LifeSkills, Inc. and Barren River Area Development District Break Ground
$20 Million Anchor Project Represents Groundbreaking Approach to Crisis Care in South Central Kentucky By Joe Dan Beavers President/CEO, LifeSkills, Inc. LifeSkills, Inc. and the Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) broke ground on September 22nd on a regional Mental Health Crisis Intake Center, the cornerstone facility of the transformative $20 million Anchor Project…
Read MoreBoard Addresses County on Inhumane Animal Treatment
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Several supporters were present at the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court last Thursday for a presentation given by the local Animal Shelter Board with a pre-drafted proposal for an ordinance regarding the humane treatment of animals. Donna Lafever, the wife of local veterinarian Dr. David Lafever and vice president…
Read MoreLinda Susan Jessie
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN – Linda Susan Jessie, 68, formerly of Knob Lick, KY, passed away on September 21, 2025. She was the only daughter of Phillip “Bub” Harvey Jessie and Tina “Tiny” Vance Jessie. She is preceded in death by her parents, her older brother, Wesley Dale Jessie, and her younger brother, Danny Clifton Jessie. “Susie”…
Read More“You Are Not Forgotten”
Morgantown Marks POW/MIA Day Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla National POW/MIA Recognition Day was honored at the Memorial Park at the Charles Black Park in Morgantown, in a ceremony hosted by the VFW Post 5837 Auxiliary. The solemn observance paid tribute to American service members who were held as…
Read MoreConcrete plant debuts in Morgantown
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla On Friday, September 19, 2025, Revelation Ready Mix celebrated its grand opening at 2500 South Main Street in Morgantown. The locally owned concrete plant is committed to delivering high quality concrete to this community and surrounding areas. The new facility is owned by Derek Gidcumb and…
Read MoreHomecoming Night Doesn’t End Well for the Wildcats
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Sept. 19, 2025, Edmonson County faced Hart County for the Homecoming football game. Edmonson County came out strong with the first touchdown of the night made by #1 Tristen Muse. Hart County put in a good effort but some missed passes allowed the Wildcats to stay ahead in…
Read MoreFall Fun
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor The Edmonson News caught Rebecca Jones in the middle of painting the windows and had to stop and snap a picture. Jones works for Edmonson County Attorney’s office and for fun decided to decorate and join the events. There are two events happening simultaneously. Edmonson County…
Read MoreViolet Fant
GLASGOW – Violet Fant, a beloved member of the Glasgow community and cherished homemaker, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, at NHC Healthcare. Born on February 9, 1925, in Glasgow, Violet was the daughter of the late Scott and Comell (Davidson) Gillock. Throughout her life, Violet dedicated herself to her family, raising children, and…
Read MoreMyra Frances Boston
EDMONTON – Myra Frances Boston, born January 7, 1940, to the late John Thomas Lawson and Lily Blanche Lawson, departed this life on September 25, 2025. She attained the age of 85 years and 8 months. Frances was a loving wife to her husband, Lloyd Boston, for 65 wonderful years, married in July of 1960.…
Read MoreGlasgow-Barren Tax Rate Updates
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress The City of Glasgow will meet on September 29 in a special-called meeting for the second reading of an ordinance to set this year’s tax rate. A public hearing and the first reading of the ordinance on September 15 passed in a 6-3 vote, with all council members…
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