Category Archives: Local News
A New Year’s Eve staple: the history of Auld Lang Syne
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Today is New Year’s Eve and for many people that means a night of Black-eyed peas, watching the ball drop in New York City and singing Auld Lang Syne — a...
Dec 31, 2025
North Jackson’s Wessling recognized by Barren school board
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Malcom Wessling, a fifth-grader at North Jackson Elementary, was named the Student of the Month for Barren County Schools during the district's December board of education ...
Dec 31, 2025
Train derails in Todd County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 There has been a train derailment in southern Todd County. WEKT reports that around 31 train cars derailed early this morning, and at least two were carrying molten sulfur....
Dec 30, 2025
$212.9M awarded to rural Ky hospitals
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Millions of dollars are coming to Kentucky’s rural communities over the next five years, according to an announcement from Governor Andy Beshear’s office...
Dec 30, 2025
Barren County Clerk’s, Sheriff’s Office to be open Dec. 31
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Though it will be New Year’s Eve, people will still be able to attend to their vehicle and county tax needs. Barren County Clerk Helena Chase Birdwell said her office...
Dec 30, 2025
Glasgow man requests preliminary hearing in murder case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow man accused of murder requested a preliminary hearing during his Barren County District Court appearance on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Judge Gabe Pendleton set hi...
Dec 30, 2025
Teen enters not-guilty plea in fatal collision court case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Metcalfe County teen charged with murder, wanton endangerment and assault pleaded not guilty during his initial Barren County Circuit Court appearance on Monday, D...
Dec 30, 2025
Cave City police participate in national enforcement campaign
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 As part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, the Cave City Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints. The checkpoints will occur bet...
Dec 29, 2025
Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation earns state award
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation was recognized among the top long-term facilities in the commonwealth during the Kentucky Coalition for Aging Resources and ...
Dec 29, 2025
2 injured in Glasgow collision
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Two people were injured in a Glasgow collision that occurred on Sunday, Dec. 28. A 2012 Ford Taurus being driven by Dallen McCoy “was attempting to make a left...
Dec 29, 2025