Mules: A Family Tradition
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald For Jennifer (Baker) Dobson of the Monroe community in Hart County, caring for and utilizing mules is a family tradition that has span decades. “The first animal I ever remember sitting on was a mule,” Jennifer said. “Dad always had a team he was working around the…
Read MoreKenton Bryant to play Yancey’s
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren & Metcalfe Barren County Native and Nashville singer Kenton Bryant is taking the Yancey Square Stage Friday, December 10. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Many know Bryant, but not everyone knows his story of success. Bryant may have grown up with his two feet firmly in…
Read MoreCoffee quest concert series
Submitted When Tim Linick moved to Glasgow in July of 2014 to become the pastor of Glasgow Wesleyan Church, he already had coffee on his mind. He tried to start a small group Bible study in the Fall of that year in a local coffee shop. However, when he called to inquire about the location,…
Read MoreAmerican Indian heritage recognized
Special to the Herald-News A proclamation signing for National American Indian Heritage Month was hosted by the Metcalfe County Historical Society on the morning of Friday, November 19.
Read MoreThe Social Effect Part III: The Silver Lining
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren & Metcalfe Although social media certainly has a dark cloud of problems, there is a silver lining. When it comes to free promotions for small business owners, and staying in touch with friends and family who live far there is no more economic or easier way to do so…
Read MoreThankful for Adoption – National Adoption Month
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren & Metcalfe November is National Adoption Month, and for one south-central Kentucky family, adoption has been a blessing. John and Tracy Miller knew they wanted a family. “We always knew we wanted to have children. I had watched my husband parent his daughter from a previous marriage,…
Read MoreCrocheting for a cause
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald At the young age of 83, Ruby Meredith has been staying busy, putting her hands to work for a good cause. Beginning last year in December of 2020, Ruby began crocheting toboggans to donate to the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes at Rowletts Baptist Church. The Samaritan’s Purse…
Read MoreNational Adoption Month Forever Thankful
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald November is National Adoption Month. On behalf of Jobe Publishing, the Hart County News-Herald is sharing the following stories in celebration of local families and adoption. The Tweedy Family Everett Tweedy first met Buffy when he was just 18-years-old. Buffy, at the time, was 21-years-old, but she…
Read MoreParents push back
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News If you tune in to the national news you no doubt hear about school board issues and parents speaking up across the U.S. But did you know there are parents and school board issues right here at home? The problem first came to the attention of the public…
Read More20 years and counting Soul Stained makes change of venue
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren & Metcalfe Back in 2006, Sammy Jo Freeman, known then as Sammy Jo Jessie, was just a senior BCHS. Even so, she embarked on an artistic career path as a tattoo artist at Soul Stained Tattoos. The owner Brian Kirby, who opened the doors in 2003, welcomed her aboard…
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