Category Archives: Local News

GALLERY: Kids Day celebrated at YMCA
No community celebration is complete without face painting, as children, and a few adults, sported colorful designs created by the Y's staff and volunteers. For Glasgow News 1Members of the Glasgow Fi...
James Brown May 10, 2026

James Duff faced the ultimate sacrifice of law enforcement
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 James Duff's name is not among those of officers who died in the line of duty, but it could have been. Deputy Duff introduced Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen, who was the...
James Brown May 08, 2026

Barren County students compete in tech leadership program
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Sixty-eight Barren County Schools students competed in the state Student Technology Leadership Program competition. A team from Austin Tracy Elementary and a duo from Barre...
James Brown May 08, 2026

YMCA Healthy Kids Day brings fresh resources and a fresh look
STAFF REPORT For Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA staff is preparing for one of its largest annual events this Saturday: Healthy Kids Day. Held nationally at YMCAs throughout the country, ...
James Brown May 08, 2026

Data center-related ordinance on Cave City council agenda
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 A possible change to the Cave City zoning ordinance has sparked a visceral response by some on social media. The ordinance will be on the Cave City City Council agenda Mo...
James Brown May 08, 2026

Haywood ambulance station planned completion by November
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Management Service board members recently approved a new ambulance station in Haywood. Executive director Joe Middleton said the timetable for...
James Brown May 07, 2026

Barren schools to host ‘Walk a Mile’ fundraiser this Saturday morning
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools is challenging community members to walk a mile in the shoes of hungry children. Barren County Reads and Feeds is hosting a Walk a Mile in Their Shoes...
Will Perkins May 07, 2026

Dewayne Miller honored for Barren County athletic training legacy
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 For sports fans who passionately wear burgundy and gold attire, Dewayne Miller should be a familiar face. He's the man who rushes out onto the field or court when player...
Will Perkins May 07, 2026

Barren Inc celebrates Barren County business, farm and community leaders at annual awards luncheon
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren Inc, the Barren County Chamber of Commerce, recognized a slate of local professionals, farmers and business leaders during its annual Achievement in Business awards ...
James Brown May 07, 2026

Three Barren County students win statewide awards
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Three Barren County students are receiving statewide recognition for their work in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's annual poster and essay contest. Two students fr...
James Brown May 07, 2026




