Category Archives: Local News

Barren-Metcalfe Drug Court celebrates 20th anniversary
PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 The Drug Court program that serves Barren and Metcalfe counties will celebrate its 20th anniversary May 1 in Glasgow, honoring its dedicated community partners. "Over the ...
Michael Crimmins Apr 17, 2025

12 Glasgow highschoolers selected for Governor’s Program
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Twelve Glasgow High School students have been selected to participate in various five-week summer residential programs "designed to enhance Kentucky's next generatio...
Michael Crimmins Apr 17, 2025

Peggy Hill supports relocation of her family’s cemetery
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Regardless of the distance, familial attachments always bring people back to their roots. Recent discussions about relocating graves in the Shaw and Overstreet cemete...
Michael Crimmins Apr 17, 2025

Glasgow housing authority approves sinkhole work
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Sinkhole remediation and Housing Choice Voucher monies topped the Housing Authority of Glasgow’s April 16 agenda. At the March 19 meeting, the commissioners ap...
Michael Crimmins Apr 17, 2025

10 Barren County highschoolers chosen for Governor’s Program
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Several Barren County students have been selected to participate in various five-week summer residential programs “designed to enhance Kentucky's next generati...
Michael Crimmins Apr 17, 2025

VIDEO: Gov. Andy Beshear interview
James Brown Apr 16, 2025

Mammoth Cave’s Green River Ferry closed until further notice
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Green River Ferry at Mammoth Cave National Park will be closed until further notice due to “extensive damage” it sustained during April’s sever...
Michael Crimmins Apr 16, 2025

Barren-Metcalfe dispatchers recognized during National Week
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Before emergency crews arrive on scene, someone has already answered the call - gathering details, calming panic, and directing help where it's needed most. This week...
Michael Crimmins Apr 16, 2025

Beshear veto overridden, moment of silence bill now law
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Senate Bill 19, which requires "a moment of silence or reflection" to be observed at the beginning of the public school day lasting "at least one minute” and a...
Michael Crimmins Apr 15, 2025

Nominations open for 2025 Ky Teacher Hall of Fame
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame seeking nominations for the Class of 2025. “This prestigious honor celebrates outstanding educators across the Commonwealth w...
Michael Crimmins Apr 15, 2025




