Category Archives: Local News
Barren school board to discuss property sale at Thursday meeting
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Schools Board of Education will meet Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss several agenda items, including amending the 2025-26 school calendar to incorporate r...
Feb 11, 2026
BRADD plans to build new tornado shelters, seeks proposals
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren River Area Development District has announced an initiative to construct 14 tornado shelters at manufacturing facilities across Allen, Barren, Metcalfe, Simpson ...
Feb 11, 2026
Barren County Detention Center released more inmates than it imprisoned in 2025
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Detention Center recorded more releases than intakes, according to Barren County Jailer Aaron Shirley. The facility, which houses inmates from Barren, Mon...
Feb 11, 2026
Barren County YMCA new senior wing to open this spring
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA has announced plans to open its new senior wing this spring. The 3,000 square-foot addition to its facilities focuses on enhancing the quality...
Feb 11, 2026
Glasgow-Barren tourism approves two event sponsorships
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow-Barren County Tourist and Convention Commission approved two sponsorships for local events during its regular meeting on Tuesday at the tourism office. BRAWA...
Feb 11, 2026
Glasgow Fire Department celebrates new ladder truck with historic ceremony
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Fire Department hosted a traditional “push-in” ceremony on Feb. 11 to introduce its newest ladder truck. Fire Chief Lucas Tinsley told Glasgow News ...
Feb 11, 2026
Barren County woman dies in house fire
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A 95-year-old woman died in a house fire in northern Barren County Tuesday evening. According to Barren County Coroner Tim Gibson, Valeria Peden died in the fire at her hom...
Feb 11, 2026
Glasgow man’s bond reduced after indictment on a murder charge
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow man Cory Bowles has had his bond reduced to $250,000 after being reindicted on murder charges, according to his court records. Bowles, originally arrested in May 20...
Feb 11, 2026
Caverna board of education to discuss audit, bonds
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Caverna Independent Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet Thursday at 5 p.m. at the district’s central office to discuss key financial issues impacting ...
Feb 11, 2026
Glasgow nears completion of American Legion Park revamp
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow’s Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Feb. 9 provided significant updates on the renovation project at American Legion Park. The project, according...
Feb 10, 2026