Tyler Childers Turns Dinosaur World Into an Appalachian Altar
“Welcome to the most magical place on the side of the highway!” Mary Beth Sallee Editor Hart Co. News-Herald It’s not every day that a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter brings his guitar and band to a roadside dinosaur park. But then again, Tyler Childers has never been one to play by the rules. Last week, Childers…
Read MoreHart County Girls Golf – Gibbons named new head coach
By T. Wampler, JPI Sports Coach Boyd Rexroat handed over the reins of the Hart County girls’ golf team to Marlie Gibbons this season. Gibbons served as an assistant last season at HCHS and is “super excited” to become the Lady Raiders head coach this season. Gibbons served as an assistant at Barren County before…
Read MoreBC Shooters Show Out for the Kentucky Smokin’ Clays
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Linda Cox and Thomas “T.C.” Crossland coach the Kentucky Smokin’ Clays trap team based out of Todd County. Several of Butler County’s finest shooters recently participated with the team at the AIM Grand National Championship, which is considered the Super Bowl of Trapshooting. Elivia Heard…
Read MoreSun, Steam & Smiles: Tractor Show Draws Big Crowd
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla With 2 days of beautiful weather the 16th Annual Butler County Tractor Show has come and went. The Butler County Antique Engine and Tractor Club were very pleased with the huge turnout of this year’s event that was held at the Butler County Fairgrounds on River…
Read MoreJamie Craig Waddell
HORSE CAVE – Jamie Craig Waddell, 63, passed away on August 6, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born on December 21, 1961, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to JC “Bub” and Ruth (Nunn) Waddell. He graduated from Metcalfe County High School in 1979. In 1981, he married the love of his life,…
Read MoreThey had us Rolling in the Aisles!
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Edmonson County Senior Food Pantry held a great event full of laughs for everyone on July 25, 2025. Locals Matt Reynolds from his WPIG Facebook post and Brandon Hayes and Kyle White from the 42284 podcast took to the stage and kept everyone in stitches, all…
Read MoreBROWNSVILLE VFW POST 6937 PRESS RELEASE – CEREMONIAL RIFLE RAFFLE
Staff Report This year the US Army is replacing the venerable M16 rifle which, in various configurations has served continuously since the Vietnam War. Last week, members of Brownsville VFW Post 6937 voted to do the same with their WWII bolt action rifles which are getting harder and harder for all…
Read MoreRick D. Nifong
NEWPORT, KY – Rick Nifong, 69, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at UC Hospital in Cincinnati. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Jack Ernest Nifong and Jo Ann Clark Nifong. Rick was a professional chef. Much of his spare time throughout the years was spent repairing and refurbishing…
Read MoreDickie Thomas
GLASGOW – Dickie Thomas, a devoted father and grandfather, passed away on August 5, 2025, in his hometown of Glasgow, Kentucky, where he was born on July 10, 1950. He worked as a supervisor and co-leader for Mallory Industries. Dickie leaves behind his beloved daughter, Tracie York, and her husband, Roger; his son, Trevor Thomas,…
Read MoreMarie Price Bale
GLASGOW – Marie Price Bale, 98, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Green County, she was the daughter of the late Tommy and Edith Beams Price and widow of the late Glenn M. Bale. Marie was a homemaker who enjoyed life. She loved to laugh and have a…
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