A Spooktacular Night in Morgantown
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The magic of Halloween was alive and well in Morgantown on Saturday, October25, as the annual Mayor’s Monster Mash took over Charles Black City Park. Families poured into the park dressed as witches, superheroes, princesses, pirates, animals and plenty of little monsters and dinosaurs ready for a…
Read MoreKCAA Champions–Oak Ridge Lady Warriors
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The Lady Warriors completed the season this past weekend at the KCAA State Tournament at West Jessamine High School. It proved to be a determined run just as the season has been for the Oak Ridge team that has had moments of let downs; however, that…
Read MoreTimothy Lynn Stovall
CENTER – Timothy Lynn Stovall, 60, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on January 10, 1965, to Barry Kaye and Patricia Crain Stovall. He is preceded in death by his brother, Kerry Dean Stovall. Besides his parents, he is survived by his two daughters, Tonya Horton (Chris) and Trina…
Read MoreEarl Franklin Jessie
EDMONTON – Earl Franklin “Buddy” Jessie, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1947, in Beechville, KY, to the late Hubert Earl and Laura England Jessie. Mr. Jessie was a member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, mowing, being…
Read MoreMary Margaret Lee
GLASGOW – Mary Margaret Lee (Harlow), age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at her residence in Glasgow, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 3, 1935, in Glasgow, Margaret was the daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (Smith) Harlow. Margaret dedicated much of her life to hard work…
Read MoreAlice Roberta Lane
HORSE CAVE – Alice Roberta Lane, age 86, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at Signature Health Care of Hart County with her loving family by her side. She was a native of Metcalfe County and a member of Joyners Chapel Church. She enjoyed cooking, working in her yard, and being with her family. She…
Read MoreAmbulance Service Board of Directors Met
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Ambulance Service Corporation, Inc. Board of Directors met on Wednesday, October 22nd, at the Community Center in the TJ Health Pavilion. The meeting was called to order, and a roll call was performed with the following individuals present: Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Garland Gilliam, Ervin…
Read MoreNew 4th of July Parade Coming in 2026
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Thursday, October 23rd, and those in attendance were Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Judge Wilson declared a quorum present, and…
Read MoreDeja Vu
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its October meeting on Monday, October 20th. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Terry Garrett Jerry Garmon, Matt Gallagher, and others in attendance were Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News. Absent…
Read MoreJimmie Lynn Freeman
GLASGOW – Jimmie Lynn Freeman, age 80, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1944, at The People’s Hospital in Jasper, Alabama, to Marvin Freeman and Reba Mae Hollaway Freeman. A 1962 graduate of Hanceville High School, Jimmie proudly represented his school as a member…
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