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Linda Kay Norris
GLASGOW – Linda Kay Norris, age 76, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her residence. She was born January 24, 1947, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Roy Peek and the late Norma Cannon (Skaggs). She was a member of the Lighthouse Church. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Kelley (LB), and Kristin…
Read MorePart 2 – Supporting Loss Moms
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness: Part 2 – Supporting Loss Moms Written by Elyssa Cottrell Special to the Hart County News-Herald While at the doctor, I had someone ask me a month after losing Sadler if I was going to get an ultrasound. My mom and husband were with me in the elevator when this man,…
Read MorePreservation Kentucky-Tim Peters and Lois Mateus Excellence in Making a Difference on Main Street
Jeff Jobe – Glasgow, Barren County Established in 1799 as the seat of Barren County, Glasgow, like many communities throughout Kentucky, formed its commercial district around the heart of its downtown, the courthouse square. Washington, Race, Green and Main Streets configure the square, and over the years, the buildings on these four streets…
Read MoreBusiness of the Quarter: Luxe Beauty Bar
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Chamber of Commerce hosted its fall Quarterly Breakfast on September 19th at the old school gym with a good crowd attending. Chamber Board President Daniel Bragg presented the Business of the Quarter award to Luxe Beauty Bar. Owner and operator Summer Glass accepted the award and said,…
Read MoreGlasgow man arrested after bank robbery
By Allyson Dix A Glasgow man was arrested on Friday, September 22, after robbing US Bank in Glasgow. The Glasgow Police Department said in a news release that they responded to the bank at 100 Wall Street for a robbery in progress. Adam J. Wood, 42, was identified by police and he “confirmed that he…
Read MoreTonight: Glasgow’s 9/11 Candle Light Vigil
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Everyone is invited to tonight’s 9/11 Candle Light Vigil, which will begin at 7 p.m. at the Glasgow Fire Department. The vigil is held each year in Glasgow as a way to remember those who perished on Sept. 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center attack. Locals have…
Read MoreNew Health Department Best Use of ARPA Funds
In June of last year, Barren County Magistrate Trent Riddle detailed in open meeting how the Barren County Fiscal Court had already committed to spend $5,458,052.00 of the total $8,581,821.00 received by the American Rescue Plan Act. At that time there was an estimated balance of $3,123,769.00 left. We disclosed in this newspaper they had…
Read MoreScotties scrimmage 6A Panthers
The 2023 Glasgow High School Scotties and Coach Jeff Garmon are looking to bounce back from what can only be described as a disappointing season in 2022. Glasgow lost to Hart County in 3A District football action after starting the season 4-0. The Scotties finished at 6-5. Coach Garmon and company hope to improve on…
Read MoreTimothy Ray Bentley
GLASGOW – Timothy Ray Bentley, 70, died July 16, 2023, in his home surrounded by his beautiful wife and 5 daughters. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Bentley and his five daughters, Angie Bentley, Lisa Bentley, Shawna Baldwin, Christy Bentley, and Amanda Ploude. Mr. Bentley was born on the 9th of November in 1952…
Read MoreMultiple counties responding to Cave City rescue
Staff Report Barren County Emergency Management has confirmed they are working to rescue a woman at a property located on North Dixie Highway in Cave City directly across from Wigwam Village. Emergency responders from multiple counties are currently on the scene. Unconfirmed reports have shared that a subject was digging a ditch or trench when…
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