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Locals are praying for revival in Barren County

By Chelene Nightingale, JPI Reporter On a lovely and clear Sunday night in May, on the serene and beautiful Born Again Camping grounds in Barren County, a big tent was erected for the first night of worship in hopes to spark a revival in the region. Born Again property co-owner, Peggy Davidson, declared, “Like the movie…

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GPD announces traffic safety checkpoints

The Glasgow Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the City Limits of Glasgow during the period of 06/02/2023 to 06/30/2023. The Safety Check Points will be but not limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Hwy., Happy Valley Road. During the safety checkpoints officers will be enforcing laws related to…

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Missing mother and two children

The Kentucky State Police are asking the public for any information on a missing mother and her two children. Anissa Sprowles, age 26 of Edmonton, KY, and her children Chelsey, age 5, and Georgia, age 1, were last seen by family members at a residence in Metcalfe County on Saturday, May 13, 2023. KSP is…

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Kindness sparks new business for Bradley

Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Generous acts of kindness are how Bradley Brown sparked the idea to start his own business. When he noticed his neighbor, who is also a veteran, was unable to trim the weeds around his yard, Bradley decided he wanted to help him out. Despite the neighbor insisting…

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Beshear awards area organizations $1.2M

Staff Report   Governor Andy Beshear visited the local YMCA last Friday and presented over $1.2 million in awards for both Barren and Allen Counties for nonprofits. The funds are to support law enforcement, tourism, flood control, parks, and nonprofits. Beshear said over the prior three years, $26 billion in new development has taken place.…

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True Love and a Bullet

Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress “I think we better go in the house,” Stanley Russell Jewell told his wife moments after she suffered a gunshot wound to her back that penetrated her heart. In July 2013, Mary Ethel Jewell was resting on her porch after returning home from a family birthday celebration. Across the…

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To build or not to build

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met on Tuesday, May 23rd with all in attendance. Cathy Nunn addressed the court as a citizen of Metcalfe County speaking for others who do not want a stage built in the historic courthouse yard. She stated, “We don’t feel like the building…

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Ticks: The Parasites that are Back and Biting

By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc.   It’s that time of year again. Beautiful sunshine, warmer weather, and flowers blooming. But just as spring is underway, so is tick season. What are ticks? Ticks are the disease-spreading parasites that not only are an irritating nuisance but also the cause of several illnesses and diseases.…

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May is Beef Month

By Lynn Hawkins Photos by Lynn Hawkins and students   Did you know that Kentucky is the largest beef state east of the Mississippi River? With over 32,000 beef farms across our state, the beef industry has a huge impact on our economy and food sources. While we celebrate National Beef Month, it is important…

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Kentucky volunteer inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame

By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky   The National 4-H Council announced that long-time volunteer and Kentucky native, Linda Branstetter, will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. The prestigious award recognizes Branstetter for five decades of 4-H service and her significant contributions to the community. “I was surprised and overwhelmed,” Branstetter said.…

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