ROBERT HENRY CLEMMONS
EDMONTON – Robert Henry Clemmons, age 91, was born July 11, 1927, to the late Becil Clemmons and Renee Gibson Clemmons. He departed this life on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at the Metcalfe Health Care Facility. Mr. Clemmons is survived by a son, Danny (Tammy) Clemmons of Scottsville; two brothers, Clyde Clemmons of Indianapolis, IN…
Read MoreCLARA JEAN LEA
GLASGOW – Clara Jean Lea, age 70, passed away July 30, 2018, at the Medical Center. She loved spending time with all of her family and friends, as well as her beloved pets. In addition to family time, Clara Jean enjoyed camping, fishing, NASCAR, and Facebook…LOL Survivors include three daughters: Cynthia Adkins, Connie Helson, both…
Read MoreGrandparent or Parent?
PJ Martin Office/News Reporter Metcalfe Division – When I was growing up it was fairly common for grandparents to babysit their grandchildren. I have many cherished memories of being at my grandparent’s home. It was a treat to spend the night with them. I suppose most folks would call those the ‘good old days.’ It…
Read MoreOnline shopping is the new Goliath
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Metcalfe/Monroe Division – Last week I was at the Campbellsville Walmart walking a cart back to the cart return, when a visibly agitated employee pulled the cart briskly from my hand and stomped away. Remembering himself a second later, he turned to look back at me and said, “I’m sorry. I’m…
Read More92nd Branstetter Park Music Festival & Homecoming
PJ Martin The Herald-News – What is the most music filled, toe tapping time you can have for free? The Branstetter Park Music Festival and Homecoming of course. Another year has flown by and it is time for friends and families to gather at Branstetter Park in Summer Shade on August 25th and 26th. This…
Read MoreNew High School Principle Announced At Metcalfe
Clint Graham and his wife, Emily with their four children, Macon, Joy, Stella, and Vivian. The Metcalfe County School system announced Tuesday, July 24th that Clint Graham has been chosen as the new principle of Metcalfe County High School the…
Read More3rd Sunday in August – Celebration alive and well in Sulphur Well
On August 18th and 19th people will come from all around to the charming, tiny hamlet of Sulphur Well, Kentucky, to celebrate a tradition that dates back to the late 1880s. “I found an article in an old newspaper about my grandmother and she stated that it began in the 1800s,” said Terry Edwards, who has…
Read MoreHome town, home teams
Rayna Glass rayna.glass@jpinews.com One would be hard pressed to define the culture of small town life in America without including the hometown team. The Smithsonian Institute has not only acknowledged this, but has created a traveling exhibit to celebrate it. Hometown Teams is part of Museum on Main Street, an effort of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service…
Read MoreVacations are essential – make the time
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com For small business owners, one of the biggest challenges is actually taking time away from your business. Yet vacations are essential for not only your employees but your family as well. I find myself looking at my life and responsibilities today a bit differently than I did say 20 years ago.…
Read MoreCORA ORLENA FRASIER
EDMONTON – Cora Orlena Fraser, age 88, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Diversacare in Glasgow. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Orlena Bell Fraser. She was a homemaker and member of the Edmonton Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Sue Hood of Glasgow; one nephew and six…
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