Leroy Thomas Deckard
GLASGOW – Leroy Thomas Deckard went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Leroy was born on April 10, 1939, in Barren County, to the late Sammie and Grace Deckard. Leroy had reached the age of 87 years young. He was a faithful member of the Cannanland…
Read MoreJames Otis Evans
GLASGOW – James Otis “Hamburner” Evans, age 77, began his eternal roam of the heavenly hills and hollows on Saturday, October 3, 2026. He courageously battled Stage 4 Colon Cancer until his body had enough of that nonsense, leaving behind a life that was anything but ordinary. Jim is survived by his devoted wife of…
Read MoreRepresentative Amy Neighbors receives 2026 ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’ Award
Mallory Baker Government Affairs Communications Manager EDMONTON, KY – The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented Representative Amy Neighbors (R-Edmonton) with a 2026 Friend of Kentucky Cities Award in recognition of her leadership and support for Kentucky’s cities during the 2026 Regular Session of the General Assembly. KLC Director of Government Affairs Gracie Kelly,…
Read MoreRemembering Mrs. Polson
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News Mrs. Judy Carol Polson, or Mrs. Polson as most of us past students still refer to her, was more than a teacher to generations of Metcalfe County students. She was a mentor, a trusted adviser, and someone who genuinely cared about the young people who came through her…
Read MoreMail-In Ballot Information
Metcalfe County Clerk Shannon Fields would like to inform the citizens of Metcalfe County about the qualifications to receive a mail-in ballot. To qualify for a mail-in ballot: The voter must meet one of the following criteria to request a mail-in ballot. Be in the military or an overseas voter; Be unable to vote…
Read MoreClare Mary Davis
GLASGOW – Clare Mary Hildreth Davis, 74, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 12:45 PM. She was born in St. Vincent’s Hospital, December 22, 1951. Her parents took her home to 5116 Lawrenceville Circle shortly after. She went to the Suwanee Presbyterian Kindergarten, 2001 University Blvd., in Lakewood, on the south side of the…
Read MoreBrenda Gail Davidson
GLASGOW – Brenda Gail Davidson passed away on October 2, 2026, at Glenview Healthcare in Glasgow. She was born on August 28, 1956, in Glasgow, Kentucky. Brenda was known as a hardworking woman. Until she had children, she worked at the sewing factory in Summer Shade, Kentucky, where she earned a reputation for her dedication…
Read MoreDale Edward Pena
GLASGOW – Dale Edward Pena, 74, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Casey Pena and Jean Arquette Pena. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Gallagher-Pena; five children, Dahlia Pena-Thomas (Robert), Salem, CT, Kyle Pena of Warwick, RI, Shane Pena, Angelina…
Read MoreTim Dubree
EDMONTON – Tim Dubree, age 63, formerly of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Tim was born in Tompkinsville on September 29, 1963, a son of Katheryn Louise (Crews) Dubree and the late David Aaron Dubree. Tim graduated from Tompkinsville High School, class of 1981, then…
Read MoreHarvest on the Square Brings Fall Fun
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The 2026 Harvest on the Square brought a beautiful fall day and a strong sense of community to downtown Morgantown on Saturday, September 26. The annual event kicked off at 10 a.m. and continued until 2 p.m., with Main Street filled with residents and visitors enjoying…
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