Statewide News
Hart County Jail Paid Off
By Jane Marsh Reporter, Hart County News-Herald The Hart County Fiscal Court met at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 24 on the second floor of the Hart County Courthouse. First, Gary Gardner gave a report on the first solid waste free Saturday, stating that Hart County Solid Waste took in 111 loads of garbage,…
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 MoreWomen’s History Month Part One: Remembering Those of the Past
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Each day, we are presented a new opportunity to celebrate the important women in our lives, both those we know and love and also those whose legacies transcend time. Although there are plenty of opportunities to pay tribute to such special women on a daily basis, this month…
Read MoreCaverna Teacher named Impact Teacher of the Year
By Katrina England Jobe Publishing, Inc. Melissa Tobin, STEAM Teacher at Caverna Elementary School was recently recognized as Impact Teacher of the Year through KySTE (the Kentucky Society for Technology in Education). Impact Teacher awards recognize and honor one leader and one teacher who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in implementing technology to…
Read MoreKentucky farm violates environment
“Right is right, and wrong is wrong, and this is wrong.” Ed Smith Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren Summer Shade farmer Justin Tudor is under scrutiny from the Energy and Environment Cabinet, for the deplorable conditions at the Justin Tudor Dairy Farm on Thurman Smith Road. Court documents from the Energy and…
Read MoreGlasgow native auditioned for American Idol
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald When millions of people have seen you on TV and music superstars like Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan tweet about you, that’s when you know that maybe, just maybe, you’re on the right track. Such was the case for Glasgow native Madison Glidewell, now known to America…
Read MoreCelebrating Ag tags
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Thursday under sunny skies agricultural commissioner Ryan Quarles visited Glasgow, to help promote agriculturally inspired license plates for the betterment of agricultural organizations serving local youth. Barren County Clerk Helena Birdwell who describes herself as a proud farmer’s daughter is eager to prompt the agriculture Kentucky License…
Read MoreMonroe County Sheriff’s office receives bad audit
Jennifer Moonsong Managing Editor/Jobe Publishing Central Division Mike Harmon’s audit of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Dale Frog Ford revealed numerous discrepancies and questionable accounting practices. For starters, The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is not accounting for receipts properly. The sheriff is not utilizing pre-numbered receipt books properly and deposits are not made…
Read MoreLady Hornets Dominate 16th District Tournament
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Con The Lady Hornets are 16th District Champions, for the 2nd year in a row. Coach Greg Stephen ad the Lady Hornets knocked Russell County out in the first round of tournament play, 49-29 clinching their place in the Championship game. Cumberland County was upset by the Clinton County…
Read MoreAmbulance bids opened
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met in its regular session on Wednesday, February 23rd in the Barren County fiscal courtroom. All were present except Vice-Chairperson Neil Thornbury, who was att3ending another meeting, Executive Director Joe Middleton began by introducing Shawn Estes, as Assistant Director Chief…
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