Wandalene Hawkins
SULPHUR WELL – Wandalene Hawkins, 83, of the Sulphur Well Community in Metcalfe County, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Barren County Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Sulphur Well, KY, on February 2, 1943, to the late Maxie and Ruth Robertson Durrett. Wandalene was a member…
Read MoreBears Anglers Ready for Next Season
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The BCHS Bass Fishing program has made some serious growth in numbers over the years. Most recently, they made some noise at the KHSAA State Tournament held May 8th/9th on Lake Barkley. Three teams (two student-athletes and captain consists of a team) represented Butler County out…
Read MoreMurf Adams to Perform Free Concert in Morgantown
Staff Report The Butler County Arts Guild will present a free concert featuring musician Murf Adams on May 30, from 7-9 p.m. at Butler County Arts Guild, located at 115 W. Ohio St. in Morgantown. Adams, a lifelong musician rooted in the Bowling Green music scene, began playing trumpet before later picking…
Read MoreJohnson Captures Third Straight Region Singles Title
Submitted by Jodi Johnson ECHS senior Brayden Johnson continued his dominance on the tennis court Thursday, winning his third consecutive Boys’ Singles 3rd Region Championship and closing out his regular-season high school career with a phenomenal 41-2 region record. Johnson’s path to the title was nothing short of dominant. Throughout his region…
Read MoreFiscal Court Signs Older American and EMS Services Proclamation
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Edmonson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on May 11, 2026. All magistrates were in attendance except for Mark Meeks. Eric Sexton from BRADD addressed the Fiscal Court about Older Americans. Judge Executive Scott Lindsey signed the Older Americans Proclamation, and visitors from the Edmonson County…
Read MoreJames “Bubba” Otis Trigg
GLASGOW – James Otis “Bubba” Trigg, a cherished member of the Glasgow community, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 19, 2026. Born on March 17, 1936, James led a life marked by warmth and love for his family and friends. James was employed by SKF for many years before retiring. He had a…
Read MoreBedford C. England Jr.
HORSE CAVE – Bedford “Junior” England, 75, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Shanti Niken Hospice House. He was born in Edmonton, KY, to the late Dan and Geneva Christine England. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy England, and stepson, Wesley Isenberg. Junior was a hardworking and dedicated…
Read MoreVonda Pearl Gentry
MT. HERMON – Vonda Pearl (Stephens) Gentry, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Barren County Nursing & Rehab in Glasgow. Vonda was born in Temple Hill on July 12, 1932, a daughter of the late Bedford Dow and Laura Alice (Cook) Stephens. Vonda worked at Handmachers in Glasgow and…
Read MoreJustin Ray Franklin
SUMMER SHADE – Justin Ray Franklin, 43, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was born in Glasgow, May 5, 1983, to Ronnie and Linda Stephens Franklin. Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents Gordon (Juanita) Franklin and Raymond (Lugene) Jessee. Justin dedicated much of his professional life to being a tree climber,…
Read MoreAnimal Shelter and FEMA Dilemmas Averted
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, in a crowded room. The usuals, along with many supporters of the animal shelter, and David and Donna Lafever. The controversy concerned the previous request for a budget increase to run the shelter. Judge Wilson…
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