Jobe Regional Features
Barren Editor Awarded Grant to Track Opioid Funds
Staff Report Local newspaper editor Allyson Dix has been named the Kentucky recipient of a microgrant award aimed at tracking the opioid funds in her reporting county of Barren. Reporting on Addiction, an organization that focuses on many facets of addiction, announced the 2025 winners on August 27. Only three states were included in…
Read MoreLove and Respect is Earned
By Jeff Jobe Community Publisher As I was swimming laps this week and in the quiet of my own thoughts, I began contemplating the retirement of one of our company’s loyal team members, Becky Jones. Becky is one of four corporate office managers who report directly to me. This team of professionals has formed a…
Read MoreSun, Steam & Smiles: Tractor Show Draws Big Crowd
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla With 2 days of beautiful weather the 16th Annual Butler County Tractor Show has come and went. The Butler County Antique Engine and Tractor Club were very pleased with the huge turnout of this year’s event that was held at the Butler County Fairgrounds on River…
Read MoreBrothers Racking Up Legacies
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Two brothers recently returned from a national billiards expo where they mingled among some of the highest billiard champions in the world. Johnny and Dylan Hammontree set out for a 10-day trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in April for the 2025 Super Billiards Expo and brought home not only…
Read MoreGrady Dobson claims third consecutive win in State 4-H Trail Riding Project
Special to the News-Herald Grady Dobson, a 7th-grade student at Memorial Elementary, has once again ridden his way to victory, earning first place in the State 4-H Trail Riding Project for the third consecutive year. Alongside his trusted five-year-old horse, Roana, Grady continues to inspire with his passion, determination, and love for the trail.…
Read MoreHonoring Our Heroes: Little Muddy Rural Development Hosts Annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner
Story and pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Little Muddy Rural Development Center held its Annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner on February 17th at the Little Muddy Community Rural Development Club. The event welcomed all of Butler County’s first responders, including EMS, fire, police, deputies, rescue squad members, and emergency management personnel. At…
Read MoreHuman Trafficking Prevention Month
By Damon Stone Staff Writer For over a decade, January has been designated as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which seeks to shed light on the crime, and to educate people on how to prevent and respond to the crime. Human trafficking is a crime that does not distinguish between gender, race, or background,…
Read MoreAnimal Tales: A Holiday Safari
The Green Winged Macaw also known as the green and red macaw is among the largest macaw species. Its large beak can be intimidating, but this macaw has a reputation as a gentle giant. Photos courtesy of MCPL On Saturday, December 7th an Animal Tales: Holiday Safari came to the Metcalfe County Public Library…
Read MoreChildhood Cancer Awareness Series
Part 4: Warning Signs By Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Although age is often a risk factor in the development of cancer, people of all ages, including children, can get the disease. The cancers that develop in children are different from those that occur in adults, says Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer…
Read MoreChildhood Cancer Awareness Series
Part Three: Ayden’s Story Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald In 2017, Ayden Morris was just 11-years-old when he found out the most devastating news of his young life: he had cancer. Ayden was diagnosed with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia), a type of cancer in which abnormal white blood cells (cancerous cells)…
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