWillie Bybee Wilson
PARK CITY – Willie Bybee (Little Billy) Wilson, age 72, formerly of Edmonton, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Billy was the son of the late Bill and Cloteel Wilson of Edmonton. Billy was a graduate of Metcalfe County High School. He is survived by one son, Daniel…
Read MoreDebbie England
EDMONTON – Debbie England, a beloved retired office administrator from Barren County Schools, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on April 21, 1957, in Sacramento, California, and lived a life full of dedication, love, and creativity. Debbie had a passion for collecting buttons, a hobby that brought her…
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