Category Archives: Local News
Johnson case headed to grand jury
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The case involving the attempted murder of a Kentucky State Police trooper has been waived to a Barren County grand jury. Bobby Wayne Johnson, 44, of Cave City was a...
Feb 10, 2025
‘One Word’: Focused goals can lead to positive growth
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Even though some ambitious yearly goals may not have made it past Super Bowl Sunday, there's still hope for a positive and productive 2025. New Year's Resolutions can "s...
Feb 10, 2025
New program awards school districts for using Ky. food products
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky schools using locally grown food will soon be eligible for monetary awards through a new program from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. The Kentucky F...
Feb 10, 2025
2025-26 Glasgow school district calendar leads board agenda
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Discussions of the 2025-26 school calendar, the possible approval of an employment program and a closed session are some of the key items on tonight’s Glasgow ...
Feb 10, 2025
Four resolutions fill Glasgow council agenda
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Common Council has a light agenda tonight for a regular meeting at Luska J. Twyman Municipal Building. Occupational Tax Administrator Nick Hurt will give a de...
Feb 10, 2025
Barren County Sheriff’s Office search for suspects after foot pursuit
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A search is underway for two individuals who managed to escape Barren County Sheriff deputies on Feb. 7, according to a press release from the sheriff’s depart...
Feb 07, 2025
Nicole Randall introduced as Barren Inc. board chair at annual meeting
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A total of 384 people, representing 80 businesses, attended Barren Inc.'s annual meeting at the Cave Area Conference Center on Feb. 6. The program opened with brief ...
Feb 07, 2025
North Jackson Elementary wins District 30 Governor’s Cup
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 North Jackson Elementary recently won the District 30 Governor's Cup, according to a social media post from the school and official results from the Kentucky Association...
Feb 07, 2025
South Green Elementary wins District 31 Governor’s Cup
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 South Green Elementary recently won the District 31 Governor's Cup, according to a social media post from the school and official results from the Kentucky Association f...
Feb 07, 2025
Local school districts received $34.3 million in federal assistance in 2023
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy reports that the three school districts in Barren County received roughly $34.3 million in federal assistance in 2023. This i...
Feb 07, 2025