African 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…
Read MoreARTELLIA JEAN ALLEN 1954-2019
ARTELLIA JEAN ALLEN 1954-2019 Artellia Jean Allen, 65, of Louisville passed away Tuesday Feb. 19, 2019 at Clifton Oaks Care Center in Louisville. The Jefferson County native was a tow motor operator for Package Unlimited. She was a daughter of the late Arthur Holloway and Elene Vincent Wood of Louisville, who survives. Funeral services will…
Read MoreRegina Oakes Byrnes 1950 – 2019
Regina Oakes Byrnes 1950 – 2019 Regina Oakes Byrnes, age 68 of Bowling Green, KY, departed this life on Monday, February 18, 2019 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on February 28, 1950 to the late Leo and Irene Oakes York. She was married to Charles Byrnes, who preceded her in death.…
Read MoreAlbert Lewis 1924 – 2019
Albert Lewis 1924 – 2019 Albert Lewis, age 94, of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Monday, February 18, 2019 in Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on April 11, 1924 to the late Joe and Lucy Morris Lewis. He was married to Rosetta Hampton Lewis, who survives. Albert was a farmer…
Read MoreANNIE MAE TRAVIS SHIRLEY
SUMMER SHADE – Annie Mae Travis Shirley, age 80, Glasgow, formerly of Summer Shade, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Signature Health Care Glasgow. Born September 3, 1938, in Summer Shade, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Christine Buckner Travis. She was the wife of Leanis Shirley, who survives, for 59…
Read MoreGov. Bevin Appoints Gail Russell as PPC Secretary, David Dickerson as Labor Secretary
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2019) – Gov. Matt Bevin today announced the appointment of two top Administration officials to permanent leadership posts — Gail Russell as Secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet (PPC), and David Dickerson as Secretary of the Labor Cabinet. Both Russell and Dickerson have served their respective cabinets as Acting Secretaries over the past…
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