Category Archives: Local News

Local superintendents rally behind ‘Pre-K for All’ initiative
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County’s three school superintendents all voiced their support for the Pre-K for All initiative, currently being spearheaded by Kentucky Governor Andy B...
Michael Crimmins Feb 10, 2026

Farmers RECC achieves top satisfaction score in energy services
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Farmers RECC, headquartered in Glasgow, has been recognized as one of the top five member cooperatives in customer satisfaction by Touchstone Energy. The cooperative scored...
Michael Crimmins Feb 10, 2026

VIDEO: Frank Beauchamp talks Caverna's glory road
James Brown Feb 10, 2026

Glasgow schools work on volunteer-assisted literacy initiative
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Independent Schools personnel seek to take a proactive step towards improving literacy among younger students by launching Scottie Storytime. This potential new vol...
Michael Crimmins Feb 10, 2026

Glasgow police chief explains county animal control amendments
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Fiscal Court and community members listened as Glasgow Police Chief Guy Howie explained and answered questions about the proposed amendments to the countyR...
Michael Crimmins Feb 10, 2026

DEA issues Immediate Suspension Order against Richie Pharmacal
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued an Immediate Suspension Order to Richie Pharmacal, a pharmaceutical distribution company based in Glasgow. On Tuesday, t...
Michael Crimmins Feb 10, 2026

Park City Commission codifies pay raises for mayor, commissioners
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 At a special-called meeting of the Park City Commission on Monday, members codified pay raises for both the office of mayor and the position of commissioner. Original...
James Brown Feb 10, 2026

Glasgow man sentenced to 3 years probation for burglary
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man arrested after trying to steal an ATM was given three years of probation during his Barren County Circuit Court appearance on Feb. 9. Derek T. Shaffer ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 10, 2026

Council hears breakdown of Glasgow’s snow and ice response
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Talk of how the Glasgow Road Department handled the recent winter storm dominated the city council's Monday meeting. Manager Wes Billingsley apprised members of the a...
Michael Crimmins Feb 10, 2026

Public invited to comment on proposed Mammoth Cave rule
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The public is invited to comment on a proposed rule that would amend special regulation for bicycle and horse riding at Mammoth Cave National Park. Public comments will be ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 09, 2026




