Statewide News
Flooding devastates Eastern Kentucky
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Last week, heavy rains that drenched Eastern Kentucky brought with it one of the most devastating flooding events in the state’s history. As of July 31, the flash floods had taken the lives of at least 26 people, including children. As search and rescue efforts continue, that…
Read MoreSon seeking information about missing father
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Leroy Evans Martin, formerly of Glasgow, has been reported as a missing person. According to Martin’s son, Carrington Maxey, Martin was last heard from on June 28 or June 29 with no sightings of Martin since those dates. “His last known whereabouts is leaving Louisville headed to…
Read MoreHomeschool
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald It is no surprise that, with the pandemic, the number of parents who have opted to homeschool their children has considerably increased. However, despite Covid-19 vaccines, mask mandates being lifted, and schools having returned to in-person learning, many parents have chosen to continue directing their children’s educations…
Read MoreLocal singer-songwriters featured at music festival
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald At such a young age, musicians Cara Bishop and Kara Wilder are making their mark on the Kentucky music scene. Bishop, age 15, and Wilder, age 16, were recently featured during the Young Songwriters Round at the 29th Annual Master Musicians Festival (MMF) on July 16 in…
Read MoreNational Champions
Parliamentary Procedure Team wins third year in a row By Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald For the third consecutive year, Hart County High School’s FBLA Parliamentary Procedure Team placed first at Nationals in Chicago. It also marks the fifth time they’ve been national champions in the last fifteen years. The team, composed…
Read MoreMonkeypox: Know the facts
Special to Jobe Publishing, Inc. The government is yet again publicizing news of a virus. The latest is Monkeypox. Presented here are the facts about the virus from the CDC so that you can better understand what the national news media and the government are telling you. Monkeypox is a RARE disease caused by…
Read MoreHornets headed to state
Special to the Herald-News The “Hornets” Metcalfe County 10U little league baseball team played hard and won runner-up in the district tournament. That won them a chance in the state championship competition. The team began the state championship journey last Thursday, July 14th. The championship game was played on Sunday, July 17th in Owensboro…
Read MoreCreator of Kentucky Stonehenge leaves behind legacy for others
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Often described as a bit of ancient society in a small town, Kentucky’s Stonehenge in Munfordville has been visited by thousands since its creation in 2005. Although many historians debate the origin of the actual Stonehenge in England, there is no denying who built the local homemade…
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 MorePraying For Rain
Drought Conditions Felt Across Area Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Will Rogers once said, “The farmer has to be an optimist or he wouldn’t still be a farmer.” Lately, that optimism has been in hopes of rain. The current US Drought Monitor shows that most of Kentucky classifies as “Abnormally Dry,” with…
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