Local teen signs record deal
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald When Cara Bishop’s mom posted a video on Facebook of her daughter singing in a talent show, little did anyone know that the video would make its way to Nashville. And now, thanks to that video, the 14-year-old has been signed to a record deal. “Shortly after…
Read MoreCold Case of 1989 – Part 2: A Coroner’s Memory
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Thirty-two years ago, a blue suitcase was discovered by two fishermen at Skaggs Creek. Inside of that suitcase was skeletal remains. Those remains were examined by the Barren County Coroner at that time, Larry Marion. “On August 20, 1989, I received a call from law enforcement that a…
Read MoreCash Express honors heroes
Special to Jobe Publishing, Inc. In a sweet expression of gratitude to living heroes in honor of the 20th anniversary of 911, Cash Express in Glasgow honored loving heroes in Barren and Metcalfe Counties by taking them cakes. The following locations were visited: North Metcalfe Fire Department, Edmonton Fire Department, Edmonton Police Department…
Read MoreTimothy “Tim” Alan Mosby
SUMMER SHADE – Timothy “Tim” Alan Mosby, age 55, passed away suddenly Friday, September 10, 2021, at his residence. Born May 28, 1966, he was a son of the late David Mosby and Mary Spear Frazier, who survives. He worked at Sumitomo. Survivors besides his mother, include one daughter, Erica (Thomas) Waid, Summer Shade; one…
Read MoreJUDY BELLE AVERY
LOUISVILLE – Judy Belle Avery, 82, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she was married, baptized, and served on the Altar and Rosary Society. She was born on May 25, 1939, in Edmonton, Kentucky to Joe and Mary (Martin) Beasley. She is preceded…
Read MoreFather Me – Glasgow native makes successful documentary
By Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren Glasgow native Sheri Pedigo knew from an early age her small town was not enough for her huge aspirations. She grew up singing in the church choir, she knew in her heart then she was destined to take her God-given talent to the world. Although…
Read MoreCold Case of 1989 – Part 1: The Blue Suitcase
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. It’s been 32 years since a blue suitcase found its way to the bank of Skaggs Creek in Glasgow, 32 years since a horrendous discovery was made. According to Barren County Coroner records, on August 20 of 1989, two fishermen found a suitcase at the water’s edge of…
Read MoreThe Stan Cottrell Story – Part 2: Going the distance
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald In 1966 at the age of 23, Stan Cottrell’s running career began to take off. He became a well-known individual runner and received many accolades for his solo performances. This included in 1978 when Stan ran 405 miles in five days across Georgia. In 1979, Stan ran…
Read MoreEtoile Fair 2021
Special to the Barren County Progress Photos by Jennifer Moonsong The almost 80-year-old tradition of the Etoile Fair continued on August 28, as the young and young at heart gathered for traditional games and fun, including tractor and stick horse races.
Read More“I was there.” Local man shares 9/11 story
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald When Mark Lemieux was just 37-years-old, he found himself as an employee of Unistall International Inc., out of Plainfield, Connecticut. The company installed furniture in college dormitories, military bases, jails, and medical facilities all across the country. On September 11 of 2001, Mark and his coworkers were…
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