MC Fiscal Court – New road supervisor appointed
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publishing Metcalfe and Barren At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court on September 14th, Chris Compton was unanimously appointed as the Road Supervisor for the Road Department. “He has been working as acting supervisor,” said Judge/Executive Stilts. “I feel it’s time to appoint him.” Magistrate Miller asked…
Read MoreVICKY LYNN BILBREY
EDMONTON – Vicky Lynn Jessie Bilbrey, 60, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at her home. She was born March 2, 1960, to the late Ovie Jessie and Loretta Jessie of Edmonton who survive. Vicky attended school in Metcalfe County and was a member of the Chestnut Grove Christian Church. She retired from Topps Safety…
Read MoreDowntown Art Great Investment
Jeff Jobe, CEO/Owner Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last week I had the opportunity to attend a wonderful play in Russell Springs, Kentucky. It was a musical that had me on edge the entire performance. I was invited by two former employees and friends of the Russell County Times-Journal. Both ladies, Shelby Maldonado and Cheyenne Smith, were…
Read MoreBarren County Fiscal Court – Justice Center Clarity
Jeff Jobe CEO/Owner Jobe Publishing, Inc. GLASGOW, Ky. – Breach in agreement, size of project, bonding capacity, costs, debt servicing of existing courthouse, and maintaining control were topics discussed in a September 8 letter to the Barren County Fiscal Court (BCFC) from the Administrative Offices of the Court (AOC). Laurie Dudgeon, Director of the AOC,…
Read MoreBeaty retires from Glasgow Kiwanis Club
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe & Barren Last week, the Glasgow Kiwanis Club celebrated the achievements of one of its longest running members as he retired. It was a bittersweet occasion, and club members say he will be missed. Lazar Beaty was a member of the Glasgow Kiwanis Club for 30 years. “He became…
Read MoreAngels for Angels Golf Scramble
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe & Barren During the height of Covid last year, Catherine Brantley and Linda Cook began looking for creative ways to replace the traditional Angel Tree program which usually brought in toys to resource centers across the region to distribute to kids in need. As a result, plans for…
Read MoreThe Stan Cottrell Story – Part 3: The Powerful Communicator
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Ultra-distance runner Stan Cottrell has often referred to running as the powerful communicator. Coincidentally, the message that Stan’s running has been communicating through the years is one of friendship, hope, and peace. In 1984, Stan founded the Friendship Sports Association (FSA), a humanitarian outreach focused on the…
Read MoreOverdose Awareness Day honored
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren On Thursday, September 2nd, a crowd gathered in front of the courthouse in Glasgow for a proclamation signing in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. September is also Addiction Recovery Month. This event was hosted by BrightView.
Read MoreLocal 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…
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