Animal Control Ordinance Amended, Approved After Citizen Concerns
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Barren County codified updates to the county’s animal control ordinance with a second (and final) reading on Tuesday morning in a 4-3 vote. Before the vote, magistrates approved language changes as presented by County Attorney Mike Richardson in a 5-2 vote. The move comes after nearly a month…
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By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Thursday, February 12, with the following attendees: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Also in attendance were Financial Officer Connie Taylor,…
Read MoreState Report Tallies Tens of Millions in Media, Travel and Event Costs
JOBEnews.com Kentucky executive branch agencies spent more than $39 million on advertising and communications and millions more on travel, conferences and contracted services in the 2025 fiscal year, according to a report released by Allison Ball, Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts, on Feb. 10. Governor Andy Beshear disputed some of the findings a day…
Read MoreMetcalfe County and Barren County Girls’ Basketball
Trojanettes defeat Lady Hornets 68-44 By T. Wampler, JPI Sports Coach Heidi Coleman and the Metcalfe County High School girls’ basketball team hosted Coach Piper Lindsey and Barren County in a Region 4 matchup last week. The Trojanettes proved the stronger team on this night of quality high school girls’ basketball. Barren County…
Read MoreMetcalfe and Barren County Boys’ basketball
Trojans defeat Hornets 66-53 By T. Wampler, JPI Sports The Metcalfe County High School boys’ basketball team and Coach Brandon Brockman hosted Coach Warren Cunningham and Barren County last week in a Region 4 matchup. The Trojans picked up the road win over the Hornets 66-53. Kade Hardy dropped 22 points to lead BCHS.…
Read MorePaula Jean Jaworski
EIGHTY-EIGHT – Paula Jean Jaworski, 72, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Barren County Health and Rehabilitation in Glasgow. She was born in Shelbyville KY, on December 7, 1953, to the late Warren and Marth Pauline Burgin West. Survivors include her husband, Paul Jaworski; children, Gary Murphy and Donald Turpin; grandchildren, Michael Murphy…
Read MoreJames Ray Borders
GLASGOW – James Ray Borders, 71, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital. He was the son of the late Robert Borders and Nell Bunch Borders. James was a faithful member of First Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Phyllis Ann Borders; two…
Read MoreGary Wayne Vibbert
EDMONTON – Gary Wayne Vibbert, 70, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1955, to the late James (Todd) and Louise Hope Vibbert. Gary enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, his favorite was Dale Earhart. He also enjoyed UK Basketball, the NY Yankees, tinkering with furniture, appliances,…
Read MoreButler County Native Steps into New Role as 4-H Youth Development Agent
By Katarina Gonzalez Freelance Writer Butler County’s 4-H program has a new leader in town with deep roots in the community. Kadi Skipworth, a lifelong Butler County resident and former 4-H member, has been named the county’s new 4-H Youth Development Agent. She officially begins the role on February 8. “I’m really…
Read MoreLawmakers weigh ambulance reimbursement bill as EMS crisis grows across Kentucky
By Dennis K. Brown Guest Contributor FRANKFORT — A bill aimed at stabilizing Kentucky’s struggling emergency medical services system is drawing strong support from first responders and local officials, along with caution from the health insurance industry over potential cost increases. House Bill 447, sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Raymer, R-Morgantown, would require health…
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