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Lady Hornet Volleyball Repeats as Class “A” Region Champs

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By Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County Schools   The Metcalfe County Lady Volleyball Team has made history two years in a row. The Lady Hornets won their first All “A” Classic Region Tournament in 2025 and defended their title this year, winning the 2026 Championship. Metcalfe defeated Cumberland County in the quarterfinals 2-0 (25-10,…

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The first Edmonton-Metcalfe Shrine Club forms

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By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   History was made last Monday night when the newly formed Edmonton-Metcalfe Shrine Club met for the first time. Everyone was invited to the new building at the fairgrounds for a meal prepared by the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, a live auction, and the meeting. Several officers of the 2026…

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Jailer Questions Transportation Officers Salary

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By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session on Thursday, September 10th, with magistrates Daniel Bragg, Ronnie Miller, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Clerk/Treasurer Page Edwards, County Attorney Sharon Howard, Road Supervisor Chris Compton, Solid Waste Coordinator Kim Jandt, and Jailer Randall Shive.  …

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Tax Rates Approved

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By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met in special session on Thursday, September 3, in what had to be a record for the shortest meeting, of less than 8 minutes. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Council members Stacy Beard, Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, and…

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Suicide Prevention Begins with a Conversation

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Staff Report    September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month, providing an opportunity to remind communities that suicide is preventable and that everyone has a role to play in supporting people who may be struggling.   Suicide affects people of all ages and backgrounds. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is…

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Metcalfe Health Board Hears Updates on Public Health Programs

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By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Board of Health met for its biannual session last Tuesday and received updates on communicable diseases, local health services, environmental inspections, and financial matters. The Barren River District Health Department (BRDHD) presented Metcalfe items and also an overview of its programs in its eight-county service…

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Local Veterans Honored and Remembered

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    Staff report   Two Edmonson County Veterans were recently honored with the dedication of two roads in Edmonson County. Wand Doyle and LTC. Ernest Edward Lane Jr. Family members, guest and friends came out to Kyrock Elementary for the dedication of Kyrock Road and Old Kyrock Road. Wand B Doyle was born August…

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Keith Sanders Officially Announces Retirement

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    Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor   Edmonson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on August 24, 2026. All magistrates were in attendance. EMS Director Keith Sanders officially announced his retirement after 31 years of service. Sanders introduced Brian McKinny of Butler County as his replacement. McKinny previously retired from Butler County after…

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