The Opioid Settlement: Distribution of Funds – Who Will Benefit?
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The opioid crisis continues to devastate families and communities across the Barren River Area Development District (BRADD). Millions of dollars from opioid settlements are flowing into Kentucky, offering a potential lifeline. But how are these funds being used locally to combat addiction and its devastating consequences? Half of…
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By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, July 10th, with all the magistrates in attendance. The agenda was adopted, and the minutes from the June 26th meeting were approved after motions by Magistrates Daniel Bragg and Harvey Hawkins. Discussion on the creation of an…
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George Henry Depp
GLASGOW – George Henry Depp, 82, passed away surrounded by his loved ones, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. George was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on April 11, 1943, to the late Cobert Depp, Sr. and the late Louise McMurtry Depp. George worked for many years at Glasgow Foods, but because of…
Read MoreDouglas (Doug) Rex DeWeese
LEXINGTON – Douglas (Doug) Rex DeWeese, 45, formerly of Summer Shade, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his parents’ home in Summer Shade, surrounded by his family and friends. Doug was born on July 3, 1980, in Glasgow, KY, to Wendell and Mariea DeWeese, who survive. Doug is also survived by…
Read MoreKentucky Tornadoes and Severe Weather
Q&A Session with Forecaster and Meteorologist Brian Neudorff By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Kentucky’s severe weather season typically peaks in spring, specifically from March through May. However, severe storms and tornadoes can occur at any time of the year. To help those in the community better understand severe weather across the Commonwealth,…
Read MoreAaron Tyler Martin
LOUISVILLE – Aaron Tyler Martin, age 36, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Norton Hospital. He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on May 3, 1989, to Ricky and Vicky (Poynter) Martin. Aaron was an avid reader and loved to watch the Minnesota Twins. He enjoyed tennis and movies and was a film critic with…
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GLASGOW – Brenda Joyce Thomas, 74, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence in Watertown, Tennessee, on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was born on May 24, 1951, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Luther Woods and the late Ruby Jewell Nabar. She lived a life filled with love,…
Read MoreZachary Lee Raney
GLASGOW – Zachary Lee Raney, 19, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025. A native of Barren County, he was the son of Jeremy Lee Raney and Jeanna Sue Ready Raney. Zach was a graduate of Barren County High School and was presently enjoying his position as an EMT with the Barren-Metcalfe County Ambulance Service. He…
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EDMONTON – Zona Loretta Jessie, 92, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Metcalfe County, KY on November 22, 1932, to the late Holland B. and Delpha Romines Jessie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ovie Venice Jessie. Mrs. Jessie was…
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