Edmonton welcomes jewelry store on main drag
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Although Stockton Street, one of Edmonton’s two main thoroughfares, has sported several empty storefronts in recent years, it now sports a new jewelry store, Edmonton Hometown Jewelers. The new family-owned business is owned and operated by father and son duo, Gary and Jeremy Wood. Although…
Read MoreJAMES HOWARD COFFEY
EDMONTON – James Howard Coffey, 89, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at his home. Born September 2, 1931, he was the son of the late William Henry and China Mae Smith Coffey. Mr. Coffey graduated from Edmonton High School and after graduation served in the United States Army achieving the rank of Corporal. After…
Read MoreDELLO RAY JESSEE
EDMONTON – Dello Ray Jessee, 77, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at Metcalfe Healthcare in Edmonton. Dello was born May 8, 1943, the son of the late Lonzo and Clara Gibson Jessee. Dello was a graduate of Metcalfe County High School and member of the Edmonton Baptist Church. Dello retired as Executive Vice President…
Read MoreNANCY PRICE
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Nancy Elois Mays Price, beloved mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, December 17, 2020, in San Antonio, TX. Nancy was born in Henderson, KY on February 19, 1938, to the late Cecil and Marie Gammill Mays. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend…
Read MoreFeeling the need in all seasons
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. The food pantry at Bowling Park is a valuable community resource, and that has been even more true in 2020 with families facing challenges presented by Covid. “I wonder where we would be today if we had not built a new food pantry,” said…
Read MoreKatie’s Place – COVID inspires positive change
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Ever since Katie Elder-Smith was seven years old, she knew she wanted to be a hairdresser. “I loved my hairdresser growing up, so she inspired me, and I love to make people feel good about themselves, so it’s a win-win,” she said. However, like many…
Read MoreDalton’s precious gift
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing Inc. Amidst the season we gather together to celebrate the greatest gift of all, a local family has translated their grief into goodness, with the true meaning of Christmas: Giving. Dalton’s Story In November, just six days before his 23rd birthday, Glasgow man Dalton Bishop, met…
Read MoreJARED BOWMAN “J. B.” HURT
EDMONTON – Jared Bowman “J.B.” Hurt, 85, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, in Bowling Green after an illness. Born May 31, 1935, he was the son of the late Prentice and Anice Howell Hurt. J.B. was a farmer and had for over 60 years cared for the Reed Farm in Metcalfe County. He was…
Read MoreHunting for Metcalfe’s hungry
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. As hunting season approached, I started thinking about the need for food here at the food pantry,” said Gene Fahey, an avid hunter, and member of the local American Legion Post. He took it upon himself to speak to Lisa Boswell, Director of Bowling…
Read MoreAn Edmonton Kind of Christmas
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. On the evening of Sunday December 6th, a crowd gathered around the town square for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Edmonton’s City Hall. The Hornets’ Nest Pickers played, Claudia Bell sang, and people of all ages had a jolly good time in the spirit…
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