Category Archives: Local News

Barren County Economic Authority announce partnership; will construct speculative buildings in Glasgow
(BARREN COUNTY ECONOMIC AUTHORITY/FACEBOOK) GLASGOW - On Friday, The Barren County Economic Authority (BCEA) and Scott, Murphy & Daniel have announced a partnership to construct speculative buildi...
Mark Buckles Jun 09, 2023

Major road rehabilitation project to temporarily close KY 100 in Simpson County
(KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET) BOWLING GREEN - A major road rehabilitation project is expected to create a long-term road closure in a section of KY 100 West Cedar Street in Simpson County beginnin...
Mark Buckles Jun 09, 2023

Metcalfe County Schools names Joseph Eaton as new principal of Metcalfe County High School
EDMONTON - On Thursday, Metcalfe County Schools announced Joseph Eaton will be the next principal of Metcalfe County High School. He takes over for Clint Graham, who accepted a position with the Kentu...
Mark Buckles Jun 09, 2023
Barren County Property Transfers for the Week of May 29, 2023
The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from May 29 to June 2, 2023. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances include fore...
Mark Buckles Jun 08, 2023

Barren County Marriage Licenses for the week of May 29, 2023
The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office from May 29- to June 2, 2023. June 2, 2023 Kara Rene Stovall 32 and Joshua Earl Cross 33 both of Glasgow.
Mark Buckles Jun 08, 2023

Barren County Chamber of Commerce announced as finalist for chamber of the year
(MATTHEW CLARK/WCLU) GLASGOW - The Barren County Chamber of Commerce (Barren Inc.) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Chamber of the Year award, presented by t...
Mark Buckles Jun 08, 2023

Bowling Green Police Department welcomes two new officers to the force on Wednesday
(BOWLING GREEN POLICE DEPARTMENT/FACEBOOK) BOWLING GREEN - On Wednesday, The Bowling Green Police Department welcomed two new officers to the force. The first picture is Certified Officer Johnny Teagu...
Mark Buckles Jun 08, 2023

Kentucky Mesonet at WKU adds station in Russell County
(WCLU FILE PHOTO) ONO - The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU continues to grow its network of automated stations across the Commonwealth. On Tuesday, the ribbon was cut on a new weather and climate monitoring ...
Mark Buckles Jun 08, 2023

Glasgow police seeking information regarding stolen property from Barren County High School
The Glasgow Police Department is needing any information regarding a 16' Lawrimore Utility Trailer that was reported stolen on Monday. This trailer belonged to the Barren County Band Boosters and was ...
Mark Buckles Jun 07, 2023

The Gatton Academy recognizes Kentucky educators for support of the class of 2023
(Western Kentucky University) BOWLING GREEN - The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 33 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability ...
Mark Buckles Jun 06, 2023




