Lifetime of Strength
A Journey with Cystic Fibrosis and Diabetes Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald By the time most children learn to walk, Adli Richardson was already learning how to survive. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at just six months old, Adli’s life began with challenges most people never face. Yet as she reflects…
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Local Mother Shares Son’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald When Chelsea Gillespie looks back on the weeks leading up to her son Malakai’s diagnosis, she can pinpoint the moment when everyday parenting concerns shifted into something far more urgent. Malakai, now age seven, was only three years…
Read MoreA Fun Start to the Christmas Season
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce has done it again. They kicked off the Christmas season with their annual Christmas Banquet. Not only was it an enjoyable event, it was also a popular one with over 200 people attending this year. The entertainment this year was a change…
Read MoreThe 2025 Jim C. Coleman Award
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas Banquet on November 24th at the old school gym. As in previous years, local attorney Herbert Sparks presented the Jim C. Coleman award, now in its 31st year. He explained to the record crowd of 214 plus, that he…
Read MoreAlice Faye Brown
EDMONTON – Alice Faye Brown, 82, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the Metcalfe Healthcare Center in Edmonton, Kentucky. She was born on June 13, 1943, in Edmonton, Kentucky, to the late Thomas Taylor and the late Gertrude Smith Taylor. Faye’s interests reflected her vibrant spirit. She was often seen with a camera around…
Read MoreMildred Ruth Eubank
GLASGOW – Mildred Ruth Eubank (Ruth) died Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Barren County Healthcare Center. Born in Barren County on December 31, 1936, to the late O.H. & Lela Nichols McFarland and the wife of the late B.L. Eubank. Mrs. Eubank was a former Employee of J.J. Newberry Department Store, Hills Services of…
Read MoreEmogene Ramey Word
SUMMER SHADE – Emogene Ramey Word, 96, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late George W. Ramey and Julia Davis Ramey. Emogene was a retired Administrative Assistant in the Banking Industry and had worked in local banks until her retirement. She…
Read MoreJimmy Rondel McFarland
GLASGOW – Jimmy Rondel McFarland, 60, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1965, to the late Carl and Hazel Lester McFarland. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, messing with his cattle, and being outdoors. Survivors include his brothers, Dean McFarland (Audrey)…
Read MoreCarroll Leroy Smith
GLASGOW – Carroll Leroy Smith, age 81, returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Born on May 28, 1944, in Barren County, Kentucky, Carroll was the beloved son of Willie Eugene and Mable Hunt Smith. A lifelong resident of the community, Carroll lived a life filled with faith, music, and service. Carroll…
Read MoreButler County Early Childhood Center Ms. Courtney’s Preschool Class Paige C. You get your turkey out of the woods. You stuff the turkey with boiling water. Then, you cook it in a pan for 30 minutes but make sure the oven is hot! It will feed 10 people. You can eat it with ham on…
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