Marvette Alice Carroll
GLASGOW – Marvette Alice Carroll, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. A native of Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Travers Fiore Jordan. Mrs. Carroll was a hairdresser for 37 years. After her retirement, she became very active in…
Read MoreRosella Elizabeth Rock
SHADY GROVE – Rosella Elizabeth Lile Rock, age 88, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born on October 14, 1937, to the late Samuel Spurgeon and Mary Lou Asbury Lile. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death on May 18, 2025, by her childhood sweetheart and…
Read MoreKevin Dwayne Glass
GLASGOW – Kevin Dwayne Glass, 61, died Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Delbert Lee Glass and Virginia Maxine Perkins Glass. After graduation, Kevin served three years in the National Guard, followed by several years as a volunteer firefighter…
Read MoreA Moment for Leadership at Glasgow City Hall
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher With Freddie Norris—the longest-serving member of the Glasgow City Council—retiring, and only six candidates having filed for nine available council seats, Glasgow is facing a quiet but consequential moment. Open seats on a city council do not come along often, and when they do, they present more than a chance…
Read MoreSanta Stops by the Library for a Little Christmas Magic
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla On December 2nd, 2025, the Butler County Library had a very special visitor, Santa Claus himself! He arrived to greet all the good little boys and girls a bit early this year, making sure he knew exactly what they were wishing for and checking whether they…
Read MoreHoliday Cheer on the Move
Story and pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Classic Parade filled the streets of Morgantown on December 6, and what a beautiful sight it was. The parade began at 2:00 p.m., but you could feel the excitement much earlier. By noon, families had already started lining the…
Read MoreEdmonson County Lions Club 2025 Christmas Parade
Photos by Lynn Bledsoe and Rrene Duvall Edmonson County Lions Club held its annual Christmas Parade on November 30, 2025. This year’s theme was A Musical Christmas. There were lots of sirens, horns and lights to delight parade goers. The kids loved getting the candy thrown by the different floats. Leo…
Read MoreCity Council Deals with End of Year Business
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor Brownsville City council held its regular meeting on December 1, 2025. All Council members were present except Justin Meredith and Melinda Vanmeter. The repairs were made to the garbage truck at a cost of $????. In unfinished business Leitchfield Gas’ attorney is still working on the contract. They…
Read MoreJeffrey Wayne Thomas
GLASGOW – Jeffrey Wayne Thomas, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence in Glasgow, Kentucky, on December 11, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on March 1, 1968, in Horse Cave, Kentucky, Jeff was a dedicated roofer and construction worker who took great pride in his work throughout…
Read MoreMary Bennett Miller
BOWLING GREEN – Mary Bennett Miller, age 85, was surrounded by her family when she peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. The Hart County native was born on February 19, 1940, to the late William Harv and Iva Mae Logsdon Gipson. She was married to…
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