Category Archives: Local News
Nominations open for Barren Inc. Achievement in Business awards
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren Inc. is calling on the community to help recognize local businesses and leaders through its annual Achievement in Business Awards. Nominations are open through Monda...
Mar 04, 2026
Jerry Bransford keeps Mammoth Cave’s enslaved explorers alive
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 A solid crowd gathered to hear former Mammoth Cave guide Jerry Bransford share a history that runs deeper than the cave's limestone corridors. Bransford, a descendant...
Mar 04, 2026
Jerry Bransford keeps Mammoth Cave’s enslaved explorers alive
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 A solid crowd gathered to hear former Mammoth Cave guide Jerry Bransford share a history that runs deeper than the cave's limestone corridors. Bransford, a descendant...
Mar 04, 2026
Homeschool students find fitness, friendship at Barren County YMCA
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA is opening its gym doors to homeschool students in search of physical education and, just as importantly, connection. The YMCA is offeri...
Mar 04, 2026
Homeschool students find fitness, friendship at Barren County YMCA
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA is opening its gym doors to homeschool students in search of physical education and, just as importantly, connection. The YMCA is offeri...
Mar 04, 2026
T.J. Samson Hospital installs advanced da Vinci 5 surgical robot
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 T.J. Samson Community Hospital is expanding its robotic surgery capabilities with the installation of Intuitive's new da Vinci 5 system. The system is designed to further a...
Mar 04, 2026
Glasgow hits historic No. 9 national ranking for economic development
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow has reached a historic milestone in economic development, earning a No. 9 national ranking among micropolitan communities in Site Selection magazine's 2025 Governor...
Mar 04, 2026
Barren Fiscal Court sets special-called Zoom meeting for Thursday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Fiscal Court has shifted its schedule this week, moving from a canceled regular meeting to a special-called session that will be online Thursday. Magistra...
Mar 04, 2026
Four area students selected for Farmers RECC youth tour to Frankfort, Washington
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Farmers RECC has announced four area students as winners of the 2026 "Government in Action" Youth Tour, giving them the opportunity to visit both the Kentucky state Capitol...
Mar 04, 2026
Some Barren County voters can’t weigh in on all local primary races
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Less than 46 percent of Barren County voters will get to vote in every local race this May. May 19 is Barren County’s primary election day, and though the ball...
Mar 04, 2026