MY KENTUCKY: Our Soldier of Misfortune
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Few Kentuckians know the name Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, yet he was associated with one of the most significant events in America’s 20th Century history in circumstances that unfortunately left him out of history for more than 75 years. On December 7, 1941, the Henderson native was…
Read MoreGerth, Cross and Ellis – Not men in my grandfather’s eyes
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com It seems Joseph Gerth, a liberal political commentator for the Louisville Courier-Journal is taking bullying of government workers to a new level. He used his assigned space in the Courier-Journal to attack a young woman who works for Governor Matt Bevin. Apparently he and a few of his fellow CJ employees…
Read MoreGLENN & BETTY BARRICK: Keepers of the Land
By Thomas Wampler Jobe Publishing Contributor “You can look out that window, across the field and see the farm I was raised on,” said Glenn Barrick, pointing out his kitchen window toward his birthplace. “This has been my home for all my life. We dabbled in a little of everything back then and over the…
Read MoreMY KENTUCKY: Billy Vaughn’s magical melodies
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Riding the wave of success as one of the founding members of The Hilltoppers, Glasgow native Billy Vaughn became music director of Dot Records in 1954. By December 1 of that year, his recording of “Melody of Love” had soared in popularity to enjoy a 27-week run…
Read MoreMATTHEW COMPTON: Primed for positive growth
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. As Service Manager for Bailey-Gibson Automotive in Glasgow, Matthew Compton is passionate about providing top-notch service to his customers; as a young professional, Compton’s passion extends to his service in the community and its future. “I’m very passionate about this community. I want to see Glasgow survive…
Read MoreDIRT ROAD DIARIES: Hoodlum’s Hut
By Clinton Powell Jobe Publishing Contributor My much beloved cousin, Wayne Elmore, was affectionately called the Hoodlum. How he received this moniker has been debated, but the most likely origin was my Mother. At the time, Wayne had recently returned from serving in the Army in Vietnam, his marriage had fallen apart while he was…
Read MoreTIME TRAVEL: 225 Years on the Move
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Motoring outside of its usual role of showcasing all things Corvette, the National Corvette Museum has mounted its own transportation time-hop spanning 225 years of Kentucky history. Curator Derek Moore seized the opportunity to broaden the museum’s focus and simultaneously celebrate the 225th anniversary of Kentucky’s…
Read MoreMICA WOOD PENCE: Rooted & Grounded in The Barrens
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Describing life in Glasgow and Barren County as “small enough so that everyone is family but big enough to allow opportunities,” Mica Wood Pence said living elsewhere was never a serious consideration. For her, growing up in the Temple Hill area was a unique blend of family…
Read MoreMY KENTUCKY: Carry A Nation for Prohibition
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Describing herself as “a bulldog running along at the feet of Jesus, barking at what He doesn’t like,” Kentucky native Carrie Amelia Moore Nation, became a prominent figure in America’s toward prohibition of alcoholic beverages. Born in Garrard County on November 25, 1846, she had an imposing…
Read MoreNew Flyer of America to Locate Plant in Shepherdsville, Create up to 550 Jobs
North American bus manufacturer to invest $40 million for parts-production operation in Bullitt County Gov. Matt Bevin announced Thursday that New Flyer of America Inc. will create up to 550 full-time jobs as it invests $40 million to lease and upgrade a facility for bus parts fabrication in Shepherdsville. “New Flyer’s decision to locate in…
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