Statewide News
Candidate review: Glasgow and Barren County
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Only a few days are left for candidates desiring to file in Kentucky primary election, and in Barren County, many seats are without candidates while other races, such as the sheriff’s race and the jailer’s race, have drawn ample attention. Glasgow City Seats As of Monday morning,…
Read MoreState Leaders Tour Tornado Damage
Congressman Guthrie, Representatives visit Hart and Barren Counties Katrina England Jobe Publishing, Inc. In the early morning hours of December 11th, tornado outbreaks across the southeastern portion of the United States caused catastrophic damage. Part of the damage was in the Park City and Cave City areas of Barren County, and the Hardyville, Munfordville,…
Read MoreHiseville takes a hit
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division In a continuation of bizarre winter weather, the first day of the new year blew a storm of epic proportions into the Barren County community of Hiseville. Many buildings, trees, and power lines were damaged as residents faced a power outage during a downpour. A silo was left…
Read MoreOperation Lights On
Glasgow EPB shares details following historic tornado Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. After a deadly tornado outbreak that swept across six states on Dec. 10th into the morning of Dec. 11th, many communities across the Commonwealth were left without electricity including Glasgow Electric Plant Board customers. The damage across Kentucky was extensive. Northern Barren…
Read MoreToys for Tots grows in Metcalfe
North Pole Exclusive In 2019, thanks to the efforts of the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office and the Metcalfe County Family Resource Center, Toys for Tots made its debut in Metcalfe County. Since then the program and the appreciation for it have grown. “Sheriff Lonnie came to us and asked how to get his…
Read MorePatton Funeral Home coming to Cave City
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. For decades, Patton Funeral Home has proudly served the citizens of Edmonson and Barren Counties. Its Brownsville facility opened in 1969, followed by its Park City facility in 1988. Now, the family-owned and operated business will be adding a new location in Cave City. Patton Funeral Home recently…
Read MoreTornado sweeps through Hart County
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald In the early morning hours of December 11, Hart County was struck by tornadic activity as areas in Hardyville, Canmer, Munfordville, and Horse Cave received damage. According to the National Weather Service, an EF-1 tornado (90 mph winds) swept through Horse Cave and intensified into an EF-2…
Read MoreHistoric Kentucky Tornado leaves death, destruction
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division Barren & Metcalfe A deadly late-season chain of tornados left parts of Kentucky and several other states with catastrophic destruction and a death toll that’s still being calculated. The deadly twisters began on the evening of Saturday, December 10th, and in the darkness swept states into the wee hours…
Read MoreRatliff picked for Pearl Harbor press core
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/ Jobe Publishing Central Division Jobe Publishing Special Contributor, Criminologist, and Kentucky author, Paula Ratliff is being bestowed with the honor of being chosen as part of the press core for Pearl Harbor. Ratliff is one of approximately 24 news outlets chosen to venture to Hawaii for this week of remembrance.…
Read MoreLeadership: No bullies or cowards need apply
How many years of failed on-the-job training is too much? By Jeff Jobe CEO Jobe Publishing, Inc. In the world of true managers and strong leaders, it is common thought that through adversity is where the greatest opportunities lie. We need local officials to understand this and do all they can to encourage cooperation…
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