Ronnie Page Pulliam
EDMONTON – Ronnie Page Pulliam, 68, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Metcalfe Nursing & Rehab. He was born on January 3, 1958, to the late William Harris and Lorene Pulliam. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Joey Brown. He is survived by his wife, Connie Brown Pulliam of…
Read More“Logan’s Law” Filed to Strengthen Sentencing and Parole Laws
By Jeff Jobe / JOBEnews Frankfort, Kentucky — Lawmakers filed “Logan’s Law” this week, a bipartisan measure named in honor of six-year-old Logan Tipton and intended to close sentencing and parole gaps for violent offenders. More than half of Kentucky House members have already signed on as co-sponsors. Logan, a Versailles child, was killed in 2015.…
Read MoreCats vs. Tigers
Aleah Briones Intern Reporter On December 30th, Edmonson County High School hosted its annual Caveland Classics Basketball Games, proudly sponsored by the restaurants Rafferteys and Double Dogs. The Edmonson Wildcats faced off against the Breckinridge County Fighting Tigers in an exciting matchup. Standout performances include #3 Blayne Deweese, who successfully scored…
Read MoreBarr Meets with Edmonson County Officials to Address Water Infrastructure, Park Policy, and Transportation Concerns
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. — U.S. Congressman Andy Barr met with local leaders during a visit to Edmonson County, where he joined officials for supper at the Porky Pig Diner before participating in a detailed policy discussion regarding several longstanding challenges facing the community. Barr expressed interest in…
Read MoreBC Special Olympic Basketball plays in Beaver Dam
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Several Butler County athletes are thrilled to have the opportunity to participate on a team now that one local parent has helped originate and organize a new beginning for those with intellectual disabilities. Pam Phelps, who spends most her time caring for our community as a…
Read MoreBlood Assurance Holds Blood Drive in Morgantown
Staff Report A Blood Assurance blood drive was held Monday at Morgantown City Hall, giving residents an opportunity to donate blood to support area hospitals and patients. The Blood Assurance bloodmobile was set up at 117 North Main Street and welcomed donors throughout the day. The drive was part of National Blood…
Read MoreMultiple 911 Calls Preceded Fatal Shooting on Frazier Avenue
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Emergency dispatch records show multiple 911 calls were made reporting an intoxicated and disruptive individual in the hours leading up to a fatal shooting on December 26. According to emergency communications, callers reported a highly intoxicated male at or near 305 Frazier Avenue in Glasgow who was yelling…
Read MoreJames Lewis Bray
GLASGOW – James Lewis Bray, 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late James Gaylord Bray and Jewell Algerine Perkins Bray. James was a carpenter with his dad and brother in the Bray Construction Company. He was a very kind person, a lover…
Read MoreClara Belle Combs
SHELBYVILLE – Clara Belle Combs, 103, and formerly of Tompkinsville, KY, passed away Friday, January 15, 2026, at Maple Grove Senior Living in Shelbyville, KY. She was born on June 2, 1922, in Vernon, KY, to the late Bob and Dora Anderson Dyer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Miller Combs.…
Read MoreJohn James Tomko III
GLASGOW – John James Tomko III, born on November 29, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was a dedicated professional and a beloved family man, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and devotion. John spent over 25 years at Eaton Axle, where…
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