Category Archives: Local News
Specialty crop grant window open until June 2
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Applications are open for the annual Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. "Kentucky's specialty crops already make up a significant part of Kentucky's agricultural ec...
May 16, 2025
Barren County under severe thunderstorm, flood watch
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County has been placed in a flood watch by the National Weather Service in Louisville. The flood watch remains in effect until 3 a.m. on May 17. “Rounds...
May 16, 2025
A child’s battle sparks call for blood donors at Barren County YMCA
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Wednesday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event highlig...
May 16, 2025
Bennett-Logsdon prosecutor: New info tends to clear defendants of current murder charges
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 A trial for his alleged killers that had been scheduled to begin on the third anniversary of the death of Michael "Mickey" O. Logsdon may not happen now, be...
May 15, 2025
Dugard gets 15 year sentence in arson case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Jeffrey Dugard was sentenced to 15 years for second-degree arson and first-degree criminal mischief. At his circuit court appearance this week, Dugard pleaded guilty...
May 15, 2025
2 Barren County students receive $1,500 scholarship
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Two Barren County High School students were awarded the Arthur Cotton Memorial Scholarship, which is worth $1,500 each. Each year, Lockshield Partners awards two sch...
May 15, 2025
Teen flees police, crashes vehicle into Humble house
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A teenager was arrested after leading police on a short vehicle pursuit on May 14. The teen, whose name was not disclosed because he is a juvenile, traveled “a...
May 15, 2025
Glasgow police remember fallen officers
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 During National Police Week, the Glasgow Police Department is remembering its fallen officers. Public Information Officer Terry Flatt with the department said the ci...
May 15, 2025
New tentative schedule could have justice-center construction starting in September
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 It's possible that construction could begin on a justice center for Barren County in early September, if all the parties involved keep to a strict schedule ...
May 14, 2025
Transportation cabinet pitches seatbelt safety
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding all 4.6 million Kentuckians to buckle up and properly secure children in car seats when using a motor vehicle. The a...
May 14, 2025