Category Archives: Local News
Neon Christmas announced as theme for Glasgow Christmas parade
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 As the weather gets cooler, and the winter months loom closer, Barren Inc. announced the 2025 Christmas parade theme during an afternoon press conference at Philips ...
Michael Crimmins 6h ago
Barren County issues burn ban
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County has joined the growing number of Kentucky counties that have issued burn bans. Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley Byrd issued the ban citing the ̶...
Michael Crimmins 7h ago
Federal hearing set in child exploitation case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A child sexual abuse case is working its way through the federal court system. Chad Delucenay of Allen County was indicted by a Barren County grand jury in November ...
Michael Crimmins 8h ago
GALLERY: Community rallies around Glasgow-Barren County crosstown rivalry
Community members celebrate the crosstown rivalry between Glasgow and Barren County high schools during a pep rally Wednesday evening in downtown Glasgow. Will Perkins/Glasgow News 1 Community members...
Will Perkins 13h ago
U.S. flags ordered to half-staff for Minneapolis shooting
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 United States flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff until the end of the month in remembrance of those killed in the Minneapolis shooting. This order from ...
Michael Crimmins 13h ago
Barren County locations, personalities finish top 3 statewide competition
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Several of the top three finishers in the 2025 Best in Kentucky are staples in the Glasgow and Barren County communities. The top three were included in the most rec...
Michael Crimmins 14h ago
Glasgow arrestee federally indicted on drug charges
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A man that was arrested last year in Glasgow is now facing federal drug charges. Donnie Ray Boyd, 68, was arrested by Glasgow police in November 2024 on eight charge...
Michael Crimmins 15h ago
New fire truck, police social worker to be added soon
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 Glasgow's police and fire chiefs each expect new arrivals of entirely different natures over the next few weeks. The police department is getting a staff po...
Melinda Overstreet Aug 27, 2025
Man who alleged veteran was disrespected by police makes apologies
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 The man who sent a complaint to the Barren County sheriff alleging that an officer disrespected a veteran during a traffic stop acknowledged after watching ...
Melinda Overstreet Aug 27, 2025
Lowe’s awards Barren River DTF money for technology
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 The Barren River Drug Task Force received a check from the Lowe’s Back the Blue program on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The presentation featured a multitude of Lowe’s...
James Brown Aug 27, 2025