Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow Big Lots closure uncertain after company closes deal to keep some stores open
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The fate of Glasgow's Big Lots is uncertain as the retailer announced a sale with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Earlier in December, the company announced it was ...
Dec 31, 2024
Barren County under wind advisory until 5 p.m.
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County is under a wind advisory until 5 p.m. Dec. 31, according to the National Weather Service in Louisville. The service states southwest winds between 15 t...
Dec 31, 2024
Glasgow council members, others take oaths of office
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 The nine people elected to serve as members of the Glasgow Common Council for the next two years took their oaths of office Monday morning, as did the retur...
Dec 30, 2024
Hines announces retirement after 33 years at BRADD
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Michelle Hines announced her retirement as deputy executive director of the Barren River Area Development Center after 33 years with the regional development agency....
Dec 30, 2024
Barren fiscal court transfers money for first Jackie Browning bond payment
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Fiscal Court magistrates approved the transfer of more than $112,000 for a park renovation bond payment during the Dec. 30 special-called meeting. ...
Dec 30, 2024
Beshear orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Jimmy Carter
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has ordered all United States flag throughout the commonwealth to be lowered "immediately" to half-staff in remembrance of former pres...
Dec 30, 2024
UPDATED: One arrested on North Green Street after foot pursuit
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Updated as of 8:32 a.m. Dec. 30. Information obtained from GPD citations and press release. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Terry Flatt confirme...
Dec 27, 2024
Barren County elementary students win awards at KAAC 6th Grade Showcase
PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 Sixth-grade students and teams from local schools in the area competed in the Section 9 - 6th Grade Showcase Academic Competition. The events culminated with competitions ...
Dec 27, 2024
Barren County Sheriff searching for missing teen
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance in finding Madison Jones. Jones is 120 pounds and 5'2 with brown hair and hazel eyes, the office p...
Dec 27, 2024
Animals at BRAWA get special holiday feast
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 While most of people were sleeping in, or ripping open holiday gifts, over 20 volunteers, including some of the shelter's board of directors, went to Barren River An...
Dec 27, 2024