Category Archives: Local News
Fiscal court approves Cave City Ag Expo center contract, lease agreement with state
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects will handle “everything” on the Agriculture Exposition Center until the construction packet, Barren County Judge-Execu...
Apr 01, 2025
Local schools receive TVA, GEPB grants to enhance learning opportunities
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Area students will soon benefit from three grants that were awarded Monday by the Tennessee Valley Authority and Glasgow Electric Plant Board. Red Cross Elementary recei...
Apr 01, 2025
California woman pleads guilty to theft from Glasgow company
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 An off-duty sheriff’s deputy, a Glasgow police officer, a flock of cameras, the Drug Enforcement Administration and Skittles combined to uncover multiple drug ...
Apr 01, 2025
Glasgow, state police announce April checkpoint locations
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Police Department announced traffic safety checkpoints beginning April 4 and lasting until April 30. Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Hig...
Apr 01, 2025
Ag Expo center contract, state lease agreement headlines Barren fiscal court agenda
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 An architecture and design contract and a lease agreement are the key items on the April 1 Barren County Fiscal Court agenda. The meeting will convene at 9 a.m. in t...
Apr 01, 2025
Kentucky driving tests for 15-year-olds to begin April 2
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 With the passage of House Bill 15, which allows 15-year-olds to earn their driver's permits, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to implement this change....
Mar 31, 2025
Barren County Fiscal Court receives opioid treatment grant
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Fiscal Court received $185,371 as part of this year's treatment grants from the attorney general's office. "It's an incredible honor to be part of ...
Mar 31, 2025
Barren County teen’s death highlights growing sextortion threat
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 In an era where being online is essential to daily life, cybersecurity threats have become a dire concern, particularly for teenagers. With the recent adoption of Sen...
Mar 31, 2025
‘Out of tragedy usually comes the most meaningful changes’
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In tragedy, hope is often an unlooked for guest. "Out of tragedy usually comes the most meaningful changes," said Barren County Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Bow, the ...
Mar 31, 2025
‘Feed the Need’ drive works to keep local families fed
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Hunger is a constant in everyone's life, yet many have to choose between food and other necessities to live. In Barren County alone, nearly 20 percent of households a...
Mar 30, 2025