Brenda Sue (Pritchett) Hinkson
EDMONTON – Brenda Sue Hinkson, 79, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Providence, KY, to the late Michael Elmous Pritchett and Evadene Jewell Rodgers Pritchett. She was a former over-the-road truck driver and retired medical lab technician. She is survived by one son, Neal…
Read MoreThe Wonders of Our World
By PJ Martin Editor, The Heralds-News The last in a series of special programs sponsored by the Metcalfe County Public Library was held last Wednesday at the Bowling Park gym. There were several young children ready and waiting for Professor Graybeard to start the show at 10 a.m. He called it “Journey to the…
Read MoreMass Animal Rescue: Over 200 dogs recovered
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News Over the course of the last few weeks, operations have been underway to rescue over 200 dogs from a property on the Breeding Road at the Metcalfe – Adair County line in what was once a large, unscrupulous breeding operation called Dixie Rebel Kennel. It was reported that…
Read MoreJonathan Thomas Bailey
GLASGOW – Jonathan Thomas Bailey, 37, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026. He was a son of Sandi Kay Garmon Kirby and the late Steven Mark Bailey, Sr. Besides his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Steven Mark Bailey, Jr. and Brandon Willie Ray Bailey; one sister, Emilly Bailey; special adopted brother, Daniel Bilbrey;…
Read MoreExploring the Option to Sell
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority met in special session on Monday, July 27th at City Hall. Those in attendance were Lisa Boswell, Josh Devore, Matt Gallagher, Jerry Garmon, Luke Wilson, Mayor Doug Smith, J/E Larry Wilson, Alley Bragg, Chad Pennington, and PJ Martin for the Herald-News. Everyone…
Read MoreBilly Vaughn Meredith
GLASGOW – Billy Vaughn Meredith, age 69, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He loved fishing, playing the guitar, and camping. Billy was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He attended the Way Church in Horse Cave, and he loved his family. He was preceded in…
Read MoreShane Blake Smith
GLASGOW – Shane Blake Smith, 49, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Shane was born in Glasgow, and most of his adult life was spent as a construction worker in the home improvement industry. Shane is survived by his parents, Randal and Wanda Smith of Glasgow; three brothers,…
Read MoreJ.E. Kerr
ROCKBRIDGE – J.E. Kerr, age 83, of the Rockbridge community, passed away on August 2, 2026, at his home in the Rockbridge community. J.E. was born in Monroe County, KY, on February 4, 1943, a son of the late Bedford and Dovie Mae (Thompson) Kerr. He was married to the late Mildred “Millie” Kerr on…
Read MoreCram the Cruiser Draws Big Crowds and Lots of Success
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Family Resource and Youth Centers held their annual Cram the Cruiser event on Friday, July 24, 2026. This year they set up in two places, Brownsville at C &C Firearms and the Dollar General at Chalybeate. Volunteers worked hard to make it a pleasant experience and an…
Read MoreStudent Interns Help to Freshen up Brownsville
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The City of Brownsville only has so many hands normally to complete all the things that need to be done but this summer they got a few extra hands. Student interns through Three Corners Services helped out Brownsville City to complete some much-needed minor projects. Three Corners…
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