Category Archives: Local News
Best of the Barrens: Barren County Family YMCA
The Barren County YMCA has been nominated for the prestigious Best of the Barrens award, a recognition bestowed upon outstanding small businesses and organizations in Barren County. This esteemed nomi...
May 06, 2024
Barren County Marriage Licenses for the Week of April 29, 2024
The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office from April 29, 2024 to May 3, 2024. May 2, 2024 Luz Elena Arellano Ayala 43 and Alejandro Tapia Saldana 46 both o...
May 06, 2024
Six-Year-Old's Cookie Venture Funds Life-Saving Surgery
In a heartwarming display of courage and determination, six-year-old Paislee Howard is baking cookies to raise funds for her upcoming open-heart surgery scheduled for this month. With an entrepreneuri...
May 05, 2024
Best of the Barrens: Fire Line Outdoors
In the heart of outdoor adventure country, Fire Line Outdoors has been nominated for the prestigious "Best of the Barrens" award, celebrating excellence in catering to outdoor enthusiasts. Owners Amy ...
May 03, 2024
Barren County School Bus involved in collision on Trojan Trail
A Press Release from the Glasgow Police Department: On May 3rd, the Glasgow Police Department responded to an injury accident on Trojan Trail that involved a Barren County School Bus. Officers determi...
May 03, 2024
Reminder cards going out to each registered voter in the household for May 21 primary
Glasgow, KY - May 21st is the date for the primary election. The ballot will include presidential primary races on both sides as well as a congressional primary in the 2nd district. In Barren County e...
May 02, 2024
Cave City Celebrates Grand Opening of New Pickleball Courts
Excitement filled the air in Cave City on Wednesday as residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of brand new pickleball courts. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on Mammoth Cave Street, marke...
May 02, 2024
Glasgow man sentenced to 15 years on child porn charges
BOSTON - (via press release from the U.S. Department of Justice) A Kentucky man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for advertising child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the dark web...
May 02, 2024
Fountain Run BBQ Festival kicks off with 2nd annual dog show pre-event
Fountain Run, KY - The Fountain Run BBQ Festival is just around the corner. As a precursor to that event, the community is hosting their 2nd Annual Dog Show this Saturday, May the 4th. As a great way ...
May 01, 2024
BRAWA's first ever Derby Dog Festival: A 'pup'ular event
The Barren River Animal Welfare Association (BRAWA) hosted a heartwarming and successful fundraising event, the Derby Dog Festival at the Barren River State Park over the weekend. Robin Craine, BRAWA ...
May 01, 2024