Category Archives: Local News
T.J. Samson Hospital earns sixth consecutive ‘A’ for safety
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow has been awarded an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for the sixth consecutive grading cycle, according to The Leapfrog Group. The indepe...
May 06, 2026
Man taken into custody after barricading himself in a house
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 A portion of East Main Street was closed Wednesday afternoon as Glasgow police negotiated with a man who had barricaded himself in a residence. Police were called to do a...
May 06, 2026
Candidates answer questions at community forum
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Republican candidates for three Barren County government offices met the community Tuesday night via a question and answer forum at the Plaza Theatre. The forum began with ...
May 06, 2026
Johnson Property committee sets plans for May meeting
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 The Johnson Property Ad Hoc Committee members met Tuesday afternoon for about 30 minutes. They reviewed the next steps they must take to begin development of the property...
May 06, 2026
RECAP: Trojans score early, down Scotties, 8-4, in district showdown
By JAMES BROWN WCLU Sports Like they did Monday, the Trojans jumped ahead of the Scotties, 3-0, in the first inning. Unlike the first game, though, Barren made the lead stick en route to an 8-4, 15th ...
May 06, 2026
One More Chapter Bookstore nominated for Best in Kentucky
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 What started as a long-imagined story for Cave City's Taylor Ferrell has turned the page into a new chapter of recognition, as One More Chapter Bookstore has been nom...
May 05, 2026
Glasgow police officer, K9 complete training program
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Two members of the Glasgow Police Department recently participated in special training. Officer Alex Mutter and K9 Rico completed a 4-week intensive patrol K9 training prog...
May 05, 2026
Barren fiscal court approves several items during first May meeting
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Fiscal Court approved several items at its first meeting of May on Tuesday morning. The approvals included three items related to funding for Barren Cou...
May 05, 2026
Glasgow woman arrested on burglary, drug charges after storage unit theft
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow woman is facing multiple burglary, theft and drug-related charges after she was allegedly caught taking items from a storage unit. Megan R. Thomas, 33, of Glasgow...
May 05, 2026
Park City dedicates Chris Martin Day, names alley in his honor
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Park City City Commission's May meeting took on an emotional tone as Mayor Donna Scavo read and signed a proclamation dedicating Nov. 3 as Chris Martin Day. Marti...
May 05, 2026