Category Archives: Local News

Barren County man indicted on rape, sodomy charges
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Mark Hanks has been indicted by a Barren County grand jury on charges of first-degree rape, and first-degree sodomy. The 26-year-old was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 2...
Michael Crimmins Mar 05, 2025

State begins spraying roads, advises driver caution
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 As the weather warms, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the beginning of its spraying season for state-maintained roads. "There's a lot more than paving ...
Michael Crimmins Mar 05, 2025

Barren County gas prices 40 cents lower than national average
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Gas prices in Barren Count are among the lowest in the commonwealth, and well-below the national average. According to American Automobile Association, otherwise ref...
Michael Crimmins Mar 05, 2025

Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates future farmers market facility
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 After a two-week delay due to snowy weather on the originally scheduled date, city, county and state officials formally celebrated Tuesday the beginning of ...
Melinda Overstreet Mar 04, 2025

‘Battle of the Bases’: Blood drive features friendly competition
BY WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Community members may have extra incentive to donate blood this week. The Air Methods base in Glasgow is partnering with the American Red Cross and T.J. Regional Health ...
Will Perkins Mar 04, 2025

Park City Commission approves new text alert system
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Park City City Commission meeting Monday, March 3, drew a larger than usual crowd. Those gathered in the room not on the commission were mostly drawn by the swear...
Michael Crimmins Mar 04, 2025

Barren County receives state money for bridge maintenance
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County was approved for more than three-quarters of a million dollars by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for preventative bridge repairs. During the 8-min...
Michael Crimmins Mar 04, 2025

Ky. bill seeks harsher DUI punishments
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Kentucky House Bill that seeks to toughen driving under the influence penalties is making its way through the legislature. Republican Representative Rebecca Raymer...
Michael Crimmins Mar 04, 2025

Public input sought on financial literacy, career studies standards
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on the draft Kentucky Academic Standards for Career Studies and for Financial Literacy. Standards outline wh...
Michael Crimmins Mar 04, 2025

T.J. Pavilion pharmacy receives accreditation
BY WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 The T.J. Pavilion Specialty Pharmacy has received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, according to a press release from T.J. Regional Health...
Will Perkins Mar 04, 2025




