Area News
Fall Chamber Breakfast: Carhartt Business of the Quarter
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The fall Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce breakfast was held at the new fairgrounds building last Tuesday morning. After the Chamber President Gina Gibson welcomed everyone, Tina Wilson of Wilsons Bookkeeping gave the invocation. Gibson then announced the Business of the Quarter as Carhartt and presented the award to Ginger…
Read MoreCommunity Medical Care Programs Help Southcentral Kentucky Residents Overcome Health Care Barriers
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News For some residents, the cost of medications, transportation, and other health care needs can create barriers to receiving necessary medical care. Community Medical Care (CMC), a program of the T.J. Community Mission Foundation, offers help to qualifying residents in Barren, Metcalfe, and Adair counties through programs designed to…
Read MoreGrants and Tax Rates
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a special called session on Thursday, September 24th. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Council members Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, and Tommy England, Police Chief David Robertson, City Clerk/Administrator Dawn Devore, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News.…
Read MoreNew Treasurer Sworn In
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session on Thursday, September 24, with magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain present. Others in attendance were Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Clerk/Treasurer Page Edwards, Connie Taylor, County Treasurer, Attorney Sharon Howard, and Road Supervisor Chris Compton, Others…
Read MoreWildcats Take on Tigers in Home Game
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Edmonson County faced off against Breckenridge County on September 11, 2026. During the first quarter both teams battled through the heat to have some great plays. #59 Ethyn Ravencraft made a great tackle against Breckenridge on their 5-yard line. #5 Jacoia Orvis recovered a fumbled play in…
Read MoreTourism and Courthouse Improvements are Main Discussions for Fiscal Court
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Fiscal Court meeting began with the approval of the Sept. 10 2026 Tax Hearing minutes was approved. The Road Report was given by Joe Joe Montgomery. Montgomery said mowers were out on their final round of the season. Salters and Spreaders have been installed on the…
Read MoreMorgantown Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The third annual National Hispanic Heritage Month Festival was held Saturday, September 19, at Charles Black City Park in Morgantown, bringing hundreds of people together for an evening of music, food, sports and fellowship. The festival was held from 5 to 9 p.m. and offered something…
Read MoreService at Heart for 72 Years
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Butler County Homemakers Association held its 72nd annual meeting on September 15, at the Butler County Cooperative Extension Service. President Regina Clark welcomed members and quests, followed by a devotion and invocation led by Tracy Thornton. Sherry Jonhson and her granddaughter, Emma Cook, led the…
Read MoreMCHS Junior Selected for Inaugural Civic Leadership Institute
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director EDMONTON, Ky. Metcalfe County Schools is proud to announce that an MCHS student has been selected to participate in the first-ever statewide Civic Leadership Institute. Leah Kerr, a junior at Metcalfe County High School, is one of 40 students who will attend the new multi-year program, which is designed…
Read MoreHouchens Food Group Recommended for Grocery Store Grant
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News A special called joint meeting was held for the Edmonton City Council and the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court on Thursday, September 17th. The joint meeting was held in conjunction with The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) to present the recommendation for the Fresh Market/Grocery Store Grant Program.…
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