Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department Holds Holiday Lunch and Awards Ceremony
Special to The Edmonson News The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department was blessed to spend time together on December 14, 2025, with food and fellowship at their holiday party. The annual Christmas lunch was held at the community center by the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office. Along with food and fellowship, officers…
Read MoreShirley Jean Ball
GLASGOW – Shirley Jean Ball, a beloved figure whose legacy is woven into the very fabric of her family and community, passed away on December 22, 2025. Born on February 14, 1949, in Oneida, Arkansas, she brought warmth and joy to the lives of everyone she met. Shirley dedicated her life to caring for her…
Read MorePeggy Claywell
BON AYR – Peggy Claywell, age 80, departed this life with her family by her side on Monday, December 22, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, KY. The Cumberland County native was born on June 26, 1945, to the late Ed and Robbie Scott. She was married to her cherished husband of fifty years, Jimmy…
Read MoreBrenda Sue Stout
SMITHS GROVE – Brenda Sue Stout, 79, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, in the ER at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Morris Matthews and Cloteel Elizabeth Shipley Matthews. She was a retired hairdresser. She is survived by two grandchildren, Brandy Cowles (John Moore) and Cheyenne Rogers (John…
Read MoreFrank Morgan
LOUISVILLE – Frank Morgan, born on February 17, 1932, in Knob Lick, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. He lived a life dedicated to service and family, leaving behind a legacy of love and hard work. Throughout his notable career as an Inspector for Marley Corporation, Frank was…
Read MoreMelvin Cecil Lemons, Jr.
Melvin Cecil Lemons, Jr., 62, of Sellersburg, IN, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at the University of Louisville with his family by his side. Mr. Lemons was born in New Albany, IN, to the late Melvin Cecil Lemons, Sr., and Violet Marie Nuckols of New Albany, IN. Mr. Lemons loved hunting, fishing, archery, and…
Read MoreStevie Joe Collins, Jr.
GLASGOW – Stevie Joe Collins, Jr., 46, formerly of Tompkinsville, passed away on Sunday morning at Commonwealth Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. Stevie was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on November 6, 1979, a son of Stevie Joe and Genetta Sue (Blakely) Collins. Stevie was a 1999 graduate of Monroe County High School and was a…
Read MoreKratom: An Herbal Supplement or Illegal Drug
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Maybe you haven’t heard of it, but supporters are saying it is a plant-based herbal extract that eases pain and makes opioid withdrawal easier; however, there are currently no uses for kratom approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Those against it are saying it is addictive,…
Read MoreCriminal Justice Executive Development Program Graduates 23 Kentucky Leaders
Department of Criminal Justice Training December 12, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 23 law enforcement officers from agencies across Kentucky graduated from the Criminal Justice Executive Development Program (CJED) Class 32. CJED is an advanced leadership course designed for supervisors of small to medium-sized law enforcement agencies.…
Read MoreAmbulance Orders and GMT Payments
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Ambulance Service Corporation, Inc. Board of Directors met on Wednesday, December 10th, at the Community Center in the TJ Health Pavilion. The meeting was called to order and a roll call was performed with the following individuals present: Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd, Garland Gilliam, Dr. Neil Thornbery, Ervin…
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