Keeping KY Kids Safe Part I: A bill to protect KY children
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. At the brink of summer, a gruesome school shooting in Uvalde, Texas captured the attention of the world. In the aftermath, there are more questions than answers. The number one question being asked by parents and students alike is: “How did this happen?” The tragedy has many…
Read MoreBlunt force trauma cause of death for 19-month-old boy
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. On March the 27 of 2021, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on North Lucas Road in reference to an unresponsive 19-month-old male. The child was transported to T.J. Samson Community Hospital and was later pronounced deceased. That same day, officers observed suspicious bruising…
Read MoreA Farewell & A Welcome Caverna Celebrates Two Great Leaders
Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Behind every good school, there is at least one good leader. Some schools are lucky enough to have more than one. Caverna held a combined celebration reception for outgoing superintendent Cornelius Falkner and incoming superintendent Amanda Abell. Faulkner, who has been part of the Colonel family for decades in…
Read MoreMurder Warrants Served – 19 month old victim
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office served four indictment warrants last Friday; Two for murder, and two for tampering with physical evidence. A grand jury recommended the indictment of the four individuals following a yearlong investigation into the murder of a 19 month old male child from Scottsville,…
Read MoreIce cream truck brings nostalgia, joy to community
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Hot summer days call for cold, sweet treats like ice cream. Luckily now, there’s a new ice cream truck in town. Jeremy and Nicole Atwell, along with their sons Chase and Jaxon, are on a clear path – not a rocky road – to bring nostalgia and…
Read MoreFans flock to SOKYfilm event for chance to be in films
By Reneé Daffron Jobe Publishing Staff With exuberance and a brilliant smile on his face, well-known Actor/Producer Branscombe Richmond greeted a large crowd last Thursday evening. Hundreds gathered at the Cave City Convention Center in Cave City in response to an open casting call hosted by the Southern Kentucky Film Commission (SOKYfilm). The casting…
Read MoreBarren-Metcalfe 911 saga continues
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Once again, the main topic of discussion at the 911 board meeting was whether or not Barren and Metcalfe would continue as one entity or part ways. After much discussion of the pros and cons, no specific resolution was reached. Beverly Harbison, Director of the Barren…
Read MoreTrying times for the county fair
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News When the current Metcalfe County Fair Board took over the reins they didn’t have much in the way of funds to work with. As board President Johnny London put it, “We were pretty much broke.” The board is trying to scrape by. Even with the fair being one…
Read MoreFinances the main topic
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met in its regular session on Wednesday, May 25th in the Barren County fiscal courtroom. All were present except Neil Thornberry who was out of state. The majority of the meeting centered on TJ Samson’s possible increased partner contribution. TJ…
Read MorePrimary 2022: Region sees low voter turnout
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Historically, primary elections have a lower voter turnout than the polls in November. However, the 2022 primary election saw especially low numbers in many Kentucky counties. State-wide, Kentucky’s turnout was a low 19%. In 2020, the Kentucky primary had a 31% turnout. Barren County has 14,086 Republican,…
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