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The Return of the “Little People”
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. For the first time in nearly five decades, Butler Family Funeral Home on the Edmonton Square displays their Christmas carolers in the front lawn of the property. The four standing carolers adorned in red and white attire display a variety of hair colors from grey to brown. They each…
Read MoreMovie filmed in Barren Co. brings positive impact to community
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The saying it’s “Better in the Barrens” and film production companies American Cinema Inspires and BTF Media believe that to be true after choosing Barren County for a movie set. Film work for “Finding Love in Sisters” began in October where locations in the county set the scene…
Read MoreCave City Candidate Forum
Two of three mayoral candidates present for forum Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Sponsored by the Cave City Chamber of Commerce, a candidate forum was held last week for those seeking elected offices in Cave City in the November General Election. Mayoral candidates Leticia Cline and Dwayne Hatcher, incumbent, were asked a series of…
Read MoreE-mails claim Superintendent Hale was overpaid for accrued sick leave
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. According to e-mail documents that have recently surfaced, former Glasgow Independent Superintendent Keith Hale was overpaid nearly $148,000 upon his retirement in June for accrued sick days. Compensation for accrued sick days are allowed per KRS 161.155 and the rate of compensation for each unused sick day can be…
Read MoreEPB gives green light for electric vehicle charging stations; another increased fuel costs
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Glasgow Electric Plant Board unanimously approved moving forward with the installation of the city’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations last week with plans to partner with the City of Glasgow for the costs. In April, the board did not entertain the proposal for charging stations, which would…
Read MoreCouncil strikes down changes to nuisance ordinance for homeowners
Infringing on individual’s rights: Honeycutt Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The majority of councilmembers were not in favor of amending the city’s nuisance ordinance §95.03 to add more specific language regarding homeowners and their properties. Glasgow Code Enforcement Officer, Cheryl Pena, addressed the Glasgow City Council on July 25th in a regular meeting…
Read MoreCourt approves unnamed location for new judicial center
Allyson Dix Government News/BCP Barren County Fiscal Court selected and voted to approve a location for a new judicial center last week following a closed session meeting. Magistrate Jeff Botts made the motion once the court returned to open session to “authorize the use of eminent domain, if necessary, to secure property at the…
Read MoreSCOTUS ends constitutional right to abortion after 50 years
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. In a momentous decision last Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that allowed abortion to be recognized as a constitutional right. The Court was narrowly split 5-4 for the final vote when they upheld a Mississippi law that…
Read MoreFire and Police chiefs present annual update to councilmembers
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Both chiefs for the Glasgow Fire and Police Departments gave an annual presentation to the city council members last week where both highlighted they have or will soon be losing a lot of years of experience with retirees. Fire Chief William Rock, who presented his first annual presentation since…
Read MoreIn the aftermath of Uvalde
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. An unexpected flood of emotion rose from my heart to my eyes as I dropped off my daughter for her last day of first grade at Metcalfe Elementary School. Honestly, I had to pull some inner strength and choke back the rising sobs so not to appear to be…
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