Federal Spending Bill Puts Regional Hemp Industry at Risk
By Jeff Jobe Jobe Publishing, Inc. A new federal spending bill passed this week could upend South-Central Kentucky’s fast-growing hemp industry, placing strict new limits on THC levels and threatening the future of dozens of small shops, processors, and farm operations across our region. The measure caps total THC in hemp-derived consumables at 0.4…
Read MoreSteven Wayne Ferrell
GLASGOW – Steven Wayne Ferrell, 73, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2025, with his beloved family by his side. Born on May 20, 1952, in St. Albans, West Virginia, he was the cherished son of the late Freelan and Virginia Ferrell. He was a proud graduate of…
Read MorePhillip Lee Martin
GLASGOW – Phillip Lee Martin, 84, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at NHC Healthcare. He was the son of the late Elijah Martin and Susan Lawrence Hogan. He is survived by two daughters, Lori Tyler (Roger), Rita Billingsley (Chris); son, Stacy Martin; three grandchildren, Brittnay Tyler, Kayla Houchens (Jeremy), and Shayna Rae Branham (Michael);…
Read MoreLarry G. Lee
GLASGOW – Larry G. Lee passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House in Glasgow, Kentucky, having attained the age of 71 years, 5 months, and 11 days. He was born on Thursday, June 10, 1954, in Burkesville, Kentucky, the son of Wayvell Grant Lee and Mary Joyce (Davidson) Lee.…
Read MoreWillard David Parnell
“Pop” passed from this earthly world to be with his bride on 19 November 2025 at the age of 98. A fiery, freckled-faced redhead brimming with curiosity, he began his life’s journey as Willard David Parnell on April Fools’ Day, 1927—the second child of Mallie and Ransom Parnell—born on (as he often said in) Long…
Read MoreNew Guidance with BCMS Bears
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Coach Dustin Barnett took over the basketball program for Coach Calvin Dockery at the high school, which left the top coaching position at BCMS dormant as his assistant coach, Adam Stovall, went with him to BCHS. It probably did not take the administrative team a substantial…
Read MoreStars, Stripes, and Gratitude: Community Salutes Local Veterans
Story and Photos by Beverly Bonilla The Morgantown Veterans Day Parade may have taken place on a chilly day, but that didn’t stop the community of Butler County from coming out to show their support for the Veterans of our community. The streets were lined with smiling faces and waving flags as…
Read MoreVeterans Day at Edmonson County High School -The Voice of Democracy
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Veterans Day program at the Edmonson County High School is always well attended. This year was no exception. Veterans from the county showed up and received the recognition they were due. Along with the ECHS Band performing winners of the Voice of Democracy read…
Read MoreFiscal Court Declares November 9-15 as Nurse Practitioner Week
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Edmonson County Fiscal Court was held on November 10, 2025. All magistrates were present. Judge Executive Scott Lindsey declared November 9-15 Nurse Practitioner Week. In the Road Report, Joe Montgomery stated that the road crew has been working on ditching and preparing the snow trucks for…
Read MoreAnn Elaine Harbison
SUMMER SHADE – Ann Elaine (Jewell) Harbison, 75, passed away at home on November 20, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1950, to the late John Leamon and Mary Kathleen Jewell. Elaine dedicated her life so her family and valued her role as wife and mother. She was a devoted Christian and a member…
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