Category Archives: Local News
First baby born at T.J. hospital in 2026
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 In the early morning hours on the first day of the new year, employees at T.J. Samson Community Hospital welcomed the first baby born in 2026. Weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces, ...
Jan 02, 2026
Barren County’s Reece recognized by school board, transportation department
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Newer bus drivers for Barren County Schools were most likely trained by Sarah Reece, who was recently recognized by the district's board of education and transportation ...
Jan 02, 2026
Glasgow native first artist to design both Kentucky Derby staples
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A 2017 Glasgow High School graduate is a key artist for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. Grayson Reynolds was announced by Churchill Downs as the artist of both the official...
Jan 02, 2026
Glasgow police announce January checkpoints
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints during the month of January. Beginning on Jan. 3, Glasgow police will periodically conduct check...
Jan 02, 2026
Barry Sexton’s bond reduced in Barren crash case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Bond has been reduced in the Barren County criminal case involving a single-vehicle crash. Nineteen-year-old Barry Sexton, of Barren County, has had his bond reduced...
Jan 02, 2026
Barren Countians to see a 3.5% income tax rate in 2026
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren Countians will now pay less in state income taxes this year. As previously reported by Glasgow News 1, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 1 into law on...
Jan 01, 2026
Half the funds raised for T.J. mission foundation’s rehabilitation project
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Heading into 2026, Randy Burns is optimistic about the Trinity Rehabilitation Center at Samsonville Square. “I believe 2026 will be a big year for the T.J. Com...
Jan 01, 2026
Kentucky treasurer’s office aims to expand, streamline unclaimed property returns in 2026
by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern December 31, 2025 FRANKFORT - In the year to come, Kentucky Treasurer Mark Metcalf hopes to expand and streamline services in his office that return unclaimed prop...
Dec 31, 2025
Bond increased in Glasgow strangulation case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man charged with strangulation requested a preliminary hearing during his Barren County District Court appearance on Dec. 30. District Judge Gabe Pendleton...
Dec 31, 2025
Gilliam explains what happens if train derails in Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 30, a train derailed in Todd County, Ky., that closed a portion of a roadway and necessitated a shelter-in-place order. C...
Dec 31, 2025