RONNIE LESLIE HARRIS
EDMONTON – Ronnie Leslie Harris departed this life on Friday, February 1, 2019, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was the son of the late Leslie “Lec” Harris and Gertrude Jeffries Harris. Mr. Harris was a factory employee and of the Baptist Faith. is survived by one daughter, Belinda Thompson of Edmonton;…
Read MoreDr. James Richardson “Sam” Comer, Sr., 77
Dr. James Richardson “Sam” Comer, Sr., 77, of Tompkinsville passed away Monday, January 28 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was born May 13, 1941 in Glasgow, KY to the late Harlin Comer and Pauline Richardson Comer. He was a graduate of WKU and UL School of Dentistry. He was a self-employed dentist and…
Read MoreGov. Bevin Announces Plans for Additional $20 Million in Kentucky State Park Upgrades
CARROLLTON, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2019) – Gov. Matt Bevin today joined Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and Kentucky State Parks officials at General Butler State Park to announce the kickoff of phase II of the Commonwealth’s “Refreshing the Finest” initiative. Launched in 2016, “Refreshing the Finest” has already invested $18 million in maintenance and operational improvements to…
Read MoreALPHA OMEGA JONES
KNOB LICK – Alpha Omega Jones, age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 30th at Barren County Nursing and Rehab. He was the son of the late James Artis and Viola Crenshaw Jones. He was a retired farmer and member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Stella Rowlett Jones; one son,…
Read MoreOWEN “WAYNE” CAMPBELL 1943 – 2019
OWEN “WAYNE” CAMPBELL 1943 – 2019 Owen “Wayne” Campbell, age 75, of Brownsville, KY departed this life on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. The Edmonson County native was born on February 14, 1943 to the late Owen and Mae Johnson Campbell. He was married to his devoted wife and best friend, Jannie Hogan Campbell, who survives.…
Read MoreJames Harold Byrd, 78, Knob Lick
James Harold Byrd, 78, Knob Lick, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. A son of the late Marshall Roosevelt Byrd and Magdaline Eudy Byrd, he was a retired farmer. Survivors include five children: Eddie Dean Estep, Brenda Elizabeth Horton, James Travis Byrd, Pamela J. McCuiston, and Mark Edward Byrd; six grandchildren: Kim, Kelly, and…
Read MoreWilliam Temple Dickinson, 62, Glasgow
William Temple Dickinson, 62, Glasgow, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. Born in Glasgow, he was a son of the late Dr. Lewis Dickinson and Selma Goodman Dickinson. While dedicating himself to the many facets of his life, Temple has maintained his lifelong interest in theatre and…
Read MoreCHARITY TOMLIN
GLASGOW – Charity Hollon Tomlin, age 90, departed this life on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at her home. She is the daughter of the late General Hollon and Stella Hatton Hollon. Charity was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by three daughters: Sharon (Robert) Eder of Indianapolis, Indiana, Pam (Leon) Gibson…
Read MoreGlasgow has a fighting chance
Let’s get right to the point. By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com The strength of Kentucky’s economy starts right here in our cities. No matter how hard the Governor, our legislators, and all their economic development people strive to remove red tape, approve pro-business legislation, and help level the playing field; without a Mayor capable of leading…
Read MoreCelebrating 150th with gesture of cooperation
Gov. Matt Bevin honors Kentucky journalists by attending the Kentucky Press Associations’ 150th anniversary celebration. Staff Report It was publisher Jay Nolan, the 2019 KPA President and publisher Jeff Jobe, the 2020 KPA President-Elect who chose to issue invitations to Senator Robert Stivers and Governor Matt Bevin. Jobe and Nolan each own community newspapers in…
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