Category Archives: Local News
Barren school board recognizes North Jackson’s Boles, Boggs
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Two educators from North Jackson Elementary were recognized by the Barren County Schools Board of Education during its meeting last week at the district's central office...
Dec 17, 2025
Planning commission approves Cave City property annexation
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 More property was annexed into the Cave City city limits during this week’s Joint City-County Planning commission meeting. The roughly 137 acres is south of the curre...
Dec 17, 2025
Kentucky advocates push legislation for children in 2026
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern December 16, 2025 LOUISVILLE - An organization that advocates for Kentucky's children wants the legislature to fund a kinship care law that's been stuck in limbo, give ...
Dec 17, 2025
Juvenile arrested after fleeing police
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A male juvenile was arrested by Glasgow police early Wednesday after he fled from an attempted traffic stop. Police officers responded to a possible intoxicated driver comp...
Dec 17, 2025
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