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Kim’s Story: A Test of Endurance
Kim’s Story: A Test of Endurance Mary Beth Sallee Breast cancer doesn’t fully end with the last chemo treatment or surgery. For many, it’s a diagnosis that dramatically reshapes the journey of their life. This is the story of Kimberly (Shirley) Hay and her test of endurance. During the entire summer of…
Read MoreBehind the Wheel
Behind the Wheel By Mary Beth Sallee There’s no doubt that racing is considered a male dominated sport. But for young female racers like Lynda Ratliff, gender means nothing once you’re behind the wheel. “There will always be men that are prideful and do not like competing with, or especially getting beat by, a…
Read MoreSuperintendent Cornelius Faulkner speaks on Caverna tax rate change
By Superintendent Cornelius Faulkner We just want to make sure the citizens of Caverna and Hart County are fully informed regarding the Caverna tax rate since there was some information that was misrepresented during the September 17th Fiscal Court meeting. Our public hearing for the tax rate was September 10, 2020 at 6:00…
Read MoreStill Farming: a way of life despite the pandemic
By Mary Beth Sallee This year has brought with it unprecedented times. And yet, in the middle of a pandemic, farmers have worked endlessly to put food on the table within Kentucky and throughout the nation. But Kentucky farmers have not been alone. Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has been fighting alongside these essential workers,…
Read MoreManhunt continues in Monroe County double murder
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. On the afternoon of Sunday, September 20 two young men were found dead in a house on White Oak Ridge Road in the Fountain Run community of Monroe County. KSP officials identified the dead as Trevor Cleary, 20, and Austin Copas, 19. Both…
Read MoreSKYCTC, Barren County, and South Central Workforce Announce CDL Lessons and Training
By Steven Reneau A new partnership was announced on Tuesday, September 15 at Jackie Browning Park that would help generate opportunities for people to obtain their CDL license. Barren County is the third County that Workforce Solutions has partnered with. This venture was made possible by conversations with Judge Executive Michael Hale over the course…
Read MoreEPB to consider elimination of variable rates
By Jeff Jobe Publisher, Barren County Progress The Glasgow Electric Plant Board (GEPB) Superintendent Billy Ray has posted an agenda that contains items that, if approved, could be the end of variable rate and peak demand billing otherwise known as Infotricity. The agenda items and proposed discussion are being initiated by board member DT Froedge. …
Read MoreAdministrative/Budget Committee Meet to Discuss Budget and Possible Raises
By Steven Reneau The Administrative/Budget Committee held a teleconference meeting last Thursday morning at 11 a.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live to discuss their budget for the 20-21’ fiscal year. Part of the discussion was centered on payroll for the county’s various facilities, including the Sheriff’s Department and its deputies and the deputy jailers’ salaries.…
Read MoreCave City City Council Cautions Citizens
‘Keep Golf Carts Off Roadways’ By Steven Reneau The City of Cave City held its regular Council meeting Monday evening in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting opened with City Clerk and Treasurer Jennifer Freeman discussing their typical finances, including restaurant tax, transient room tax, and investments. They also had the second reading and…
Read MoreJustice for Kar Kar
By Mary Beth Sallee The following story centers around the tragic loss of a child, the information as provided from his mother, and her search for answers. Tara Shaw described her son, Raylen Ja’Kari Malik-EL Green, as a funny and vibrant little boy full of love. “He was real sweet,” Tara said.…
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