Category Archives: Local News
A new chapter begins at Caverna as Susan Mathews retires
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 After 27 years of championing students with exceptional needs, Susan Mathews is closing the book on her chapter with Caverna Independent Schools - though her legacy w...
May 23, 2025
Glasgow, Caverna, Barren County schools offer summer meals
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The highly anticipated summer months are upon us. Glasgow Independent and Barren County schools have May 23 as students’ last day and Caverna Independent Schoo...
May 23, 2025
Preliminary hearing set in Glasgow attempted murder case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 There will be a preliminary hearing in an attempted murder case in district court Thursday, May 29. Fifty-eight-year-old Shane Reece of Glasgow appeared via Zoom in ...
May 23, 2025
‘We are amazed and thankful’: Commonwealth Broadcasting thanks community for donations
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Commonwealth Broadcasting wants to thank the Glasgow and Barren County community for its generosity in donating to those impacted by the recent severe weather and tornados....
May 23, 2025
Honeycutt fundraiser breaks goal in less than five hours
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In the wake of tragedy, the Glasgow and Barren County community has rallied to support the Honeycutt family. On May 19, Kentucky State Police responded to Bluff Spri...
May 22, 2025
Planning commission approves Family Medical Centers development plan
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 It was a light agenda for the 13 Joint City-County Planning commissioners. Their May 19 agenda only featured a preliminary and final development plan, and an agricul...
May 22, 2025
Caverna schools likely to face lawsuit
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Caverna Independent School District has received a letter signed by two attorneys signifying a possible lawsuit is forthcoming. The district was notified of the ...
May 22, 2025
Finance panel reviews Glasgow’s position as transition to new fiscal year approaches
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 As the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 is about to be distributed, the Glasgow Common Council Finance Committee continues to keep an ey...
May 21, 2025
Glasgow Square closed this Friday for summer concert
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 On Friday, May 23, people expecting to travel the Glasgow Public Square might want to find a different way. The Glasgow Police Department stated the east side of the...
May 21, 2025
Glasgow housing receives $1.28M grant, approves 3% pay increase
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Housing Authority of Glasgow accepted a capital fund grant and authorized a three percent pay increase during the May 21 board of directors meeting at the W.D. A...
May 21, 2025