The Resting American Flag
Bonnieville Elementary Assigns Students Responsibility — New Basketball Coach Thursday, September 7, in a meeting with Bonnieville Elementary School’s principal, Ms. Georgia Bilyeu Bryson, a couple of rather important matters were discussed. Some people may have noticed The American Flag, that normally waved high in the air before the school, had been unusually neglected this…
Read MoreRemembering September 11, 2001; lessons in love
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.om Seventeen years ago, hijackers carried out the worst terrorist attack in American history. For most adults at the time, it is a day indeed burned into our memories. But 17 years is a long time for a busy, what can be done for me today-oriented society like ours, and the 9/11…
Read MoreBoys Soccer Make Top 10 in State
Raiders make selves known in state Specail to the News-Herald The Hart County soccer team is still on a roll, after playing Tuesday night at Campbellsville for their first district matchup of the season. The team came prepared, and Brayden Bell opened play with the first goal within six minutes of the start.…
Read MoreRogers on Rogers
By Jennifer Moonsong, Jobe Publishing Regional Features Descendant of Edmund Rogers discusses Edmund’s legacy Attorney Ben Rogers has long been a resident of Barren County, but he feels a definite kinship with Metcalfe County, as well he should, being the fifth generation grandson of Edmund Rogers, for whom the City of Edmonton is named. “I…
Read MoreJOE WAYNE GOSSETT
SUMMER SHADE – Joe Wayne Gossett, 85, died Monday, September 10, 2018, at T J Samson Hospital. Born October 7, 1932, in Summer Shade, he was a son of the late Urey and Lillie Nunnally Gossett. He was the husband of Gertie Lougene Shive Gossett, who survives. They were married 64 years. He was a…
Read MoreKATHY O. COOPER 1955 – 2018
KATHY O. COOPER 1955 – 2018 Kathy O. Cooper, age 63, of Smiths Grove, KY, departed this life on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her residence. The Maynard, AR native was born on May 28, 1955 to the late Benjamin Nimow Johnson and Elzada Ozella Toy Johnson. She was married to the late Gary D.…
Read MoreBLANCHE JEFFRIES HURT
LOUISVILLE – Blanche Jeffries Hurt, age 82, of Louisville passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Baptist Health in Louisville. Born in Metcalfe County she was the daughter of the late Argle and Allie Vance Jeffries. She was a homemaker and retired medical office assistant. Blanche attended the South East Christian Church on South…
Read MoreState Bound
Two Edmonson golfers have qualified for All A State tournament action on Sept. 8 in Richmond. Emma Booker and Nathan Oliver will be competing against the top golfers in the state. This is the first time for both to get the opportunity to go to this tournament. Edmonson County High School Head Coach Ed Nunnalee said the…
Read MoreSummer traffic recap
Nolin Lake State Park has seen an upswing in visitors this year and a 14 percent increase in the campsite and picnic rentals. Things are definitely moving in the right direction, proving that families still love to spend time out on the water. Nolin Lake State Park Manager David Kem gave a brief overview of…
Read MoreGilstrap Pie Supper and Auction
For 43 years now the Gilstrap community has been hosting a gathering for family and friends to come out and enjoy the weather outdoors. This year’s event took place on Sept. 1. There was an abundance of interesting and exciting things to take part in that evening. What was so nice to see is individuals…
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