Area News
Coaches’ Court – Part 1
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Reporter Hornet Nation is our ultimate 6th man and we can’t wait to show out together in the 2023-24 season. – Coach Heidi Coleman Her career began under Coach Mary Lou Feese at Edmonton Elementary, then a K-8 school. Unlike now, middle school athletes weren’t permitted to play…
Read MoreOutreach with learning
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Each month, the Metcalfe County Public Library hosts special meets for the county’s homeschool families. Packed with a variety of learning activities and fun for the students, the Homeschool OWL Group is dedicated to serving families with students who are homeschooling their children with opportunities. Last Wednesday, Amy…
Read MoreMurdaugh Murder Connection
Local Link to National Frenzy Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald On March 2, 2023, a jury in Colleton County, South Carolina found Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son. In the days and weeks leading up to the verdict, it seemed like everywhere you turned, people were talking about the…
Read MoreThree Sisters, One Mission
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Across Hart and Barren Counties live three women from different communities. They vary in age, background, occupation, and seasons of life. But despite any differences, these women share a common goal: to spread the good news of Jesus. Three Sisters in Christ on a Mission is a…
Read MoreGOVERNOR SERIES – Ryan Quarles
By Chelene Nightingale Jobe Publishing, Inc. Jobe Publishing, Inc. kicked off the Governor Candidate Series so our readers can make informed decisions on who to support during the primary campaign season. Since we believe in fair and equal elections, Jobe Publishing will feature all the gubernatorial candidates who agree to be interviewed for this…
Read MoreBCHS field house fire
Allyson Dix, Jobe Publishing, Inc. On Monday, March 13, the Glasgow Fire Department responded to a fire at the Baseball Field House at the Barren County High School shortly after 1:00 p.m. Upon arrival, officials found the fire had been extinguished by maintenance personnel. It was determined the cause of the fire stemmed from…
Read MoreHornets and Lady Hornets Bring Home All Region Recognition
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Reporter Kassady London earned All-Region team recognition for the Lady Hornets. Kassady’s award is based on season performance, where she averaged a team-leading 15.4 points per game for the Lady Hornets, as well as claiming 5.9 rebounds per game. Bree Jolly and Jozie Allen earned All-Tournament team for…
Read MoreLocal school facing backlash after man with knife tries to enter
Allyson Dix Parents are livid and asking why one local school district failed to notify them after a man attempted to enter the backdoor of an elementary school who was carrying a knife. On Monday morning, according to Cave City Police Department (CCPD), Caverna Elementary School Resource Officer, Josh Neal, received notice from school personnel…
Read MoreCounty discusses FEMA
We’re just not doing it and I can’t answer why: Kidd Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Metcalfe’s Emergency Management Director Emory Kidd provided updates to fiscal court in the Feb. 28 meeting. Kidd explained to the court the ongoing issue with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) monies, a matter that has persisted since 2019,…
Read MoreEmergency Declaration
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The members of the Edmonton City Council met on Monday, March 6th with all members in attendance except City Fire Chief Jerry Clemmons. The Mayor, Doug Smith began by stating, “I have declared a state of emergency to the city limits of Edmonton due to recent wind damage…
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