LOCAL NEWS
Best of the Barrens: Fire Line Outdoors
Fire Line is in the line-up to be voted Best of the Barrens, with owners speaking about how the award brings much needed attention to local small businesses.
Barren County School Bus involved in collision on Trojan Trail
A Barren County School bus was involved in a collision today, with 30 student aboard.
Reminder cards going out to each registered voter in the household for May 21 primary
Glasgow, KY – May 21st is the date for the primary election. The ballot will
LOCAL SPORTS
Stockton, 2002 Mr. Basketball and UK PG named Head Coach at GHS
GLASGOW – Glasgow High School Athletic Director Bailey Garmon announced Brandon Stockton as the new Boys Head Basketball coach for the Scotties on Monday.
Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley becomes fourth wide receiver in program history to be drafted to the NFL
DETROIT – On Friday, WKU’s Malachi Corley became the Hilltopper’s fourth wide receiver drafted to the NFL when the New York Jets selected the 22-year-old with the first pick in the 3rd round of the 2024 Draft.
OBITUARIES
Martha Jo Dawson
Martha Jo Dawson, age 82 of Olmstead, Kentucky passed away May 2, 2024 at her home.
Mr. Eric Alan Emberton
Mr. Eric Alan Emberton, age 46, of Somerset, formerly of Tompkinsville passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Joann Johnson-Duncan
Joann Johnson-Duncan passed away April 30, 2024 at the hospice house in Bowling Green, KY.
Mr. Benny Hugh Smith
Mr. Benny Hugh Smith of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green,
KENTUCKY NEWS
Glasgow man sentenced to 15 years on child porn charges
BOSTON – (via press release from the U.S. Department of Justice) A Kentucky man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for advertising child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the dark web. Scott Allison, 59,
Fountain Run BBQ Festival kicks off with 2nd annual dog show pre-event
Fountain Run, KY – The Fountain Run BBQ Festival is just around the corner. As a precursor to that event, the community is hosting their 2nd Annual Dog Show this Saturday, May the 4th. As a great
KYTC observes Motorcycle Safety Month; offers tips to motorists
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet offers tips to motorists in observation of motorcycle safety month.
KSP mourns the loss of Trooper Johnson in fatal Warren County crash
NEWS RELEASE Kentucky State Police Post 2 Mourn Loss of Trooper Jonathon Johnson involved in off-duty fatal crash MADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 30, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 is mourning the loss of Trooper Jonathan
CHURCH & COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Southern KY Community Action Garden Program Begins April 1
Southern Kentucky Community Action Garden Program begins April 1 and ends May 15
So You Think You Can Dance will be presented on May 4, 2024
Metcalfe County’s “So You Think You Can Dance” will be held at 7PM on Saturday, May 4
YMCA to Celebrate National Foster Day on May 7
The Barren County YMCA will celebrate National Foster Care Day on Tuesday, May 7 from 5:30 to 7:30PM.
Bowen Family to perform at The Shepherd’s Church
The Bowen Family Band will perform at the Shepherd’s Church on May 12
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