Statewide News
Kentucky Veterans Honored
Paula L. Ratliff Veterans from Kentucky were taken on a whirlwind tour of Washington DC on April 20, 2022, as honored dignitaries of the Honor Flight Bluegrass Program. It was a day of reminiscing and raw emotion as images of war became reality again. Yet, it was a day of reflection and healing. Seventy-three…
Read More2022 Educator of the Year Award
Kim Harwood Executive Director The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Scott Roach as the recipient of the 21st Annual Metcalfe County Educator of the Year Award. Scott is married to Charlotte Nunn Roach, and they reside in Edmonton. Charlotte is the Teacher of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and…
Read More2022 Educator Idol Award
By Kim Harwood Executive Director The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Ms. Kay Harbison as the 2022 recipient of the 15th annual Metcalfe County Educator Idol Award. Ms. Kay Harbison resides in the Summer Shade Community on the family farm. She enjoys travel, history, antiques, genealogy, local history research,…
Read MoreBaird sworn in as new Hart County Attorney
Katrina England Reporter, Hart County News Herald Hart County native Justin Baird was sworn in as the new Hart County Attorney when Mike Nichols stepped down. Baird, a 1995 graduate of Hart County High School, received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in finance at the University of Kentucky and then went to Law School…
Read MoreHart County Solid Waste provides update
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News Herald It is without a doubt that everyone has recently experienced a shortage of an item needed or a delay in receiving an item. Perhaps it was a favorite snack at the grocery store, a part for a vehicle, or a pair of shoes from Amazon. No…
Read MoreHere She Is… Hardyville Teen Competes in National Beauty Pageants
By Katrina England Reporter, Hart County News Herald Hardyville resident and Legrande 8th grader Shelby Haynes already has a solid schedule of extra-curriculars with basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, softball, cross country, GATS (Gifted & Talented Services), 4-H, Art Club, Academic Team, and Jr. Beta. Aside from those, she has also been competing in pageants since…
Read MoreDalton’s Law
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe In December 2020, Glasgow’s beloved 22-year-old Dalton Bishop met with an untimely fate, when he ingested fentanyl. Dalton is warmly remembered for his kind, giving nature. “Dalton had a heart of gold, and he was always, always thinking about what he could do for others,” said Dalton’s…
Read More911 in state of emergency
Barren-Metcalfe 911 Part I Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe In 1994, under the guidance and tutelage of Mike Swift, who formed and directed the Barren County Emergency Medical Services for 42 years, a committee was created to form Barren-Metcalfe 911. “At the time, neither county could do it on their own,”…
Read MoreBishop’s music video to air on CMT
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Within the past seven months, Cara Bishop has gained tremendous momentum in her music career. Last August, Bishop signed a record deal with MC1 Nashville. By the end of September, she was in the studio recording demos of her original songs. On February 14, 2022, Bishop’s debut…
Read MoreGuthrie visits Glasgow
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe Republican Congressman Brett Guthrie took time out of his busy schedule last Tuesday to do some big talk, with some small people at Highland Elementary School. Prior to COVID-19, Guthrie made an effort to go out into local schools across the state, and get to know the…
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