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 Thomas and Shirley Alcorn will celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary on April 30, 2025. They were both born in Louisville, Kentucky. They have five children and six grandchildren. Thomas is the son of the late Ernest Alcorn and Charlotte Byrne of Louisville. Shirley is the daughter of the late Thomas Wells and Maja Tomes of Edmonson County. 
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Click the ad to visit their website:  paid advertisement submitted ad:   (L to R): Brayden Johnson, Kennedy Webb, ECHS Principal Jonathan Williams, and Preston Doyle. Edmonson Voice Report: Edmonson County High School has announced three ECHS students who have been selected to the Governor's Scholar Programs, which include Preston Doyle, Brayden Johnson, and Kennedy Webb. "All three of these students went through a rigorous application and selection process and ECHS is very proud of each of them," ECHS said in a released statement. Preston Doyle and Brayden Johnson were both accepted into the Governor’s Scholars Program. These students were selected from among 1,639 outstanding young Kentuckians from across the state. Brayden and Preston will take part in a five-week program at one of three colleges that includes Centre College, Morehead State University, and Murray State University. Preston is the son of Shane and Jessica Doyle of Chalybeate. Brayden is the son of Brad and Jodi Johnson of Bee Spring and was also the first student from ECHS to be accepted into the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs in 2024. Kennedy Webb was accepted into the Governor’s School for the Arts. Kennedy was selected from among 1,350 applicants to attend GSA as a student in Vocal Music during the first session of the summer program at the University of Kentucky. GSA seeks to find Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors with skill in their art form, passion for creativity, an open mind, collaborative spirit, and an eagerness for learning. Kennedy is the daughter of Joey and Dee Dee Webb of Brownsville. "All of these students will not only participate in these programs this summer, but will also qualify for future scholarships at many in-state colleges/universities," the high school said in their statement. "ECHS is very proud of all of our students that applied to these programs and we want to wish Preston, Brayden, and Kennedy the best of luck this summer."   Manish Patel at the EC 5/6 Center with a $500 donation. Darren Doyle, story: Two local businesses continue their support for the local community by recently helping Edmonson County Schools. Manish Patel, owner of Cee Bee Food Store and Chalybeate Food Mart, recently made stops at each school in Edmonson County with a $500 donation each. All schools, including Edmonson County High School, Edmonson County Middle School, the EC 5/6 Center, South Edmonson Elementary, and Kyrock Elementary each received $500.  Manish Patel at South Edmonson with a $500 donation. Patel, who recently purchased the Cee Bee Food Store, is fulfilling his commitment to local causes. "We always want to help our community and local schools," he said.  ECHS senior Lilly Parsley. Edmonson Voice Report: ECHS senior, Lilly Parsley, will travel to Orlando, Florida at the end of April to compete at the DECA, International Career Development Conference (ICDC). Lilly qualified for this honor by placing 2nd in the Kentucky State DECA Convention held in Louisville, KY earlier this year. She will take an exam and make a presentation in front judges in her competitive area, Restaurant & Food Services. DECA ICDC will welcome over 10,000 DECA members in Orlando where they will demonstrate their college and career knowledge by participating in DECA's competitive events. DECA is a national organization that prepares its members for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Lilly is the Co-President of ECHS DECA Chapter. Lilly is the daughter of Travis and Jessica Parsley. Click the flyer to visit the full auction listing:  REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION The Dan & Margie Duvall Estate Auction 1723 Smiths Grove Scottsville Road, Smiths Grove, KY 42171 Auction Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 10:00 AM (On-Site) Real Estate Open Preview: Thursday, April 3, 2025 – 4:00-6:00 PM This property is offered in four tracts:
 Edmonson Voice Report: The Kyrock Elementary Blackhawk Choir will be performing the National Anthem at the Hot Rods Game at Bowling Green Ballpark Thursday, April 24th, at 6:30 pm. The Kyrock Choir is directed by Mrs. Laura Ashley. "This is a very exciting opportunity for my students," Mrs. Laura said. "They have worked really hard so far, and I have no doubt in my mind they will knock it out of the park. We are all so excited and proud." If you use the form above to pre-order your tickets, Kyrock Elementary will receive half of the proceeds. Pre-order tickets are $10 each. The deadline to pre-order tickets is noon today, April 17th. You may send in the form and money with your child, or come to Kyrock Elementary office and turn in an order form with cash or check. Tickets will also be available at the gate on April 24, however Kyrock will not benefit from those sales. Secretary Mrs. Leslie Decker said, "If you can't make it by noon today to pre-order a ticket, we still want everyone to come out and support our Blackhawks!"   Seedlings are given away each year from the Edmonson Co. Conservation District (ECCD Facebook Page) Darren Doyle, story: The Edmonson County Conservation District, in partnership with the Kentucky Division of Forestry, will have a tree seedling giveaway Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 8:30am-12 noon (or while supplies last) on a first come, first serve basis. The event is also in partnership with Edmonson County 4-H, where seedlings will be sent to both Kyrock and South Edmonson Elementary Schools. The location will be at the old service station across from the District office, 100 Washington Street, Brownsville, according to an announcement made by the district. "There will be a limited number of Redbud, Pecan, Dogwood, Yellow Poplar, Pin Oak, and a few White Pine seedlings. The pecans, dogwoods, and redbud will be limited to four per household," said the District in a released statement. "After 10:30 am, if there are any trees left, we will remove the limits. We encourage everyone to share their tree planting experiences on our Facebook page. For more information call the Edmonson County Conservation District Office at 270-597-2761." The event will be postponed should there be inclement weather. Announcements will be posted on the Edmonson County Conservation District Facebook Page.   paid advertisement As a former elementary school teacher, mother to a wild 4 year-old and, someone who enjoys photography, it is my mission to work with families to create customized artwork for their home. Everyone is unique, and through photography, one-of-a-kind artwork for your home can be created specifically for YOU! Who doesn't love seeing childhood photos of themselves and digging through old albums years later? 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Our clinic stands out from other healthcare facilities due to the personalized attention each patient receives. The healthcare team in Brownsville is more than just doctors, nurses, or medical assistants—they are trusted members of the community. We make an effort to know our patients by name, understand their medical histories, and are deeply invested in their overall health and well-being. This level of family-oriented care is rare in larger healthcare systems, and it's something we treasure in Edmonson County. Together, we can ensure that our community remains a place where health, happiness, and well-being are prioritized for every patient. Graves Gilbert Clinic - Brownsville is committed to providing trusted care, stronger relationships, and better health—where community always comes first. “Helping people of Edmonson County and the surrounding areas has always been my aspiration.” - Karen Agee, APRN PAID ADVERTISEMENT  L-R: third place Rhett Chidester, second place, Amelia Montgomery, and first place Caroline Langlois. Edmonson Voice Report: Caroline Langlois, a student at South Edmonson Elementary, was named the Edmonson County winner in the Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest for 2024. Winners are announced a few months into the next calendar year. This contest was produced as a partnership between Kentucky Farm Bureau and the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts, and themed: “Protecting the Forest Together." Students from grades K-12 from across the Commonwealth used the theme to create 32,000 art entries. Judges from the local conservation districts, along with county officials and the UK Ag Extension office, chose county winners, whose entry then moved on to the state level competition. A distinguished panel of judges with diverse environmental backgrounds selected statewide winners in both writing and art categories. State, area, and county winners will receive a check sponsored by the Kentucky Farm Bureau. First, second, and third place winners in Edmonson County received a medallion, medallion stand, a small cash prize and a certificate commemorating their win from Edmonson County Conservation District with the county winner also receiving a plaque. South Edmonson Elementary also received $100 from the Conservation District for having the highest percentage of entries, to be used at their discretion. The list of winners include first place Caroline Langlois, second place, Amelia Montgomery, and third place Rhett Chidester from South Edmonson Elementary. There were 156 entries in the Art Contest from South Edmonson Elementary. "We commend Mrs. Jessica Doyle, South Edmonson Elementary Art teacher, for her continuing commitment in encouraging the student’s participation in the Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest," said the Edmonson County Conservation District in a released statement. There were no entries in the Conservation Writing Contest.  submitted flyer:  Calling All Vendors! Join us for the Edmonson County Public Library’s Spring Market Vendor Fair – a celebration of community, creativity, and small businesses! We’re inviting local makers, small businesses, and creators to set up and share their amazing products and services with our community during our Spring Fest celebration! Date: Saturday, April 26th Location: Edmonson County Public Library Time: 10-2 Event Highlights:
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Click the bracket to vote for Kyrock and Nutty Buddy.
Darren Doyle, story:
Kyrock Elementary (Nutty Buddy) has advanced to the Final Four in the D93FM Little Debbie Snack Cake Survivor bracket and is currently holding a very narrow lead over Natcher Elementary in Bowling Green (Honey Buns). Here's how the contest works: Each year, D93 chooses 16 random Little Debbie snack cakes and pairs them with 16 random local area elementary schools. A championship bracket is then drawn to pit each cake and school against each other. The public is then able to vote on their favorite choice of cake and school, where the winner advances to the next round. The winning school will be treated to Little Debbie Snack Cake party where everyone in the school, including staff will enjoy free cakes on a day of fun. Alternate snacks will be provided to anyone with food or nut allergies. Voting will only take place on the D93 X Account (formerly Twitter). You must have an active X account to vote and votes are counted only once. CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW! Many that vote are not doing so to support any particular school; they are simply voting for their favorite cake just for fun. However, past champions have been those schools who support the contest and work hard to get the word out. Local supporters can make a huge difference in the vote totals. Kyrock currently has a great chance of winning based on total number of votes they've received in past rounds, which is due to local support. Vote today to secure Kyrock Elementary and their Nutty Buddy a win and an advancement to the finals! Voting for this round will continue through April 4th.
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Kyrock Moves Onto Elite Eight With Victory Over T.C. Cherry
Darren Doyle, story:
Your March Madness bracket is already busted so why not take on a fun new bracket that could very well land a giant Little Debbie Snack Cake party for all of Kyrock Elementary? The 2025 Snack Cake Survivor Bracket is in full force, thanks to the Tony Rose Show on D93. "We started this a few years ago and had a lot of fun with it, because who doesn't love Little Debbie Snacks?" Tony Rose told the Edmonson Voice. "We take 16 top-rated snack cakes and then we draw a local elementary school to pair with each cake. We then draw names for the bracket and we have voting on our X account (formerly Twitter). It's a legit contest that is counted in real time. It's great because anyone can vote. Some vote because of the school, others vote because of the cake, but everyone enjoys it and one school will claim an awesome prize!" That prize is a giant snack cake party where enough cakes are delivered to the school and distributed out among all students and staff, courtesy of D93 and Little Debbie. Kyrock was randomly chosen this year as an Edmonson County School and paired with Nutty Buddy snacks. Kyrock advanced to the Elite Eight this morning over T.C. Cherry Elementary in Bowling Green and their Zebra Cakes. "Kyrock is in a good spot, but you need to vote anytime you can," Rose said. "Jody Richards Elementary is a two-time champion! Swiss Rolls are no joke." The next round of voting will be in a few days, so Rose said to check their X account every morning. You can click here to vote during each round of the tournament.
submitted flyer:  *sponsors  The Kyrock Elementary PTO will be accepting nominations for two parent SBDM representatives from March 24th at 8:00 A.M. until March 28th at 12:00 PM. Parent SBDM representatives shall be a parent, stepparent, or foster parent of a child enrolled at Kyrock Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. The election will take place at the PTO meeting on April 14th 3:00 PM at Kyrock Elementary. Please contact Julie Browning at 286-4013 with any questions.  "My mother-in-law, Gaye, passed away on February 9th. She didn't have life insurance and my father-in-law, Eddie, is drowning in medical bills," said Mr. and Miss Blessings Pageant coordinator Shannon McCoy. "We decided to throw a benefit pageant because my son is very active in the pageant world and they always supported him at every pageant he went to. Its our way to give back and honor her memory."  Edmonson Voice Report: Elisha J. Rich, a 12-year-old athlete from Edmonson County, Kentucky, is already making a name for himself in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). The son of Ryan and Rachel Rich, Elisha is currently stationed in San Antonio, Texas, with his father, who serves in the United States Air Force. Despite the challenges of moving frequently, Elisha has flourished in his BJJ journey, and his dedication and hard work are paying off. This past weekend, Elisha competed at the Jiu-Jitsu World League competition in Austin, Texas, where he clinched double gold. This victory added to his impressive record, which currently stands at 16-3. Elisha trains at Mushin BJJ Academy, one of the top BJJ gyms in the country, where he has honed his skills under the guidance of his Professor Bobby and Coach DK. Both have played a crucial role in Elisha's development, teaching him the technical and mental aspects of the sport that have helped him succeed. Elisha’s favorite thing about Jiu-Jitsu is the unpredictable nature of every fight. He loves how every fighter has their strengths and weaknesses, ensuring that no two matches are ever the same. This dynamic environment pushes him to continually improve and adapt. One of his favorite quotes from Professor Bobby is, "Make sense of the chaos." Elisha knows that in Jiu-Jitsu, no fight will ever be choreographed, and that unpredictability is what makes the sport so exciting. Looking ahead, Elisha is eager for his next big challenge the competition in Louisville, Kentucky, this year. He’s particularly excited because his family and friends from Edmonson County will be there to cheer him on. Elisha knows their support will be a big motivator as he looks to showcase his growing skill set on a bigger stage. "Elisha is a standout athlete known for his impressive height, which is above average for his age," said his father, Ryan. "He closely resembles his uncles, Phil and Edd Rich, from Bee Spring, KY."  In addition to his accomplishments on the mat, Elisha is grateful for the support of his local sponsors, S and S Classic Cars, run by Steve and Serenna Ashley. Their help has been instrumental in allowing him to pursue his goals and continue to grow as an athlete. Elisha’s future in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is incredibly bright, and he is just getting started. With his relentless drive and the guidance of his mentors, the sky is the limit for his role in the sport.   Third and Fourth Grade students from Kyrock Elementary School participate in the Entrepreneur Fair. Edmonson Voice Report: On Friday, March 14, 2025, third and fourth grade students at Kyrock Elementary participated in a school wide Entrepreneur Fair, where they had their own businesses that were open to students school-wide. Each third and fourth grade student submitted business proposals to their peers. A total of 26 proposals were chosen, making a total of 18 businesses. The students made a collective profit of $1,208.05. There were first, second, and third place trophies for those who profited the most money, and there was also a trophy given to the best decorated booth, voted on by other peers. The winners are: 1st Place: Kyndal Whittinghill and Tynlee Logsdon - Tynlee & Kyndal's Sweet Treats 2nd Place: Kaiden Mattingly and Eli Jaggers - Kaiden and Eli's Petting Zoo 3rd Place: 3rd Place - Asher Mello - Asher's Trick Shots Best Decorated Booth: Sophia Sanders and Amelia Howell - All Things Shimmer  4th Grader Heath Sanders asks a Business Panel, made up of local business owners, a question. Students also had the opportunity to ask a Business Panel of local business owners from Edmonson County questions about their work and what it takes to be a business owner. The Panel incldued Josh Casey from C & C Firearms, Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey, Ryan Stice from Stice Insurance Agency, Lauren McReynolds from McReynolds Physical Therapy, Andrea Brantley from Patton Funeral Home, Michelle Coleman from Bank of Edmonson County, and Joseph Decker from The Jo Show. Mrs. Brandy Meredith, Principal of Kyrock Elementary, was thrilled with the success of her Blackhawk students. "I am beyond proud of our student entrepreneurs for their hard work in creating innovative business plans. Their dedication and creativity truly shines, and it was inspiring to see their ideas come to life. Kyrock students enjoyed exploring the businesses and supporting their classmates' hard work. Great job, everyone!" Mrs. Heather LaMastus also expressed that she was incredibly proud of Kyrock Students. "This is my first year participating in the Entrepreneur Fair, and I absolutely loved it! I am so proud of my students for stepping up and taking such a big challenge. Their hard work and creativity is beyond inspiring."   On behalf of the family of Keith Marr, we would like to express our deepest appreciation for the outpouring of love shown to us during our time of need after the passing of Keith. Whether you visited, brought food, or just said a comforting prayer, we thank you. A special token of gratitude goes out to the pall bearers, Bro. Carey Brooks for his comforting words, and Patton Funeral Home for their great service and care. Thank You, The Marr Family *this is a free service provided by the Edmonson Voice  |
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