Category Archives: Local News
Freddie Norris will not seek another Glasgow council term
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 After nearly 30 years serving on the Glasgow Common Council, Freddie Norris announced that he will not seek reelection in the upcoming 2026 election. “I liked ...
Dec 16, 2025
Glasgow EPB offers free ham to customers for the holidays
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Electric Plant Board is offering free hams to customers this holiday season. Free ham distribution will take place at the First Christian Church in Glasgow on T...
Dec 16, 2025
Barren fiscal court accepts CPC as hypothetical grain storage operator
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County has a hypothetical operator for its grain-infrastructure project. The CPC Commodities bid to be the operator of record for a future feasibility study w...
Dec 16, 2025
10 Barren students selected for inaugural CNA training course
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County students will now be able to complete Nurse Aid training as a dual-credit course thanks to a new partnership with T.J. Regional Health and Southcentral...
Dec 16, 2025
Barren County Schools hosts art exhibit, orchestra concert tonight
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools is hosting a free student art exhibit and orchestra concert on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Barren County High School. The Winter Student Art Exhibit that wil...
Dec 16, 2025
Planning commission denies Glasgow 7 Brew zone change
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The 7 Brew zone change application was denied by a 9-1 vote during the well-attended Joint City-County Planning Commission meeting Monday, Dec. 15. As previously rep...
Dec 16, 2025
Incompetency ruling issued in Barren County arson case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County Circuit Judge John Alexander ruled that Thomas Houchens was incompetent to stand trial during his circuit court appearance on Monday, Dec. 15. “A...
Dec 15, 2025
Yearly contributions headline Barren fiscal court agenda
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Several yearly contributions appear on 2025’s last regular meeting of the Barren County Fiscal Court on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Invoices from the Barren River Area C...
Dec 15, 2025
Ford plans to hire more than 2,000 at Glendale facilities
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The path of two Glendale battery factories has changed after the international partnership running them split up and mass layoffs were announced. In early December, the Sou...
Dec 15, 2025
Glasgow parks department wins numerous awards
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Parks and Recreation Department recently brought back several accolades from the annual Recreation and Parks Society awards ceremony. Director Eddie Furl...
Dec 15, 2025