Circuit Clerks Celebrate National Donate Life Month Across Kentucky
More than 1000 Kentucky kids and adults are currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Metcalfe Circuit Clerk, Tommy Garrett, is proud to recognize National Donate Life Month this April, joining a nationwide effort to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation and encourage individuals to register their decision to save lives. For decades,…
Read MoreSpring is Allergy Season
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News Most people love to see spring on the horizon; however, some folks dread the season simply because of the increase in allergies. Those allergy symptoms can make life miserable for those who suffer from one or more allergies. The body’s immune system’s job is to protect us…
Read MoreThe 2026 MCHS Memorial Scholarship Recipient Announced
By Kim Harwood Executive Director The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Officers presented the $1000 MCHS Memorial Scholarship to Miss. Kaitlynn Howard. Kaitlynn is the seventeen-year-old daughter of Adam and Tonya Howard. Kaitlynn plans to attend Lindsey Wilson College this fall and major in Human Services and Counseling with plans…
Read MorePatricia Ann Walker
GLASGOW – Patricia Ann Walker, born on March 8, 1947, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. She was a devoted homemaker and dedicated truck driver for U.S. Express, known for her steadfast work ethic and loving commitment to her family. She was…
Read MoreSallie Marie Morgan
GLASGOW – Sallie Marie Byrd Morgan, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on April 9, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Barren County, born on August 6, 192,7 to the late Fred Byrd and the late Eula Chapman Byrd. She retired from Glasgow Manufacturing Company (Handmacher) to stay home to keep her grandson,…
Read MoreFreddie Lee Vaughn
GLASGOW – Freddie Lee Vaughn, 65, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his residence. Born in Somerset, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Morrow Vaughn. He spent most of his life in farming activities. Survivors include three children, Stephanie Vaughn (Josh Hewitt) of Edmonton, Tangie Daniels (Kevin) of Glasgow,…
Read MoreJoyce Ann Lollar
GLASGOW – Joyce Ann Shirley Lollar, 75, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Joyce Wayne Shirley and Margaret Louise Matthews Vance. She was retired from Lowes in Glasgow. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Lee Lollar; three children, Alena Clark…
Read MoreRobert Lee Burkhead
SUMMER SHADE – Robert Lee Burkhead, 56, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 21, 1970, in Louisville, KY, to the late Robert Lee Burkhead and Patricia Moore Thomas, who survives. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, William Moore. He was an avid rider…
Read MoreNew Season for Blue Holler Cafe
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Blue Holler Cafe had their opening day for the 2026 season on April 1, 2026. The little restaurant was full and the cooks and waitresses were working at full speed. Burgers, fried fish and the ever popular schnitzel seemed to be the favorites. If you have never…
Read MorePutting in Care and Time at the Brownsville City Park
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Jarred Hayes and Kenny Decker were hard at work on Wednesday April 1 at the Brownsville City Park. Hayes and Decker have been trying to salvage as many of the picnic tables, that were damaged during the 2025 floods, as possible. Decker used a grinder to help…
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