Category Archives: Local News

Guthrie, McConnell file bill to expand Mammoth Cave
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Mammoth Cave National Park may soon increase its territorial area. Kentucky Representative Brett Guthrie and Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell have filed “the b...
Michael Crimmins May 09, 2025

More than 1,500 written license test appointments available
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In an effort to deal with the increased interest, especially from young people, the Kentucky State Police and Team Kentucky are hosting driver’s license events...
Michael Crimmins May 09, 2025

El Paso man charged in Barren for drug trafficking
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 An El Paso, Texas, man is charged in Barren County with third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and second-degree persistent felony offender. Chris Mark S...
Michael Crimmins May 09, 2025

Park City commissioners approve budget, enter closed session
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Park City City commissioners convened for the second time this week during a special-called meeting Thursday. The primary purpose of the meeting was to enter a closed...
James Brown May 09, 2025

‘Remarkable educators’: Barren County board honors retirees
BY WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County educators and staff members who are retiring at the end of this school year were recognized during the district's board of education meeting Thursday eveni...
Will Perkins May 09, 2025

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The National Weather Service office in Louisville has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Barren County until 8 p.m. on May 8. A watch is less severe than a warni...
Michael Crimmins May 08, 2025

Barren Inc announces 5 winners during Achievement in Business lunch
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Several people and businesses were recognized for their contributions to Barren County during Barren Inc’s Achievement in Business Awards. The event Willow Oak...
Michael Crimmins May 08, 2025

Barren County board recognizes retirees, talks budget
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The five members of the Barren County Schools Board of Education are scheduled to meet in the high school auditorium at 5:30 p.m. to honor the 2025 retirees, discuss...
Michael Crimmins May 08, 2025

Barren County greenhouse sale today through Saturday
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 With Mother's Day this Sunday, Barren County High School agriculture students are selling plants they grew in the two greenhouses located behind the school. The sale wil...
Will Perkins May 08, 2025

Boys and Girls Club, TJ mission foundation receive money from Walmart for grand reopening
Michael Crimmins May 07, 2025




