Deception stole hope for truth
By Jeff Jobe Publisher jobe@jobeinc.com Last week I shared with our online readers that I felt Glasgow could actually breathe a sigh of relief. We had 7 of 12 city council members agree with our mayor to help fund a true independent consultant regarding the Tennessee Valley Authority 20-year agreement. I went so far as…
Read MoreWILLIAM BRUCE BELL
SUMMER SHADE – William Bruce Bell, age 57, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home. Bruce was the son of the late William “Billy” Bell and Marilyn Witty Deweese. Bruce was a former employee of LSC Communications and a member of the Edmonton Worship Center. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Bell…
Read MoreCitizens unite against a situation that stinks
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last week 34 residents who live near the rendering plant, formally known as Ag Renew, LLC gathered to meet with Kentucky environmental attorney Hank Grady, to discuss the possibility of bringing a class-action lawsuit. “Its misery,” said Paul Smith, who lives a quarter-mile…
Read MoreCrystal Crisis – Part II
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Meth nightmare From an addict’s outlook, the meth and opioid crisis is devastating and deadly. From the vantage point of law enforcement agencies, it is a nightmare. The perfect storm “A decade ago, the western part of the state was eaten up with meth. The…
Read MoreReappointment and renewals
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The November 26th fiscal court meeting opened with the 5th grade Talented and Gifted (TAG) Team leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The group of students were observing the meeting as part of their studies on parliamentary procedures and government offices. Entering into a Resolution and Interlocal Agreement with Community…
Read MoreTIMOTHY ROBERT WALBERT
EDMONTON – Timothy Robert Walbert, age 52, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was the son of the late James and Inis Jessie Walbert. He was a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Christina Pittman Walbert of Edmonton; one daughter, Deidre Walbert…
Read MoreLINDA EVELYN COMPTON
EDMONTON – Linda Evelyn Compton, age 63, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Born in Indiana she was the daughter of the late John P. and Retha Doan Deaton. Linda was a homemaker and member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, William…
Read MoreProfile in Patriotism: John Vaughn
Profile in Patriotism: John Vaughn WWII Veteran dies at 98 Last week Barren County lost one of its iconic World War II veterans with the passing of John Hugh Vaughn. The Barren County Progress has published feature stories on Vaughn in years past and it is our honor to remember this great American by sharing…
Read MoreEast KY Power plans line expansions
GEPB concerns addressed Jeff Jobe Jobe Publishing, Inc. We have some great news for all of Barren County. The East Kentucky Power Company has plans for power line expansion in year 2020-21. The exact type of lines Glasgow Electric Plant Board Chairman Tag Taylor and Superintendent Billy Ray have detailed as being needed to assure…
Read MoreConflict of interest?
Police body cam footage unravels potential conflict of interest for GEPB Allyson Dix Barren County Progress Government/Community News “We’ve had a vehicle vs. pedestrian—no fatality…It is, uh, Billy Ray from the Electric Plant Board,” a Glasgow Police Officer is heard saying on the body cam footage moments after Ray’s accident in July. This past…
Read More