EDWARD “JUNIOR” CAFFEE, JR.
EDMONTON – Edward Caffee, Jr., 86, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born May 27, 1934, the son of the late Edward Sr. and Bessie Wilson Caffee. Junior as he was known farmed all his life in the Gascon Community of Metcalfe County. He had a…
Read MoreBC School System Employee Wins Award
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Shelly Thomas, Youth Service Center Coordinator for the Barren County School District is a recipient of the new KESSP award. Thomas has been the Youth Service Center Coordinator at Barren County High School for the past three years. Her job is to works with…
Read MoreBest Buddies: BCHS club focused on inclusion, friendship
Mary Beth Sallee, Reporter Jobe Publishing, Inc. When one hears the word disability, it’s easy to judge someone based upon what they are not able to do instead of what they can do. But Barren County High School (BCHS) is working to change that aspect one person – and one buddy – at a…
Read MoreFiscal Court: 2020 Year in Review
Mary Beth Sallee, Reporter Jobe Publishing, Inc. By definition, a fiscal court is the governing body of a county that is responsible for enacting ordinances, approving the budget, and voting on all fiscal matters and county services, including roads, public safety, and human services. But perhaps the true foundation of a fiscal court lies…
Read MorePrayers for patients and healthcare heroes
“As it is said, this too shall pass.” Jason Gumm, Administrator of Barren County Nursing and Rehab Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last Thursday afternoon, a group of people from the community gathered at Barren County Nursing and Rehab, to offer up a prayer for those in need of uplifting…
Read MoreFiscal Court Discusses Health Taxing District
Mary Beth Sallee, Reporter Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren County Fiscal Court met via video teleconferencing on January 19. Health Taxing District Among the items on the agenda during the meeting included a discussion regarding the creation of a new taxing district. According to Barren County Judge/Executive Micheal Hale, the Fiscal Court would be…
Read MoreCounty gets new bucket truck
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Thanks to the efforts of Metcalfe County fiscal court, extensive tree trimming will be underway, helping the roadways to stay clear of fallen limbs and debris. At a special called meeting held Tuesday, January 19, Road Department Supervisor Bobby Bunch presented the court with his…
Read MoreHornets ready for “war” in 16th District
Metcalfe sets their sights on post-season play, Brockman likes “fight” in his team By Thomas Wampler Jobe Publishing News and Sports Coach Brandon Brockman knows that in district play in the regular season and in the post-season tournament, the Hornets need to be ready for “war.” Throw out the record books when these four…
Read MoreA place for Peace: Glasgow welcome hospice home
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last week the T.J. Community Mission Foundation Board members hosted an Open House for the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. The home is named for something everyone could use more of: Inner Peace. “We are so pleased to see construction of the Shanti Niketan…
Read MoreSkeletal Remain Found in Sulphur Well
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last week on January 19th, a logger discovered human remains in a wooded area on Edwin Williams Rd. in northern Metcalfe County in the community of Sulphur Well. Kentucky State Police Post 15 received a call regarding the skeletal remains, and several units responded, and…
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