Jobe Exclusives
Library hosts KY Reptile Zoo
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Metcalfe County Public Library hosts another event for their annual Summer Reading program. Last Wednesday, kids and adults alike gathered to see the reptiles from a Kentucky Reptile Zoo program. Participants learned a variety of facts and characteristics about the reptiles showcased at the Bowling Park Gymnasium. The…
Read MoreBarren River Drug Task Force: Expansion, education critical for drug eradication
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Exclusive Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren River Drug Task Force (BRDTF) Director, Ron Lafferty, started his career with the regional entity in 2004, a year after its formation. Eighteen years later, several things have evolved in the world of drug trafficking, but one thing has not. Drugs continue to pose a…
Read MoreMC Fiscal Court – Stave Mill, Drug Task Force main topics of discussion
Special to the Herald-News At the regularly called meeting of the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court, the main topic of discussion was brought about by a presentation by Wes Jolly from the Edmonton-Metcalfe Industrial Development Board. Jolly was on the agenda to approach the court about additional funding via TVA tax monies, needed to complete…
Read MoreHorse sale grinds to a halt
Animal Control Officer admits to submitting fabricated photos and seeking “dirt” on horse owner By Paula L. Ratliff BSC, MS Criminologist and Author A story that began about ‘abandoned and sick horses that were left to die’ has evolved into something more sinister, as new evidence has been uncovered: Evidence involving multiple players and many…
Read MoreHometown Hero Jeremiah Meredith
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Jeremiah is a Hebrew name meaning “appointed by God” and “God will lift up”. For Cub Run native Jeremiah Meredith, there is perhaps no better meaning of a name than this to describe his journey from addiction to sobriety. When Jeremiah graduated from high school, he found…
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Read MoreJudge doesn’t believe it’s his job to inform magistrates
Magistrate leaves meeting, Sheriff has to gain control and publisher called names Allyson Dix and Staff Jobe Publishing, Inc. Judge/Executive Micheal Hale found himself at the forefront of tax dollars being expensed a year longer than necessary. Hale took to the podium in a joint committee meeting between the Building and Property and Emergency…
Read More“It’s Not My Job”
Magistrate leaves meeting, Sheriff has to gain control and publisher called names By Allyson Dix and Staff Jobe Publishing, Inc. Judge/Executive Micheal Hale found himself at the forefront of tax dollars being expensed a year longer than necessary. Hale took to the podium in a joint committee meeting between the Building and Property and Emergency…
Read More“Egg”cellent Easter Deliveries
Katina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald If you happened to see teenagers sneaking around lawns across Hart County the night before Easter, don’t worry. It was just the Hart County Varsity Cheerleaders, “egging” dozens of yards of the generous families who had helped with their most recent fundraiser. The “Egg My Yard” Fundraiser helped…
Read MoreLocal Republican Thoughts
Economy, drugs, transparency, and standing together By Chelene Nightingale Barren County Republican Woman Coverage Thursday evening, March 31st, the Barren County Women’s Republican Club hosted an election forum featuring GOP Candidates for the offices of County Judge/Executive, County Attorney, Sheriff, Jailer, County Clerk, and Property Valuation Administrator (PVA). The theme of the evening focused…
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