Jobe Regional Features
Forever etched in stone
Korean War Veteran’s image is preserved in history By Paula L. Ratliff JOBE Contributing author His image is etched in stone among the nameless faces of over 2,400 service members who served in the Korean War. Just an image of a young man with no identifiers of name or rank. The picture depicts…
Read MoreBeware of Poison Hemlock
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News Herald Poison hemlock is one of the most deadly plants in North America, and it’s spreading across Kentucky at an alarming rate. Known as an invasive species, poison hemlock is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. In the 1800s, it was introduced to North…
Read MoreBe prepared for the eclipse
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America beginning over the South Pacific Ocean. The first place on the continent of North America that will have totality is Mexico’s Pacific coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT. A total solar eclipse happens when the…
Read MoreThe Laura Nicole Jolly Memorial Scholarship
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Carpe diem. Seize the day. Those were the words that Laura Jolly’s mom, Marsha, said her daughter always spoke each morning as she left for school. “That was her passion for life,” Marsha said of her daughter. “I will forever hear those two words for the…
Read MoreDigging with Daniel
“It is extremely important that we continue to honor and remember the sacrifices of the past and remember where we came from. Our history is a part of our story, and moving forward, by remembering it, we can hopefully make our communities a better place.” Daniel Bowman Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co.…
Read MoreCinderella’s Closet
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Prom is a special night for high school students, especially for every young girl who has been awaiting her Cinderella moment. But although the night is full of glitz and glam for most, others aren’t so lucky as the excessive cost of prom attire can sometimes…
Read MoreVietnam Veteran Roger Waggoner
“I always knew I was going to war. I always knew that was my job.” Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Roger Waggoner always felt it was his duty to serve his country. After all, it was somewhat of a family tradition as his father, grandfather, brothers, and uncles had all served…
Read MoreClean audit
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Mr. Ervin Sewell presided over the Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors on October 25th at the TJ Samson Community Center. Metcalfe Judge/Executive Larry Wilson and Chairman Neil Thornberry were unable to attend. Representatives of Taylor, Polson & Company PSC were on hand to present the…
Read MoreA Cut Above the Rest
By Katrina England Reporter Hart Co. News-Herald If you know James “Pee Wee” Shipp, you know that on any given day, you can find him enjoying his well-earned retirement on the golf course or out in the middle of the lake fishing for crappie. However, few others could tell the tales he can of…
Read MoreNew theater company presents neat and sweet Addams Family Musical
By Chelene Nightingale Jobe Publishing, Inc. Kookiness and spookiness have carried on in a neighboring county for five performances of “The Addams Family Musical” sponsored by Span Tech in Glasgow. The newly-formed Harold Chambers Theater Troupe delighted receptive audiences with big voices, humorous one-liners, and bewitching choreography. The musical debuted on Broadway back in…
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