Christi Jones Yoakem 1976-2019
Christi Jones Yoakem 1976-2019 Christi Jones Yoakem, age 43 of Big Reedy, KY, departed this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her residence. The Grayson County native was born on February 7, 1976 to the late Larry Jones and Diane Woosley Jones of Big Reedy. She was married to Jason Yoakem, who survives. Christi…
Read MoreA charm all her own
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division “I could tell you a lot of stories,” laughed Bedie Smith. Considering Ms. Bedie is 95 years young, she probably could. Bedie is a resident at the Metcalfe Healthcare Center and is so well loved that many of the staff call her “Ma.” One staff member remarked that…
Read MoreCity gets a clean audit
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The Edmonton City Council met in a specially called meeting on February 19th to hear representatives of Taylor, Polson, and Company Certified Public Accountants present their audit summary for the fiscal year 2017-2018. CPA Jeff Carter began by summarizing the first paragraph of the audit report by explaining…
Read MoreTerry Edwards – A life of volunteer service
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. In Metcalfe County, the name Terry Edwards is synonymous with community service. A native of Metcalfe County, his roots run deep and his love of community is evident. He has helped his home county in many ways including, but perhaps the most well-known is his service…
Read MoreLet’s go to the Freeze
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division There is nothing like a good handmade milkshake on a hot summer afternoon and you can still get them in Edmonton at Gene’s Freeze. Gene’s Freeze or ‘The Freeze’ as it is known locally was opened on August 31, 1958, by Gene and Geneva Wyatt, during the drive-in…
Read MoreAfrican Americans in Metcalfe history
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. In observance of African American History month, we take a glimpse into Metcalfe County’s past, and remember the African American people and communities who helped establish the county: Fountain Clark Fountain Clark of the Summer Shade Community, better known as “Uncle Fount” helped develop commerce…
Read MoreGEPB – Supt. Ray survives another attempt to terminate
Opposing legal council not permitted into facility, uniformed police officers stood guard Staff Report Government Community News Glasgow Electric Plant Board board members Tag Taylor and Jeff Harned put up a compelling argument for keeping Superintendent Billy Ray and legal counsel Jeff Herbert; at least in the short-term. On Tuesday, February 19, the special called…
Read MoreJames Depp Pennington
CENTER – James Depp “Jimmie” Pennington, age 84, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was the son of the late Clifton and Lovie Matney Pennington. Jimmie was a farmer and a member of the Center Church of Christ. He is survived by two sons, Darrell (Sharon) Pennington…
Read MoreLEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Representative Bart Rowland
Public Safety Issues Receive Legislative Attention Representative Bart Rowland We’ve officially hit the halfway mark of the 2019 legislative session, with much accomplished even as significant activity remains. In the House of Representatives, this past week was a banner week for a cause not only important to me – but also critical to the safety…
Read MoreKITTY CAROL SIKES ENGLAND
GLASGOW – Kitty Carol Sikes England, age 80, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, at NHC Healthcare. Born April 20, 1938, in Summer Shade, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Martha Parrish Sikes. She was a CNA. Survivors include two daughters: Staci (Chris Kerney) Adwell of Glasgow and Judy (Billy) Jeffries…
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