Barren County Unofficial Election Results, 15.72% voter turnout
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Barren County – Unofficial Primary Election Results for May 16, 2023 Barren County cast 5,034 votes tonight out of a total of 32,025 registered voters – 15.72% turnout. Kentucky Governor REPUBLICAN: Kelly Craft 1,253 Daniel Cameron 1,188 Ryan Quarles 860 Eric Deters 116 Alan…
World War II Veterans of the Barrens
Live portrayals of Veteran stories planned for Saturday Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 20, the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center Museum of the Barren will honor the memory of seven veterans with volunteer re-en actors who will tell the live stories of days gone by and Sherry Wesley, Executive Director…
Final Farewell
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer For five Hornets, their high school baseball career will end this season. While some of those five may have already experienced a senior night in football or basketball; baseball, being a spring sport, will be their last stop on the senior night circuit. For five seniors, their experiences with…
KASAP announces powerful documentary for sexual assault survivors
By Allyson Dix Managing Editor The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) has announced the release of a statewide documentary called, “Believe Me,” highlighting the healing journey survivors have gone through and offering help and hope to those who need it. “Believe Me” is set to air on KET on April 25, 26,…
Monday is the deadline to register to vote for May primary election
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress Monday, April 17, is the deadline to register to vote in the May primaries. Registration must be completed by 4:00 P.M. on Monday. To view your registration status, to register, and other information, visit https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky You can also visit the Barren County Clerk’s Office at 117…
Dr. Bill Whittaker: A Life of Ministry Service
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress Local Glasgow Kiwanis held a small recognition ceremony for Dr. Bill Whittaker in March and presented him with an award for his 50 years of service with the Kiwanis organization. Members and guest pastors associated with Whittaker were present and shared accounts of how he impacted their…
Deputies cleared in shooting death; Wife reveals suicide by cop plans
By Allyson Dix Managing Editor Two Barren County Deputies will not face prosecution following the deadly force used in the shooting death of Dillon E. Walker. The conclusion made by Commonwealth Attorney John Gardener, according to documents obtained from Kentucky State Police (KSP), is that Deputies Jason Morgan and (former) Trey Wyatt are statutorily justified…
HOMETOWN HERO – Friends of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library
Allyson Dix Managing Editor When a group of community members come together to volunteer, they often become friends along the way, too. This holds true for the Friends of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library (Friends). Friends is a nonprofit group who actively advocate for the local library in numerous ways including many fundraisers.…
Veteran centenarians recognized
By Allyson Dix Managing Editor Barren County Progress Monday morning the Barren County Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd issued a proclamation designating April 12 as Edwin F. Smith Day. The court highlighted Smith’s military service in the proclamation to honor and celebrate his 100th birthday. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1941 and…
Denim & Diamonds
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Nona’s Nest, Inc. is inviting the community to a fundraiser benefiting foster, adoptive, displaced, and at-risk children. The event is slated for April 15 and tickets are available now. The non-profit store opened its doors in 2021 and has continued serving foster children across the region ever since,…
