Category Archives: Local News

Glasgow Rotary seeks nonprofit applications
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Rotary Club is now accepting applications for its annual nonprofit donation program. The donations are intended to support nonprofits and community groups that ...
James Brown May 11, 2026

Glasgow school board to recognize retiring educators Monday night
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Retiring educators from Glasgow Independent Schools are set to be recognized during the board of education meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the CO2 boardroom, which is locate...
Will Perkins May 11, 2026

Scholarships awarded to two Barren students
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Lockshield Partners is recognizing two Barren County High School seniors with its annual Arthur Cotton Memorial Scholarships. The Glasgow-based financial services firm awar...
Chris Houchens May 11, 2026

Local data center battles in Kentucky are contentious
EDITOR'S NOTE: Tonight, Cave City City Council has a vote on a change to its zoning ordinance that would allow data centers on heavy industial zoned property. Read below how other communities in Kentu...
James Brown May 11, 2026

Glasgow council plans light Monday agenda with K9 swearing-in, board appointments
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Common Council will meet Monday, May 11, at the Luska J. Twyman Municipal Building with a light agenda. Council members are scheduled to approve the presented a...
James Brown May 11, 2026

Data center discussion looms over upcoming Cave City Council meeting
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 As ongoing conversations surrounding data centers continue to draw attention in Cave City, the topic is expected to be spotlighted during Monday evening's regular mee...
James Brown May 10, 2026

GALLERY: Kids Day celebrated at YMCA
No community celebration is complete without face painting, as children, and a few adults, sported colorful designs created by the Y's staff and volunteers. For Glasgow News 1Members of the Glasgow Fi...
James Brown May 10, 2026

James Duff faced the ultimate sacrifice of law enforcement
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 James Duff's name is not among those of officers who died in the line of duty, but it could have been. Deputy Duff introduced Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen, who was the...
James Brown May 08, 2026

Barren County students compete in tech leadership program
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Sixty-eight Barren County Schools students competed in the state Student Technology Leadership Program competition. A team from Austin Tracy Elementary and a duo from Barre...
James Brown May 08, 2026

YMCA Healthy Kids Day brings fresh resources and a fresh look
STAFF REPORT For Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA staff is preparing for one of its largest annual events this Saturday: Healthy Kids Day. Held nationally at YMCAs throughout the country, ...
James Brown May 08, 2026




