Robert Wayne Wyatt
GLASGOW – Robert Wayne Wyatt, a beloved figure in the Glasgow community, passed away on November 20, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Born on November 14, 1947, in Glasgow, Kentucky, Robert lived a life defined by dedication to both his profession and his family. Throughout his career, Robert was well-respected as a foreman at…
Read MoreWanda Louise Caffee
EDMONTON – Wanda Louise Caffee, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born on March 26, 1942, to the late Bradford Bragg and Kizzie Harper Edwards. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Caffee; grandsons, Justin and Richie Caffee; and her stepfather, Rodney…
Read MoreGlasgow Native Grayson Reynolds Designs Official Kentucky Derby 152 Art and Mint Julep Glass
Staff Report Churchill Downs Racetrack has unveiled the official Mint Julep Glass and “Art of the Kentucky Derby” for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve — both created by Kentucky native Grayson Reynolds. Since its debut in 1938, the Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glass has become one of the most…
Read MoreLarry Roy Whitlow
SUMMER SHADE – Larry Roy Whitlow, 72, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. He was born on October 29, 1953, in Marrowbone, KY, to the late Roy and Ruby Muse Whitlow. Mr. Whitlow was a former employee of Larry Glass Construction and, more recently Hinkle Construction before…
Read MorePatriot’s Pen Winners
Three MCMS students were selected as the winners of this year’s VFW Patriots’ Pen Youth Essay Contest. Pictured (L-R): Jerry Gassaway, Principal Jenny Stotts-Lundy, Charles Reynolds – 3rd place, Camilla Bishop – 2nd place, 8th grader Barrett Glass – 1st place, Charles Costello, and Bill Lytle. Photo | Metcalfe County Schools
Read MoreThe Metcalfe Shoebox Mission
By Carol Perkins The Metcalfe Shoebox Mission (Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child) marks our third year of sending shoeboxes filled with school supplies, hygiene items, personal items, and a booklet, “Adventures of Jesus,” to hard-to-reach villages around the world. The Great Commission commands us to spread the word, and Metcalfe Countians do that, one shoebox…
Read MoreQuilts for Heroes
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News This is the 6th year that the wonderfully talented ladies of the Piecemakers Quilt Guild have created beautiful patriotic quilts to be distributed to veterans. This year, 18 veterans were selected. Members of the community nominate veterans each year, and those are presented with a beautiful quilt in…
Read MoreJo Ann Glass
GLASGOW – Jo Ann Glass, 82, passed away on November 15, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born in Metcalfe County on September 27, 1943, to the late Willis and Elnora Dial Howell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Margarite Howell Curtis, Jay Howell, and Loretta Edwards. Jo Ann’s…
Read MoreA New Kyrock Elementary with the Same Hometown Values
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor November 1, 2025. Kyrock Elementary held its official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kyrock school. Edmonson County School Superintendent Brian Alexander welcomed everyone to the groundbreaking. He thanked past superintendents and Board members for being good stewards of the school system’s money over the years. This allowed…
Read MoreBrownsville City Council Face Issues Over More Garbage Truck Woes
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Attorney Marc Lovell gave an update on where the Papa Court issue is coming along. Lovell stated that all paperwork has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office, and the city is just waiting for them to finalize everything. This issue is about districting for voting.…
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