CECIL WAYNE BOSTON
NOBOB – Cecil Wayne Boston, age 77, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at his residence. He was the son of the late Cloise and Imogene Burgoon Boston and the husband of Carol Surratt Boston, who survives. They were married November 3, 1963. He was a farmer and retired from PPG in Ohio. He was a…
Read MoreJOHN MICHAEL LASSOURREILLE
NASHVILLE – John Michael Lassourreille, age 69, of Nashville, formerly of Edmonton, KY passed away suddenly Thursday, July 05, 2018, in Tompkinsville, KY. John was the son of William John and Rosalie Zecca Lassourreille of Hollywood, FL whom survive. He was a self-employed computer programmer. He is survived by his wife Lorraine Paganelli Lassourreille of…
Read MoreAlways knowing the destination
By Jennifer Moonsong Jobe Publishing Regional – It’s vacation season. Just last week we went on our annual family vacation. I insisted on taking a Rand McNally Atlas, but I admit I didn’t open it once. When I was a kid there was a sense of wonder and wanderlust attached to roadmaps. These days, it…
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Call center growth in Warren County will support new retail client FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 3, 2018) – Customer engagement company Afni Inc. plans to create 86 full-time jobs as it invests nearly $316,000 in its Bowling Green call center to support new retail client, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today. “We are grateful to Afni for its commitment…
Read MoreGov. Bevin Creates Economic Opportunity Commission
New commission combines Governor’s Office ofMinority Affairs and Governor’s Minority Employment, Business Affairs and Economic Development Council FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 3, 2018) – Gov. Matt Bevin today announced the creation of the Economic Opportunity Commission, which will be attached to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED). The new Commission combines the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs and…
Read MoreRed, White, and Blueberry
Jennifer Moonsong Jobe Publishing Regional – For many, the American dream consists of having a picturesque family farm. For the Cash Family at Blueberry Hills Farm and Nursery that dream is a reality. Hope and Chris Cash purchased the farm in 2012. Part of the appeal was that they didn’t have to start from scratch,…
Read More2018 Barren County Fair Pageant
By Allyson Dix progress@jpinews.com Between the heat and periods of intense rain, the 64th Annual Barren County Fair held its pageant on June 26-28 hosted by the Temple Hill Lions Club with Pageant MC Lauren Barrett and Coordinator Jennifer Bailey. Lilly Grace Squires of Green County was crowned 2018 Miss Barren County Fair out of…
Read MoreQuilt crazy
Celebrating a tradition that just keeps getting better Anne Pyburn Craig In times when fabric has been scarce — before it began to be manufactured in the US, or during the Great Depression — quilting has been a necessity. Not a scrap should go to waste. In better times, quilting is a relaxing hobby and…
Read More“I’ve been blessed:” Family recipes grace R&S BBQ
Anne Pyburn Craig Along with quilting and rolley-hole, barbecue is one of the arts that puts Monroe County squarely on the map of excellence. On a summer afternoon, the fragrances from the smokers and kitchens waft around Tompkinsville promising delight. And no barbecue is more iconic than the one down at the corner of Second…
Read MoreWhat this generation will bring
By Jennifer Moonsong Jobe Publishing Regional – Oh very young, what will you leave us this time? A few of you out there will recognize that like as part of an old song first released on vinyl back in 1974. Baby boomers. Millennials. Generation X. Every generation has its title to either live up to…
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