Category Archives: Local News

CARE POWER HOUR: Hatcher’s multiple-myeloma journey includes a transplant of his own stem cells
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 In September 2023, he had been fighting a cold for weeks and weeks. His immune system was depleted. "It got to the point that I was really struggling to bre...
Melinda Overstreet Jul 04, 2025

Barren River State Park to host annual firework show
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The fireworks are primed and the anticipation begins. On July 4 the Friends of Barren River Lake and Park will host the annual fireworks show at the state resort park despi...
Michael Crimmins Jul 03, 2025

US House passes GOP megabill, sends it to Trump’s desk
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Budget Reconciliation Bill has passed. After Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries record-breaking 8-hour-44-minute remarks ardently opposing the Republican’s ...
Michael Crimmins Jul 03, 2025

New Barren River consortium promotes agriculture
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A new agriculture consortium is taking shape. Barren County Fiscal Court magistrates approved and signed an interlocal agreement during their June 27 court meeting w...
Michael Crimmins Jul 03, 2025

Man arrested after short vehicle pursuit with Glasgow police
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 After a short vehicle pursuit through Glasgow, police arrested 21-year-old Miguel Jose Pascaul. On July 2, Glasgow police conducted a traffic stop on Simmons Street ...
Michael Crimmins Jul 03, 2025

Guthrie supports Republican budget bill
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie said in a statement he supports Republican’s Budget Reconciliation Bill After an overnight session, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. ...
Michael Crimmins Jul 03, 2025

Barren, Glasgow elementary students place at national Beta
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Several area elementary students recently won awards at the National Elementary Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida. The following students placed at the competition, accor...
Will Perkins Jul 03, 2025

US Postal Service: Fireworks are prohibited in mail
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 With Independence Day approaching, the United States Postal Service is reminding everyone that fireworks are not allowed in the mail. This strict prohibition is beca...
Michael Crimmins Jul 02, 2025

Glasgow police to conduct traffic checkpoint in July
PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints periodically in the City Limits of Glasgow until the end of the month. The Safety Check Points ...
Michael Crimmins Jul 02, 2025

Transportation Cabinet offers driving safety tips during July 4 holiday
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding all Kentuckians to celebrate Independence Day responsibly and never get behind the wheel of a car under the influenc...
Michael Crimmins Jul 02, 2025




