Area News
Regional Exclusive: Old-school meth may make comeback
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. For nearly a decade the massive influx of methamphetamine from Mexican drug cartels has accounted for the majority of meth in America, including south central Kentucky. However, as a result of COVID-19, less meth is making its way across the border. “Because of the border…
Read MoreFrom the desk of Dr. Benny Lile
Special to the Edmonton-Herald News Seven years ago, I penned an article entitled “Back to School…For the First Time.” While I chronicled the many “firsts” the back to school season entailed, I included the following paragraph detailing my own personal “first.” While we are speaking of “firsts,” I can say I know exactly how all…
Read MoreGuthrie discusses current issues
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. This story includes information that was relevant as of June 18 at which time the interview with Congressman Guthrie occurred. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economy throughout the U.S. and Kentucky, as well as the health of thousands. Recent events have also plagued the nation and commonwealth,…
Read MoreCouncilman Patrick Gaunce pushing for GEPB board member dismissal
Staff Report Barren County Progress Glasgow City Councilman Patrick Gaunce has rallied enough support to go into closed session in an attempt to supersede and possibly make the upcoming Judge John Alexander ruling mute. Even though Glasgow Electric Plant Board (GEPB) members DT Froedge, Glen Prichard, and council representative board member Marlin Witcher are…
Read MoreArt for All
By Mary Beth Sallee News-Herald Reporter marybeth@jpinews.com The pandemic has no doubt brought stress and anxiety to everyone, including children. While social distancing guidelines have caused many events and programs to cancel, Sims Studio and Art Shop in Horse Cave has worked to provide a creative outlet for the youth of Hart County. Jesse and…
Read MoreColor blind: best friends look past skin color, focus on the heart
By Mary Beth Sallee News-Herald Reporter Dont’e Paul and Andrew Tucker are self-proclaimed best friends. The two men hunt together, attend sporting events together, and their own families even spend time with one another. The friendship that these men share may not seem unique to some, but in the chaos of current events sweeping…
Read MoreFire at CEA Pretreatment Plant in Horse Cave
By Mary Beth Sallee News-Herald-Reporter On June 19, the Horse Cave Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call regarding a fire at the Caveland Environmental Authority (CEA) Pretreatment Plant located on S. Butler Road in Horse Cave. On fire was the large compost pile consisting of sawdust, leaves, and bark mixed with the waste, such…
Read MoreAfter a century and a half – Daily Times publishes its last edition
By Robert Carter Guest Writer GLASGOW, KY. The Glasgow Daily Times has stopped the presses — for good. Staff members of the newspaper were told Monday that they would be laid off permanently by CNHI, LLC, the Alabama-based chain which owns more than 100 newspapers nationwide. Tuesday’s edition was the last to be published. According…
Read MoreAmerica’s true values and people
By Reagan Jobe Guest Columnist For the majority of the past year I have lived abroad. Since June of 2019, I have visited twelve countries, three continents, and lived in two separate countries other than my own. Almost every country that I have visited, I was faced with people who look down on Americans. They…
Read MoreA letter to the Class of 2020
By Mary Beth Sallee News-Herald Reporter marybeth@jpinews.com Dear Class of 2020, It is with sincerest of apologies that I write this letter to you under such circumstances. As you have reached one of the biggest milestones of your young life, it has not come in the most traditional or expected of ways. In April,…
Read More