Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow Papa John’s employees restrain hammer-wielding suspect
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A late-night disturbance at a Glasgow restaurant around 9:30 p.m. ended in an arrest after what could be described as a chaotic and at times unusual encounter. Officers wit...
Mar 24, 2026
Appeals court clears Glasgow officers of liability in 2020 death of Jeremy Marr
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A federal appeals court has sided with a lower court that Glasgow police officers did not use excessive force when arresting Jeremy Marr in 2020. Citing qualified im...
Mar 24, 2026
Glasgow council backs zoning changes, equipment grants and swears in new officer
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 In a largely routine meeting of the Glasgow City Council on Monday, members agreed to zoning changes for two properties, and swore in a new Glasgow Police Department office...
Mar 24, 2026
‘It all popped in December’: Glasgow’s viral barber draws clients from 10 states
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In a humble barbershop on Glasgow's West Main Street works a barber whose haircuts have been seen by millions. After graduating from Barren County High School in 202...
Mar 23, 2026
Barren County Family YMCA appoints new board chairman and chief volunteer officer
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA has announced that Brandon Judd will serve as its new chairman and chief volunteer officer. YMCA officials say the appointment reflects a cont...
Mar 23, 2026
Co-ops Vote campaign aims to boost rural voter turnout
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Co-ops Vote, a nonpartisan initiative of Kentucky Electric Cooperatives, is once again focusing on turning out rural voters and helping young Kentuckians get involved in th...
Mar 23, 2026
Barren County’s Delenia Alls recognized by school board
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Delenia Alls, technology teacher at Barren County Middle School, was named the certified employee of the month for Barren County Schools during the recent board of educa...
Mar 23, 2026
Glasgow man indicted on sex-related charges involving a minor
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Barren County grand jury has indicted a Glasgow man on multiple sex-related charges involving a minor under the age of 16. Anthony Lane Lynch, 19 of Glasgow, was formally...
Mar 23, 2026
Glasgow community celebrates new airport hangar
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Elected officials and community members joined the Glasgow airport board to officially celebrate the opening of the new 10-bay hangar. Glasgow Airport Chairman Scott Owens ...
Mar 23, 2026
Motorcyclist flown to Nashville with ‘life-threatening’ injuries following Glasgow collision
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Police say a motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision on March 22. Officers responded to the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Shangri-La Pl...
Mar 23, 2026