Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow targets fall completion for downtown retaining wall repairs
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A key downtown retaining wall and access project could be finished this fall, according to Glasgow Public Works Director Jim McGowen, improving safety and walkability near ...
Jul 16, 2026
Glasgow Christian Academy sues former principal, husband, company over alleged misuse of funds
By James Brown Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Christian Academy has filed a civil lawsuit against its former principal, her husband and their company, alleging the group converted and misused school funds fol...
Jul 16, 2026
DAV to retire worn American flags in Glasgow
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Disabled American Veterans chapter in Glasgow is inviting the community to a public flag retirement ceremony planned for Saturday, July 18, 2026. The event will run fro...
Jul 16, 2026
Barren River Lake finally reaches summer pool level
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren River Lake has finally reached its normal summer pool level, but visitors are still waiting to find out when popular swimming beaches will reopen. The lake is now at...
Jul 16, 2026
Liberty tree planted on Glasgow square to mark 250th anniversary of U.S. founding
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Glasgow and Barren County leaders marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on July 15, 2026, by planting a symbolic “liberty tree” on the Glasgow pu...
Jul 16, 2026
Johnson property Ad Hoc Committee narrows priorities for proposals
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 The Johnson Farm Ad Hoc Committee met Tuesday, July 14 at the Luska J. Twyman Municipal Building to discuss what should be included in the request, which outlines what t...
Jul 15, 2026
Data center concerns dominate first zoning town hall
By Allyson Dix For Glasgow News 1 Around 100 people gathered in Temple Hill on Tuesday evening for the first in a series of town hall meetings expected to discuss zoning in Barren County. The meeting ...
Jul 15, 2026
Glasgow to dedicate administration building to former Mayor Luska J. Twyman
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow officials plan to dedicate the Luska J. Twyman Administration Building later this month, honoring the life and legacy of the city's former mayor and longtime educat...
Jul 15, 2026
Angela Rush named Barren Schools CTE coordinator
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools has named longtime educator Angela Rush as its new District Career and Technical Education coordinator. Rush is filling an existing position that open...
Jul 15, 2026
Caverna “Cram the Cruiser” event aims to fill school supply gap
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Caverna Independent Schools is getting an early start on back-to-school preparations with a "Cram the Cruiser" school supply drive this Friday, July 17. The event is design...
Jul 15, 2026