Statewide News
MCMS Student Receives Statewide Award
Torrie Osbon Communications Director For the first time in its 25-year history, the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE) has selected a Metcalfe County student as its Distinguished Student Award recipient. Tymber Garrett, a 6th-grade student at Metcalfe County Middle School, was nominated for her outstanding academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and tireless contributions…
Read MoreState Report Tallies Tens of Millions in Media, Travel and Event Costs
JOBEnews.com Kentucky executive branch agencies spent more than $39 million on advertising and communications and millions more on travel, conferences and contracted services in the 2025 fiscal year, according to a report released by Allison Ball, Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts, on Feb. 10. Governor Andy Beshear disputed some of the findings a day…
Read MoreNew Kentucky Laws Impact Taxes, Consumer Data, and Vape Retailers
By Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Kentuckians entered 2026 under a series of new state laws that took effect on January 1, bringing major changes to taxes, consumer data protections, and the regulation of tobacco and vapor products. House Bill 1 lowers the state’s individual income tax rate from 4…
Read MoreTwo Hearts, One Journey
Twins Braving NICU Separation By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Metcalfe County residents, Payton and Jessie Jones, learned they were expecting twins during their first 8-week visit to the doctor. That is also when they first learned about the increased risks for twin babies, but no expectant parent ever wants to think about something…
Read MoreHoliday Depression
Staff Report Holiday depression is real, and it affects millions of people during the holiday season. To some, it may be just a simple “feeling blue,” but, to others it may be completely debilitating. The source of the anxiety or depression can come from a variety of different things. Social Anxiety – Some people…
Read MoreDEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis
Jim Scott Special Agent in Charge Louisville Division Kevin McWilliams, Public Information Office The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America, a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at reducing both the supply and demand for…
Read MorePatriot’s Pen Winners
Three MCMS students were selected as the winners of this year’s VFW Patriots’ Pen Youth Essay Contest. Pictured (L-R): Jerry Gassaway, Principal Jenny Stotts-Lundy, Charles Reynolds – 3rd place, Camilla Bishop – 2nd place, 8th grader Barrett Glass – 1st place, Charles Costello, and Bill Lytle. Photo | Metcalfe County Schools
Read MoreQuilts for Heroes
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News This is the 6th year that the wonderfully talented ladies of the Piecemakers Quilt Guild have created beautiful patriotic quilts to be distributed to veterans. This year, 18 veterans were selected. Members of the community nominate veterans each year, and those are presented with a beautiful quilt in…
Read More50 Year Jubilee
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News A Golden Jubilee service was held on October 26th at Christ the Healer Church, celebrating the church’s 50th anniversary and the legacy of Father George Bowling in Metcalfe County. As written by Daniel S. Mulhall, a National Catholic Reporter, “The centerpiece of George’s theology of recreation” was the…
Read MoreHonoring 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…
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