The Red Dye Dilemma, Part I
What You Need to Know About Recent Changes to Food Additive Regulations By Katrina England Jobe Publishing, Inc. Red Dye has garnered significant media attention recently, driven by new legislative changes regarding artificial dyes at both the federal and state levels in the United States. The use of synthetic food dyes, including red dyes,…
Read MoreIt’s not Cheap!
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Thursday, September 25th, with all Magistrates present. The Chairman of the Summer Shade Fire Department board, Mark Parks, addressed the court with a problem. “I’ve been dealing with this issue personally for about five, six years, and talked…
Read MoreSurplus Bids
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a special called session on Thursday, October 2nd at the Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Councilmembers Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, Tommy England, and City Attorney Brian Pack. Others in attendance were City Clerk/Administrator…
Read MorePhillip Wayne Flowers
GLASGOW – Phillip Wayne Flowers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on October 2, 2025, at his residence in Franklin, Kentucky. Born on June 14, 1955, in Glasgow, Kentucky, Phillip dedicated his life to his family and his career as a truck driver, traversing many roads and connecting with countless…
Read MoreJerry Kaye Scott Taylor
GLASGOW – Jerry Kaye Scott Taylor, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her residence. The daughter of the late Hervy and Magdalene Guinn Scott, she was a retired finance and insurance manager for different automobile dealerships. She was a lover of antiques and enjoyed buying and selling them. She was also…
Read MoreJanie Maureen Hobart
EDMONTON – Janie “JJ” Maureen Hobart, 68, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home. She was born February 3, 1957, in Burlington, WI, to the late Roger Hobart Sr. and Maureen Sessions Hobart, who survives. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Anderson; ex-husband, Robert Anderson; brother-in-law, Gene Hoffman; her…
Read MoreDanny Irvin Wells
BURKESVILLE – Danny Irvin Wells passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, having attained the age of 70 years, 1 month, and 16 days. He was born on Wednesday, August 17, 1955, in Albany, Kentucky, the son of Fred Earl & Dovie (Neal) Wells. He was of…
Read MoreFirefighter Training Teaches How to Survive
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Kentucky State Fire Commission hosted training for volunteer firefighters in Area 4 on Sept 21 in Brownsville, KY. Kevin Jandt, State Fire and Rescue Instructor and Cave City Fire Chief, was in charge of the training. It was a informative weekend for the volunteer trainees. The firefighter…
Read MoreAnchor for Hope, Safety and Recovery
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Anchor Project in Bowling Green was brought to life recently with a groundbreaking ceremony. The Anchor Project is sponsored by Life Skills, BRADD, and Med Center, and all 10 counties in the BRADD area. Stakeholders came from different areas to form a crisis response team for…
Read MoreOne that Slips Away—Bears fall to .500
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor After opening district play on the road in an ugly loss to LaRue County, the Butler County Bears were looking to right the ship in a home matchup against the Edmonson County Wildcats this past Friday night. Both teams were coming in hungry for their first…
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