Emergency Services to finally get a home
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met in regular session on Wednesday, December 8th in the Barren County fiscal courtroom. After a short closed session, it was unanimously approved to enter into an agreement to purchase the 5-acre (±) property located beside and behind Hardees on…
Read MoreMetcalfe County: Candidate filing update
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division Barren & Metcalfe With less than a month to go, several candidates have filed for offices in Metcalfe County. Shannon Fields (D) is completing the term of former clerk Carol Chaney. Chaney retired last year. Fields was appointed and has filed for the office of Metcalfe County Clerk. Larry N.…
Read MoreIndustrial Board Appointments
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met Monday, December 6th with all members present except Cathy Nunn who was feeling ill. The board voted unanimously to appoint Terry Garrett to the Chairman position on the Metcalfe County Industrial Board. The position was left vacant by Matt South who turned in…
Read MoreChristian inspired works showcased by local author
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division Barren & Metcalfe On Friday, December 10th, Metcalfe retiree and new author Garry Pifer held a book signing at the chamber of commerce for his two Christian genre publications. My books are Christian books. The first one, which was published early September of 2020, God’s Bestseller: Make It Real I…
Read MoreJUDY FAYE BLYTHE SPEARS
SUMMER SHADE – Judy Faye Blythe Spears, age 66, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at T J Samson Hospital. Born January 29, 1955, in Burkesville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Milton and Pansy Arms Blythe and the wife of Jerry Spears who survives. They were married 51 years. She owned…
Read MoreRowland Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election
Frankfort, Kentucky (December 10, 2021) – State Representative Bart Rowland of Tompkinsville announced Friday that he will not seek re-election to represent the state’s 21st District in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Rowland currently serves all of Hart, Metcalfe, and Monroe counties and a portion of Hardin County. “I’m extremely honored that…
Read MoreThe Medical Center at Caverna acquires 64-slice GE Revolution EVO CT Scanner
Corie Martin, Executive Director To better serve patients in Hart, Barren, and Edmonson counties, The Medical Center at Caverna has upgraded its diagnostic imaging services with a 64-slice GE Revolution EVO CT Scanner. One major enhancement of this new scanner includes the lower doses of radiation, which allows for low-dose lung cancer screenings. The lower…
Read MoreHart County Teacher Recognized
Katrina England Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Sonya Carter has dedicated 26 years of service as a special education teacher, most recently within the Hart County School System. Due to the pandemic, last year’s conference for the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children was canceled. However, this year, Carter was honored with a 25 Year certificate…
Read MoreRatliff picked for Pearl Harbor press core
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/ Jobe Publishing Central Division Jobe Publishing Special Contributor, Criminologist, and Kentucky author, Paula Ratliff is being bestowed with the honor of being chosen as part of the press core for Pearl Harbor. Ratliff is one of approximately 24 news outlets chosen to venture to Hawaii for this week of remembrance.…
Read MoreChristmas Parade 2021
Jennifer Moonsong Divison Publisher Barren & Metcalfe Photos by JR Jessie, Sales Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Grinch may have stolen Christmas in Whoville, but in downtown Glasgow on the evening of December 4, everything was merry and bright at the annual Christmas parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus were there, along with many other sweet…
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