Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow Independent added to Kentucky pre-K pilot program
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Gov. Andy Beshear is expanding Kentucky's Team Kentucky Pre-K Pilot Program to include Glasgow Independent Schools and Franklin County Schools, according to a Tuesday annou...
Jul 14, 2026
Former Park City Masonic Lodge to become home of new local mercantile
By Gage Wilson For Glasgow News 1 The former Masonic Lodge in Park City is set to become the home of a new locally owned store after commissioners approved a lease agreement Monday with Small Town Gir...
Jul 14, 2026
Former Park City city hall finds new life as Slice and Scoop
By Gage Wilson For Glasgow News 1 Park City's restaurant scene has welcomed a new addition that the owners and city officials agree was much-needed, or perhaps, kneaded. In an effort to not overextend...
Jul 14, 2026
Barren County students bring home awards from 2026 National Beta Convention
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County students returned home from the 2026 National Beta Convention in Nashville with an impressive list of national recognitions, according to district officials. ...
Jul 14, 2026
Barren County Schools taps Erika DeVore for new districtwide leadership role
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools has selected Eastern Elementary principal Erika DeVore to serve as the district’s new Director of Instruction, Federal Programs, and After-Schoo...
Jul 14, 2026
Adkins, senior adviser to Beshear, leaves Kentucky governor’s administration
By McKenna Horsley and Tom Loftus, Kentucky Lantern July 13, 2026 Rocky Adkins, a former Kentucky Democratic House floor leader, has left his post with Gov. Andy Beshear's administration. Adkins was s...
Jul 14, 2026
SOKY Lady Soldiers rally to win national title
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The SOKY Lady Soldiers recently won a USSSA 8-under softball national title. The team based in Glasgow won the USSSA Golf Coast Nationals over the weekend by going undefeat...
Jul 14, 2026
Boys and Girls Club expansion takes first step before Glasgow council
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 At its first July meeting, the Glasgow City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday to rezone approximately 2.4 acres at 801 Columbia Ave., a move t...
Jul 14, 2026
Glasgow school board clears full slate of contracts, trips and handbook updates
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Board of Education approved every motion on its operational and student services agenda during its July 13, 2026, meeting at the CO2 board room in the former...
Jul 13, 2026
Cave City council approves to seek financing for fire dept., chipper
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 The Cave City City Council approved for the mayor to pursue money to buy new equipment during Monday night's regular July meeting. Cave City fire chief Kevin Jandt explai...
Jul 13, 2026