Category Archives: Local News
Eight indicted in alleged jail contraband crime syndicate
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Eight people have been indicted after what authorities describe as an eight-month investigation into an alleged organized criminal syndicate that brought contraband into th...
Aug 24, 2026
Road work continues this week on Happy Valley, Scottsville roads near Glasgow
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Work continues on two major roadways into and out of Glasgow this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 released this week’s traffic impact report, and U.S...
Aug 23, 2026
County officials, jailer discuss $402,000 revenue discrepancy
By Allyson Dix For Glasgow News 1 A disagreement over roughly $402,000 in jail revenue prompted a special-called meeting on Friday, Aug. 21, as Barren County officials questioned Jailer Aaron Shirley ...
Aug 23, 2026
GALLERY: Scotties run away from Warriors, 35-16
Glasgow’s Landen Holley rolls out to pass the ball against Southwestern in the season-opener in the Don Franklin Bowl. James Brown/Glasgow News 1Glasgow’s Kyle Sledge runs with the footbal...
Aug 22, 2026
RECAP: Glasgow tops Southwestern, 35-16
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Scotties opened their season Friday night with a 35-16 win over Pulaski Southwestern in the Don Franklin Bowl. Glasgow used a balanced offense and a strong debu...
Aug 21, 2026
RECAP: Barren County downs Clay County, 42-6
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Trojans opened the 2026 football season with a 42-6 win over Clay County, Tenn. in the Don Franklin Bowl. The Trojans controlled the game from the outset,...
Aug 21, 2026
High School Football Scores, August 21-22, 2026
FRIDAY Barren County 42, Clay County, Tenn. 6 Glasgow 35, Pulaski Southwestern 16 Monroe County 21, Warren Central 0 Hart County 56, Russellville 20 Caverna 10, Trigg County 65 Edmonson County 0, Gray...
Aug 21, 2026
A data center developer says it is committing to Beshear’s data center requirements
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern August 21, 2026 An investor-owned developer looking to build a hyperscale data center at an idled Hancock County aluminum smelter says it's committing to the governor...
Aug 21, 2026
Barren fiscal court considers 12.2-cent tax rate, gets road funding update
By Allyson Dix For Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Fiscal Court met on Aug. 18, addressing a wide range of county business, presentations, tourism, and the upcoming 2026-27 property tax rate. Magistr...
Aug 21, 2026
Barren County Land Use committee reviews draft zoning ordinance
By James Brown Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Land Use Committee had its first meeting Thursday night, and reviewed the 100-page draft zoning ordinance for Barren County. The committee was formed as...
Aug 21, 2026