Area News
Metcalfe Alumni Wins Distinguished Award
Staff Report Larmarrous Shirley is the 2026 Kentucky State University Whitney M. Young Distinguished Alumni Award awardee. The award is given to alumni who have made an impact at the state, national, and global levels. Born in Summer Shade, Kentucky, Larmarrous graduated from Metcalfe County High School in 1990. From there, he attended Kentucky State…
Read MoreDo we pay or not?
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18th. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Terry Garrett, Matt Gallagher, Jerry Garmon, Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Mayor Doug Smith, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News. Those absent were Donna…
Read MoreBears Anglers Ready for Next Season
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The BCHS Bass Fishing program has made some serious growth in numbers over the years. Most recently, they made some noise at the KHSAA State Tournament held May 8th/9th on Lake Barkley. Three teams (two student-athletes and captain consists of a team) represented Butler County out…
Read MoreMurf Adams to Perform Free Concert in Morgantown
Staff Report The Butler County Arts Guild will present a free concert featuring musician Murf Adams on May 30, from 7-9 p.m. at Butler County Arts Guild, located at 115 W. Ohio St. in Morgantown. Adams, a lifelong musician rooted in the Bowling Green music scene, began playing trumpet before later picking…
Read MoreJohnson Captures Third Straight Region Singles Title
Submitted by Jodi Johnson ECHS senior Brayden Johnson continued his dominance on the tennis court Thursday, winning his third consecutive Boys’ Singles 3rd Region Championship and closing out his regular-season high school career with a phenomenal 41-2 region record. Johnson’s path to the title was nothing short of dominant. Throughout his region…
Read MoreFiscal Court Signs Older American and EMS Services Proclamation
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Edmonson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on May 11, 2026. All magistrates were in attendance except for Mark Meeks. Eric Sexton from BRADD addressed the Fiscal Court about Older Americans. Judge Executive Scott Lindsey signed the Older Americans Proclamation, and visitors from the Edmonson County…
Read MoreDistrict Health Department Update
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News On May 5th, the Barren River District Health Department’s Metcalfe Board met at the Metcalfe County Government Center. Those in attendance were Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Jackie Parker, Terri Cassady, Shelia Scott, Sheila Stilts (phone), Kaytlyn Sharp, Mark Froedge, David Lafever, Matt Gallagher, Daniel Bragg, and Sandy Lile.…
Read MoreAnimal Shelter and FEMA Dilemmas Averted
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, in a crowded room. The usuals, along with many supporters of the animal shelter, and David and Donna Lafever. The controversy concerned the previous request for a budget increase to run the shelter. Judge Wilson…
Read MoreStory Hour Graduation
Staff Report On Wednesday, May 6, the Metcalfe County Public Library celebrated the children who will attend school this fall with a special Graduation Ceremony. The program began with all Toddler Time and Story Hour participants in attendance performing “The Good Morning Song,” “The Alphabet Song,” “Days of the Week,” and “Months of the…
Read MorePrayers Rise Over Butler County
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla Under beautiful sunny skies and perfect 63-degree weather, the 75th Annual National Day of Prayer was held on Thursday, May 7, on the lawn of the Butler County Courthouse. This year’s theme for the National Day of Prayer was “Glorify God among the nations seeking Him…
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