Statewide News
Cancer survivor shares his story of survival to inspire others
By Ziggy Goldfarb Lavidge Sr. Publicist A cancer diagnosis can mean extreme surgeries, difficult treatments, and many ups and downs that also affect loved ones. Staying mentally strong, even as the physical body is going through so much, can be a difficult struggle. “Not ME, Cancer” shares local Edmonton author William S. Laird’s journey…
Read MoreNew Judicial Center $6M Extra Cost
Top heavy budget puts a three-story structure under site scrutiny. Staff Report Frankfort’s Administrative Office of the Court Project Coordinator, Mark Bannister, is questioning extra costs of the county’s new judicial center if constructed as directed by its Project Development Board (PDB). The Barren County Progress (BCP) confirmed that his concern with the PDB plan…
Read MoreCraft Foundation awards $2M to the Boys & Girls Club
By Chelene Nightingale Reporter, Barren Co. Progress It may have been chilly outside, but the climate was warm on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 28, on Columbia Avenue in Glasgow. A gathering of children, local dignitaries, parents, and club volunteers assembled at the old New Farmers Bank building at 701 Columbia Avenue. Although…
Read More“Life changing” trip to Jerusalem for local musician
By Chelene Nightingale Reporter, Barren Co. Progress Justin Meredith, also known as Justin Cole professionally, was gifted an opportunity to visit Jerusalem and traveled with a pastor friend from Grayson County. “We were originally scheduled to travel back in 2020, but COVID happened, so our trip was delayed until a few weeks ago,” Cole…
Read More3,000 days of perfect attendance
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Between sickness, family obligations, and unexpected emergencies, it is no easy feat to earn perfect attendance anywhere, much less at work. But James “Jimmy” Owens has done just that – for 3,000 days to be exact. March 17 was declared James Owens Day in Hart County to…
Read MoreGovernor Series – Interview with Daniel Cameron
By Chelene Nightingale Jobe Publishing, Inc. Kentucky’s current Attorney General, Daniel Cameron, is leading the pack of Republican gubernatorial candidates by a large margin of 33%. However, according to the site, Political Pulse, “incumbent Andy Beshear is set to return as governor of Kentucky.” But with seven months to go until the general election,…
Read MoreReagan Day Dinner
“We believe that our rights are established by the Laws of Nature and by Nature’s God, not by career politicians with dementia.” – MCYR President Daniel Bragg Special to the Herald-News Photos by Johnnie Tarter The annual Reagan Day Dinner was held by the Metcalfe County Young Republicans (MCYR) on March 18th at the…
Read MoreHometown Heroes: Hart County Public Library
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald The Hart County Public Library (HCPL) has a rich history dating back to 1908 when the first library was established within the community. The present library was constructed in 1969 and has undergone two additions through the years. But no matter the cosmetic changes that have…
Read MorePreparations underway for new bypass
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Anyone who has recently traveled along US 31W (South Dixie Street) in Horse Cave may have noticed excavations taking place adjacent to the old Bale Warehouse. Crews have been hard at work relocating that area’s sewer system in preparation for the city’s new bypass that is to…
Read MoreGOVERNOR SERIES – Mike Harmon
By Chelene Nightingale Jobe Publishing, Inc. If you ask anyone who has met Mike Harmon their opinion of him, the reply is always, “He is a very nice man.” The gubernatorial candidate is one of 12 republicans vying for the state’s highest office. Currently, Harmon is finishing his second term as the Kentucky State…
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