Category Archives: Local News
Lane of North Race closed Friday and Saturday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A section of North Race Street near the Glasgow Public Square will be closed Friday and Saturday, according to information from the City of Glasgow. The closure will be in ...
May 14, 2026
Barren school board to recognize retiring educators Thursday evening
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Retiring educators and staff members from Barren County Schools are set to be recognized during the board of education's regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, in t...
May 14, 2026
Caverna Schools, YMCA partner for mental health awareness event
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA in partnership with Caverna Independent Schools will host a Mental Health Night on Friday. It continues an effort by the district to pla...
May 14, 2026
VIDEO: Conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Larry Poteet
Glasgow News 1 news director James Brown sits down for a conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Larry Poteet. Check out James Brown's conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Aaron M...
May 13, 2026
VIDEO: Conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Hunter Jones
Glasgow News 1 news director James Brown sits down for a conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Hunter Jones. Check out James Brown's conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Aaron M...
May 13, 2026
VIDEO: Conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Aaron M. Shirley
Glasgow News 1 news director James Brown sits down for a conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Aaron M. Shirley. Check out James Brown's conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Hun...
May 13, 2026
Barren County bridges named in honor of Ruel Houchens, Rusty Anderson
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Two bridges in Barren County are now named in honor of the late businessman and philanthropist Ruel Houchens and fallen sheriff's deputy Rusty Anderson, following a dedicat...
May 13, 2026
Budget planning, Lifewise proposal headline Caverna Board meeting
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Caverna Independent Schools Board of Education is set to tackle a lengthy agenda Thursday evening, with district planning for the upcoming school year taking center sta...
May 13, 2026
Greer’s Florist to close May 29 after 70 years in Glasgow
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Greer's Florist, a fixture in Glasgow and Barren County for generations, will close its doors May 29, as the current owners prepare to retire. Sisters Julie Edwards and Kat...
May 13, 2026
Barren's early in-person voting opens Thursday at extension office
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County voters can start voting early Thursday morning at the Barren County Extension Service office off West Main Street. Formally called "no-excuse in-person absent...
May 13, 2026