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Jerry Tucker, co-founder of Casey County ministries to help needy children, dies at 85
Kentucky

Jerry Tucker, co-founder of Casey County ministries to help needy children, dies at 85

Over the years, the Tuckers cared for more than 2,000 children from all over the world with donations and without government funding.

New Barren County justice center taking shape as foundation work wraps up
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New Barren County justice center taking shape as foundation work wraps up

Vertical construction is nearing, according to the update provided Wednesday.

Kentucky awards nearly $34M in opioid recovery grants
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Kentucky awards nearly $34M in opioid recovery grants

Overall, these grants are part of Kentucky’s broader opioid settlement funding strategy, which directs money from national opioid lawsuits into prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.

Family of Glasgow toddler honors organ donation impact at tree planting ceremony
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Family of Glasgow toddler honors organ donation impact at tree planting ceremony

Wyatt Miller, 2, died April 3 at a Nashville hospital after suffering a medical emergency at his home March 13, according to Glasgow Police Chief Guy Howie.

Educator Idol Kaye Hope remembered for guiding students through Beaumont explosion tragedy
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Educator Idol Kaye Hope remembered for guiding students through Beaumont explosion tragedy

EDMONTON, Ky. — A longtime Metcalfe County educator known for her dedication to students and community has been honored as the 2026 Educator Idol at the 29th Annual Senior Celebrity Banquet. Kaye Janes Hope was recognized for a career that began in the classroom and extended far beyond it. The daughter

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet pauses Adopt-A-Highway program to evaluate safety concerns
Kentucky

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet pauses Adopt-A-Highway program to evaluate safety concerns

Cconversations about pausing the program began in 2024, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Glasgow man jailed on $250,000 bond in child sex abuse case
Crime & Public Safety

Glasgow man jailed on $250,000 bond in child sex abuse case

Authorities said the case remains under investigation by Detective Wallen with the Glasgow Police Department.

Christian Family Radio celebrates 40 years with Glasgow ribbon cutting
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Christian Family Radio celebrates 40 years with Glasgow ribbon cutting

Staff from the station visited The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse on Tuesday to mark 40 years on the air with a ribbon cutting hosted by Barren Inc.

Support campaign launched for uncle raising niece after April deaths
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Support campaign launched for uncle raising niece after April deaths

Funds raised will help cover housing, transportation, childcare, daily living expenses, clothing, food and other necessities as the pair adjust to an unexpected new reality.

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