Area Sports
Boys Golf Team Records Lowest Score in HCHS History
Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald The Hart County High School Boys Golf Team traveled to Rolling Hills Golf Club in Russellville on Friday, July 29 where they posted the lowest team score in HCHS history. The team was led by sophomore Zach Sloan with Blake Whorton, Austin Riordan, Brayden Minor, and Luke Gentry…
Read MoreButler to play football at Georgetown
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Dustin Butler, a 2022 graduate of Hart County High School, will be wearing a new jersey this fall. The 19-year-old running back from Bonnieville officially signed on February 2 to play football at Georgetown College. He recently moved to campus on August 2. “Football’s always been one…
Read MoreThe art of the fight
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Jobe Publishing, Inc. Photos and commentary by JR Jessie One could say that Patches Childers is a natural-born teacher, especially when it comes to his passion: Jiu-Jitsu. Although his abilities and love of teaching others is apparent, Childers says it wasn’t “even a thought” until 2017. He came to be…
Read MoreHornets headed to state
Special to the Herald-News The “Hornets” Metcalfe County 10U little league baseball team played hard and won runner-up in the district tournament. That won them a chance in the state championship competition. The team began the state championship journey last Thursday, July 14th. The championship game was played on Sunday, July 17th in Owensboro…
Read MoreBarker named as boys basketball coach
By Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Caverna High School recently announced that former college coach Steve Barker will be the new head coach for the boys’ basketball team. Barker, who grew up in Owensboro, Kentucky, played basketball at Apollo High School, where he went to the state tournament during his sophomore year, as…
Read MoreLocal legend and former Harlem Globetrotter
Carl Helem to be inducted into the KHSB Hall of Fame Katrina England Reporter Hart Co. News-Herald The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 class of inductees, and Hart County’s Carl Helem will posthumously be one of the 16 individuals inducted. Carl “Kingfish” Helem led the Horse Cave High…
Read MoreMadison Faulkner named girls’ basketball coach
By T. Wampler Jobe News and Sports Caverna High School is a small school where everyone knows everyone, and sports are a big part of that family-friendly atmosphere. It’s all about family. In keeping with that tradition, Caverna High School named one of their own as the new girls’ basketball coach last week in a…
Read MoreMC Fiscal Court: Special called meeting
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe Last Friday, April 1, a special called meeting of the Metcalfe County fiscal court was held to approve payment to Scotty’s Contracting for paving Iron Mountain Road. It was agreed unanimously by the court that a request for payment would be sent to the Kentucky Department…
Read MoreMarr Lawsuit continues: Turcotte, Murrell, and Phillips being sued
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe A lawsuit involving three Glasgow Police Department Officers, and the April 2020 death of Jeremy Marr will move forward. The officers involved were Guy Turcotte, Cameron Murrell, and Hayden Phillips. Chief Judge Greg N. Stivers determined some claims would be dismissed. Stivers rules the Glasgow…
Read MoreLady Hornets 4th Region Run
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor Metcalfe County fans showed up to show support and cheer on their Lady Hornets during their 4th Region Tournament run. The Lady Hornets took the first-round win against the Monroe County Lady Falcons, 59-49. Freshman Kassady London led Metcalfe with 24 points and 4 steals. Anna Grace Blythe…
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