Edmonton News
Honoring Judge Tom Emberton
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News It may have been a cold, windy Sunday, but over 175 people came to celebrate the life of and see the unveiling of the bronze statue honoring the late Chief Court of Appeals Judge Tom Emberton (ret.). The statue sits at the front entrance of the Tom Emberton Metcalfe…
Read MoreNew 4th of July Parade Coming in 2026
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Thursday, October 23rd, and those in attendance were Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Judge Wilson declared a quorum present, and…
Read MoreDeja Vu
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its October meeting on Monday, October 20th. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Terry Garrett Jerry Garmon, Matt Gallagher, and others in attendance were Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News. Absent…
Read MoreChandelier Project
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its special-called meeting on Tuesday, October 14th, due to scheduling around fall break. Those in attendance were Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Judge Wilson…
Read MoreIt’s not Cheap!
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Thursday, September 25th, with all Magistrates present. The Chairman of the Summer Shade Fire Department board, Mark Parks, addressed the court with a problem. “I’ve been dealing with this issue personally for about five, six years, and talked…
Read MoreSurplus Bids
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a special called session on Thursday, October 2nd at the Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Councilmembers Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, Tommy England, and City Attorney Brian Pack. Others in attendance were City Clerk/Administrator…
Read MoreFailure of Payment Sparks Concern
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its September meeting on Monday, September 15. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Jerry Garmon, Luke Wilson, and Donna Caffee. Others in attendance were Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Mayor Doug Smith, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News.…
Read MoreEchoes of War and Distant Thunder
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News There are many skilled writers in Metcalfe County, one of whom is Shawn Martin, who is making his name with yet another book release. We caught up with Martin recently at the Metcalfe County Public Library, where he held a book signing for his latest release, Echoes of…
Read MoreTaxes, Bids, and Dog Tags
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a special called session on Monday, September 8th at the Edmonton City Hall. The only person absent was Edmonton Fire Chief Jerry Clemmons. Mayor Doug Smith reminded the council that since it was a special-called meeting, only the items on the agenda…
Read MoreMetcalfe Healthcare Center Sold: A Fresh Chapter Begins
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held a special-called meeting on Thursday, September 11th, at 3 p.m. with all members present. The main item on the agenda that everyone in attendance was waiting for was the bid award for the purchase of the Metcalfe Healthcare Center. In a special-called…
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