Category Archives: Local News
In word and dance, the Barren County YMCA honors Juneteenth
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 As light rain tapered off and clouds began to lift, an hour of spoken word, personal testimony, and expressive dance brought the Barren County YMCA to a quiet pause T...
Jun 20, 2025
Clifford named new Park City Elementary principal
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 It was an emotional morning at Park City Elementary School as the new principal was announced. Though the children were out of school for the summer and the halls we...
Jun 20, 2025
Breaking Barriers to Care helps cancer patients with treatment-related resources
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 In early 2022, a conversation started that led to the creation of the Breaking Barriers to Care initiative now offered to patients of the T.J. Regional Heal...
Jun 20, 2025
CARE POWER HOUR: Shannon shining bright amid cancer diagnosis, treatment
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 About a year and a half ago, John Shannon knew something wasn't right with his body. "I went to the doctor because I had severe swelling in my feet and hands," he said. ...
Jun 20, 2025
Barren County Fair begins Saturday, beauty pageants relocated
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 For the next seven or eight days, one thing will likely monopolize people’s attention: the Barren County Fair. The 71st annual festival, sponsored by the Templ...
Jun 19, 2025
Byrd pitches sports complex study to Barren County committee
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Some county officials are already thinking about next steps for the regional sports complex. At the Barren County Administration and Budget Committee, Judge-Executiv...
Jun 19, 2025
Barren County Historical Society honored by state organization
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Historical Society was recently recognized by the Kentucky Historical Society during the state organization's annual Kentucky History Awards. Barren Co...
Jun 19, 2025
Glasgow filming to impact traffic Friday, June 20
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Filming will impact those traveling through downtown Glasgow, according to the city. A movie scene will be filmed in the alley behind the Luska J. Twyman Municipal B...
Jun 19, 2025
Juneteenth closures, events planned
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Juneteenth is upon us. The holiday commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. ON June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger led Union soldiers to Galve...
Jun 18, 2025
High waters don’t douse Barren River Lake fireworks
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Despite near-constant rainfall, the annual firework celebration is still planned for July 4 at Barren River Lake State Resort Park. The show that lights the night sk...
Jun 18, 2025