Statewide News
Cooking Up Bright Futures
By Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Jason Lindsey is in his third year of teaching culinary and hospitality studies at Caverna High School. The program has grown considerably under his direction, with students learning food safety, service management, and hospitality training. Outside of catering for school events, Lindsey is focusing on culinary lesson…
Read MoreHometown Heroes
Elainna Barker and her mom, Sarah Barker Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald The Caverna Independent School District often refers to the phrase “small and mighty” as a slogan describing that, although it may be a smaller school system than most, it is mighty in the capabilities of its faculty and students. And…
Read MoreAn interview with David Cooper
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News We sat down with gubernatorial candidate David Cooper at a local restaurant in Edmonton last week and asked him about the bigger issues facing Kentucky. First, a little information about David Cooper. He is a Christian and a family man with a wife and two daughters. He is…
Read MoreEfforts to Fund Statue Underway
Judge Thomas D. Emberton Memorial Statue Committee Edmonton, Kentucky (April 25, 2023) – This past October, Kentucky lost one of our truest statesmen. The Honorable Thomas D. Emberton, retired Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, passed away following a tragic housefire. A man of high accomplishments and intellect, Tom Emberton had the ability to…
Read MoreRing the bell for Literacy
Special to the Herald-News The program recognizes new readers. When kindergarten or 1st graders learn to read they get to ring the bell at the historic courthouse then sign their name in the ‘official’ book of names stating they have read a book aloud and rung the Literacy Bell.
Read MoreSenior Celebrities 2023
By Kim Harwood The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the 26th Annual Senior Celebrity Banquet in the Old School Gym on April 12th. This project was instigated to honor outstanding Metcalfe County High School Seniors in the categories of art, band, athletics, aviation, drama, FFA, STLP, Academic Team, 4-H, HOSA, and…
Read MoreGovernor Series – Clark, Cooper, and Smith
GOVERNOR SERIES FAIR & EQUAL ELECTIONS JACOB CLARK, DAVID COOPER,& ROBBIE SMITH By Chelene Nightingale, Reporter Every election cycle, the media and the political parties focus on candidates they deem “important” while ignoring lesser-known applicants they consider “fringe”. The Kentucky State Constitution specifically states in section 6: “All elections shall be free and equal.” Numerous First Amendment…
Read MoreThey C-A-R-E
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News When was the last time you were at the Metcalfe County Health Department? For many of us, it was probably to get immunizations back in our school days. The health department has come a long way since then, offering a plethora of services. The health dept. in Metcalfe…
Read MoreMCHS Principal promoted to position with KDE
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director Clint Graham has accepted a new position with the Kentucky Department of Education; therefore, he will be stepping down from his current role as principal of Metcalfe County High School. KDE named Graham one of its Educational Recovery Leaders, who work with several schools statewide identified as needing Comprehensive…
Read MoreDrug Arrest
Submitted by Chief Delaney Wilson Edmonton Police Department On 04/14/2023, Officer Joey Judd with the Edmonton Police Department received information of possible drug activity at 509 South Main Street, Apartment 9. Through the investigation, a search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence. During the search, officers located over 3 pounds of Methamphetamine,…
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