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by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern February 20, 2025 Kentucky's longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said Thursday he will not seek reelection in 2026. McConnell made the announcement on hi...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Nominations are now open for Barren Inc.’s Achievement in Business Awards. The five awards aim to recognize “someone or a business that embodies excellen...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Western Kentucky University students will see their choices of academic offerings broaden this fall as the university's board of regents recently approved three new ...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 People can participate in Kentucky Proud’s one-day workshop aimed at helping commonwealth’s producers “develop a plan to market agricultural produc...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 All eight members of Kentucky's congressional delegation signed a letter sent to President Donald Trump in support of Governor Andy Beshear's request for an expedite...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Three Barren County state roads remain closed after the severe weather and flooding that battered the commonwealth over the weekend. The Kentucky Transportation Cabi...

The Close Line is brought to you by SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor counties and Payne's Towing. Edmonson County closed; a traditional snow day. As with yesterday, these days will be ...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools announced tomorrow, Feb. 20, will be the district’s fourth Non-Traditional Instruction day. “Due to snow-covered roads throughout t...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Both teachers and students are welcome to apply for a non-voting position on the 2025-26 Kentucky Board of Education. The board's responsibilities include developing...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Work on the incoming Starbucks is underway in Barren River Plaza in front of Ruler Foods. Plaza co-owner Larry Glass said the contractors are Graves and Graves in Le...