Category Archives: Local News

2022: A Local Look
GLASGOW - Let me be the first to say that the 2020s have been a tumultuous time. The news cycle seems to always be that way. Here's a look back at how we covered 2022. I surely hope this year has been...
Kenneth Rizo Dec 30, 2022

Man on the run after Thursday stabbing in Hiseville
UPDATE: The suspect has been located and was charged with first degree assault. He's lodged at the Barren County Detention Center. Authorities say the altercation happened after an apparent road rage ...
Kenneth Rizo Dec 30, 2022

Healthcare premium payments have went to some, records show
GLASGOW - A handful of contracts between the Barren Fiscal Court and area healthcare employers are expected to be processed within the coming days, which means premium payouts will head to more local ...
Kenneth Rizo Dec 29, 2022

TJ Samson Hospital's SNU among best in state, report says
GLASGOW - The Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) at T.J. Samson Community Hospital has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report. The ann...
Kenneth Rizo Dec 29, 2022

Barren Co. Marriage Licenses - Week of Dec. 19, 2022
GLASGOW - The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Dec. 19 to 22, 2022. Dec. 19, 2022: Debra C. Eckerly, 68, and Maury J. Peters, 62, both of Cave City. Dec...
Kenneth Rizo Dec 28, 2022

Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Dec. 19, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Dec. 19 to 22, 2022. The office was closed on Dec. 23 in observance of Christmas. Tax information is n...
Kenneth Rizo Dec 28, 2022

Quartet to perform New Year's Eve show with founding members
Jeff Sneed, Lennis Williams, Tim Eaton and Mike Rich - all members of the Glory Bound quartet - appear on the cover of an album in the group's early days. (JEFF SNEED) GLASGOW - The Glory Bound Quarte...
Kenneth Rizo Dec 27, 2022

WATCH: WCLU News interviews Barren County Judge/Executive-elect Jamie Byrd
GLASGOW - A handful of days remain before those elected to offices across Kentucky will assume their positions. Jamie Byrd, Barren County judge/executive-elect, sits down with Brennan Crain of WCLU Ne...
Kenneth Rizo Dec 27, 2022

Glasgow residents displaced in early morning fire
GLASGOW - A house along West Cherry Street caught fire early Friday morning. Glasgow Fire responded to the suspected fire around 1:13 a.m. at 533 W. Cherry St., according to a news release. The fire w...
Kenneth Rizo Dec 23, 2022

GEPB customers to expect blackouts
Update: 11:50 a.m. TVA Emergency Load Curtailment Plan Step 50 has been terminated at this time. The second rolling power outage area will not have a disruption of service as originally planned. The G...
Mark Buckles Dec 23, 2022




