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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…

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Outreach 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…

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Murdaugh 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…

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Three 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…

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GOVERNOR 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…

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BCHS 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…

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Hornets 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…

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Local 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…

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County 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,…

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Emergency 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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