Category Archives: Local News
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
Glasgow woman injured in a two-vehicle collision
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision on March 28. The collision happened at the intersection of N.L. Rogers Wells Boulevard and Wall Street. The Gl...
Mar 29, 2025
Two injured after two-vehicle collision in Glasgow
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Two people were injured after a two-vehicle collision on the outskirts of Glasgow. On Friday, March 28, the Glasgow Police Department responded to the intersection o...
Mar 29, 2025
Growing their own: Barren students collaborate on agriculture projects at Red Cross Elementary
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Matthew Estes and other members of Barren County High School's Future Farmers of America chapter visited Red Cross Elementary on Thursday to help the younger students st...
Mar 28, 2025
UPDATED: Myatt explains Barren County countywide zoning implications
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley Byrd announced that a public meeting has been scheduled for April 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with getting residents’ inpu...
Mar 28, 2025