Barren County Fiscal Court – Budget, jail business, and road resurfacing
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. At the regularly scheduled March 17 meeting of Barren County Fiscal Court, the main topic of discussion was the proposed working budget. “This is not written in stone, it’s the working budget. We’ve had ongoing issues with this. We need to settle it. To be…
Read MoreLady Hornets Are Fearless
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor The first time since 1997, the Lady Hornets and Hornets are both District 16 Champions. Just like Daniel, in the lion’s den, the Lady Hornets showed no fear when they took on Russell County’s Lady Lakers, in the District Championship game. “I am so happy to celebrate this…
Read MoreGlasgow restaurant owner expands
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Back in 2007 when Glasgow man Greg Harris went to work for the Subway Corporation as a field consultant, he didn’t know where the job might lead. It was his responsibility to inspect 30 Subways a month, to be sure they were complying with…
Read MoreHornets Avenge Regular Season Loses
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor All the hard work has paid off. It’s been 20 long years since their last District Championship win but that title will once again display proudly in Metcalfe’s trophy case. In front of a spirited crowd, Coach Brandon Brockman and the Hornets took to the court with a…
Read MoreGENOLA SEXTON
EDMONTON – Genola Sexton, 87, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green after a brief illness. Genola was born February 28, 1934, in Metcalfe County to the late John and Kizzie Jessee Gilpin. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman; a son-in-law, Joe Pedigo;…
Read MoreCORA GELENE THOMAS SMITH
GLASGOW – Cora Gelene Thomas Smith, age 88, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, with her family present at her niece’s home. Born May 14, 1932, in Burkesville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Sellie Bryant and Etta Mae Hurt Thomas, and the widow of Billy Smith. She was a housewife and caregiver…
Read MoreGLENDA KAY McCOY GEARLDS
TOMPKINSVILLE – Glenda Kay McCoy Gearlds, 69, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at The Medical Center. Born February 12, 1952, in Glasgow, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Pernie Kingrey McCoy. On August 28, 1972, she married Jackie Ben Gearlds, who survives. Kay worked for Drs. Ross and Birge for…
Read MoreThe Thanksgiving Cow
A lesson in life, love, and loss Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Jobe Publishing, Inc. Anyone who has ever lived on a farm knows that lessons in life, love, and loss are as common of an occurrence as night and day. For Howard and Jerry Kaye Taylor of Glasgow, their family has spent the past…
Read MoreJENNIFER RENEAU CARDWELL
GLASGOW – Jennifer Reneau Cardwell, age 58, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Born November 8, 1962, in Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Billy Reneau and Peggy Kingrey Cain, who survives. She was the widow of the late Joe E Cardwell. She worked as a social worker and…
Read More100 New jobs coming soon
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. A specially called meeting of the Glasgow City Council was held by video teleconference on Monday, March 8th. Among the new business discussed was the first reading of an ordinance permitting the rebate of 1% of the 1.75% Occupational License on wages paid by AtCorr Packaging Product LLC…
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