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By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Court Clerk Page Edwards. Others in attendance were Road Superintendent Chris Compton,…

The city offers a grant to attract a grocery store. By PJ Martin Editor, the Herald-News   The City of Edmonton has officially begun the process of establishing a $750,000 Fresh Market Grocery Development Grant aimed at attracting a grocery store to Edmonton. The grant is included in the new fiscal year budget going into…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Board of Education held its regular meeting last Tuesday evening, but it was anything but regular. The board room was crowded with parents, families, former students, and residents wanting answers as to why the high school Ag teacher, Harley Hawkins McIntyre, was let go on…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   This is the first year for the Diaper Derby and Diaper Dash, and they didn’t disappoint. Several parents were on hand to sign up their babies. The Diaper Derby was for any baby who was not walking yet, and Lena Curry won it with ease. The second place…

By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News   Last Friday, the Metcalfe County Farmers Market was brimming with booths and people. The BRIGHT Coalition was there with all kinds of enjoyable games and information. Not only were there fun carnival activities for the kids and food demos for adults, but there were several healthcare resources…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 1st, at Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Councilmembers Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, and Tommy England. 911 Director Jordan Crump and City Attorney Brian Pack were not in attendance.…

By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News   Members of the American Legion Post 65 and VFW Post 6281 gathered along with family members and citizens on Sunday, May 24th, to honor those who lost their lives defending our country. American Legion Post 65 Commander A.K. Taylor opened the ceremony, and the prayer was given…

By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News   The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the new location of Brown’s Overhead Doors on Thursday, May 21st.  Russell and Patty Brown moved their business back to Edmonton several years ago and just last year decided to build a new building to house…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 28, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Court Clerk Page Edwards. Others in attendance were Road Superintendent Chris Compton,…