Category Archives: Local News

Miller commits to play football with Western Kentucky during signing ceremony
Aiden Miller, donned in red and gray, sits near fellow teammates after he signed a letter of intent to play football with Western Kentucky University inside the media center at Barren County High Scho...
Mark Buckles Feb 02, 2023

Three named during Chamber's annual awards news conference
GLASGOW - Three individuals were recognized Thursday morning at the annual Sybil Leamon Volunteer awards news conference. The Ambassador of the Year, Board Member of the Year and The Sybil Leamon Volu...
Mark Buckles Feb 02, 2023

Metcalfe man faces indictment in case involving assault on officer
Dustin W. Rupe, 22, of Edmonton. (BARREN Co. DETENTION CENTER) EDMONTON - A Metcalfe County man was indicted last month on a slew of charges, including resisting arrest and assault of a police officer...
Mark Buckles Feb 01, 2023

T.J. Regional Health to host childbirth, breastfeeding classes
GLASGOW - Nursing mothers have a chance to learn and gain hands-on practice at upcoming breastfeeding classes hosted by T.J. Regional Health. The first class is slated for Feb. 22. About 1,200 babies ...
Mark Buckles Feb 01, 2023

Barren Co. Schools close Wednesday
(WCLU FILE PHOTO) GLASGOW - Barren County Schools will be closed Wednesday due to the inclement weather forecast. The closure will be a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day. Students should check Goo...
Mark Buckles Jan 31, 2023

Local spring softball, baseball leagues to be detailed at upcoming meeting
GLASGOW - The Barren County Parks and Recreation will host a meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday to detail upcoming plans for this year's sporting activities. Chris Jennings, the park director, detailed in...
Kenneth Rizo Jan 31, 2023

Logsdon released from jail on partial bond ahead of court date
Donna C. Logsdon, 71, of Glasgow, is charged in connection to the death of her husband, Michael. He was allegedly killed after his breathing machine was turned off, court records say. (BARREN Co. DETE...
Mark Buckles Jan 31, 2023

AAA: Gas prices continue to increase in KY
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are five cents higher this week at $3.183, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report. This week's average prices: Western Central KY Average $3.183 Average p...
Kenneth Rizo Jan 31, 2023

Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Jan. 23, 2023
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Jan. 23 to Jan. 27, 2023. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances ...
Kenneth Rizo Jan 31, 2023

Barren Co., Caverna Ind. schools close Tuesday
GLASGOW - Two schools in Barren County will be closed Tuesday due to the inclement winter weather. The closures will be a regular snow day with no NTI work required. Barren County Schools said a makeu...
Mark Buckles Jan 31, 2023




