BILLY SPARKS
EDMONTON – Billy Sparks, age 89, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020, at his home. Born in Ridgetop, Tennessee, Billy was the son of the late Carter and Mary Lane Sparks. Billy was retired from the Kentucky Department of Revenue and was a member of the Edmonton United Methodist Church. He is survived by his…
Read MoreA letter to the Class of 2020
By Mary Beth Sallee News-Herald Reporter marybeth@jpinews.com Dear Class of 2020, It is with sincerest of apologies that I write this letter to you under such circumstances. As you have reached one of the biggest milestones of your young life, it has not come in the most traditional or expected of ways. In April,…
Read MoreGEPB Ray files motion: Strategic move or a SLAPP in the face?
By Mary Beth Sallee News-Herald Reporter marybeth@jpinews.com More fuel was added to the flame in the Glasgow Electric Plant Board (GEPB) controversy as William (Billy) Ray has filed a Motion for Leave to Intervene. Ray’s motion came in response to the complaint filed by D.T. Froedge against the GEPB in which Froedge is seeking a…
Read MoreNORMAN LYLE
EDMONTON – While there are tears from those who love him most, we rest assured knowing there is laughter in the heavens today as Norman Lyle is making the rounds. He never met a stranger and trusted the world was filled with friends. Norman embodied strength, yet had the softest heart. Tears came easy and…
Read MoreJAMES CARSON WHITE
SUMMER SHADE – On this day May 23, 2020, Carson White went on a long-awaited journey to be with his heavenly father and be reunited with his son, Chad White, and parents Homer H. and Pauline Goode White. Carson is survived by his wife, Pam; a sister, Paula “PJ” Martin (Tudor); a daughter-in-law, Lori White;…
Read MorePart 8: Look for the Helpers Series – Our young heroes
By Mary Beth Sallee News-Herald Reporter marybeth@jpinews.com The focus of this series is to shed light on the positive actions of those who are doing their part to persevere during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout this entire ordeal, many have received recognition for their efforts in the fight against COVID-19, from health care workers to…
Read MoreRowe named Director of Operations
By Mary Beth Sallee News-Herald Reporter marybeth@jpinews.com Michelle Rowe has been named Director of Operations at Jobe Publishing, Inc. JPI is a family-owned corporation that began in 1998 by the Jobe family. The family now owns and operates newspapers in six counties in south central Kentucky, including this one. Jeff Jobe, one of the original…
Read MoreTwo Vehicle Collison results in one Fatality
On May 19th, 2020 at approximately 7:29 PM Kentucky State Police Post 15 responded to a two vehicle fatal collision that occurred on U.S. 127 north at the Russell/Casey County line. Preliminary investigations indicate that 27 year old Haiden Cain of Russell Springs, KY was operating a 2020 Chevy pickup north bound on U.S. 127…
Read MoreEDNA STEPHENS
EDMONTON – Edna Stephens, age 81, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. Edna was the daughter of the late Allie and Nettie Phelps Wells. She was a retired bookkeeper and member of the Missionary Mound Baptist Church. Edna was the wife of the late Joe Stephens. She is survived by…
Read MoreMasks: wear yours to protect hers
By Mary Beth Sallee News-Herald Reporter marybeth@jpinews.com From the loss of life to the downfall of the economy, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused much worry, panic, and damage across the country. It has also brought about, among other things, a great debate concerning the use of face masks. Proponents of face masks say that wearing…
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