Category Archives: Local News
Big Lots commences 'going out of business' sales at all locations, including Glasgow's
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Big Lots announced that it is commencing "going out of business" sales at all remaining stores. The retailer employs roughly 27,700 people across its 1,300 stores. G...
Mark Buckles Dec 23, 2024
'More than a gift': Barren middle school students, staff surprised with gift before break
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 All 775 students and staff at Barren County Middle School received a free t-shirt this past Friday thanks in large part to the Parent Teacher Student Organization. E...
Mark Buckles Dec 22, 2024
Barren school hands out food in time for the holiday season
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Volunteers traveled throughout Barren County on Saturday morning to delivere donated food and other items in time for Christmas. CheyAnne Fant said the boxes contain...
Mark Buckles Dec 22, 2024
Barren fiscal court prohibits medical cannabis use for county employees
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County unanimously voted to prohibit medical cannabis use by county employees during the Dec. 20 special-called Barren County Fiscal Court meeting. Six of the...
Mark Buckles Dec 20, 2024
Kentucky AG leads multistate coalition in favor of Ten Commandments in schools
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Attorney General Russell Coleman (R-KY) announced that the commonwealth was leading the 18-state coalition in support of Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandmen...
Mark Buckles Dec 20, 2024
Three BCHS students win Congressional App Challenge; GHS student places fourth
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County highs students -- Emmaline Phelps, Brooke Gibson and Cole Young -- are winners of the Kentucky second district's Congressional App Challenge. "The Cong...
Mark Buckles Dec 20, 2024
Glasgow Square, Barren County courthouse to close Dec. 20
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Public Square and the Barren County Courthouse on the Square will be closed at 2 o'clock on Dec. 20 due to the Whoville on the Square event. The north an...
Mark Buckles Dec 20, 2024
Barren County to receive $10,000 from tobacco settlement funds
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 Barren County will receive $10,000 in tobacco settlement funds from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, according to a report provided to Rep. Steve Riley. Riley ...
Mark Buckles Dec 19, 2024
Glasgow Housing Authority charges off over $40,000
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Housing Authority of Glasgow Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve over $40,000 in outstanding move-out balances as charge offs at their monthly Dec. 1...
Mark Buckles Dec 19, 2024
State police raffle off 2025 Corvette Stingray or $50,000 to support Trooper Island camp
PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 Add excitement to your holiday gift-giving with a Trooper Island Camp raffle ticket from the Kentucky State Police. Each $10 ticket offers a chance to win an incredible pr...
Mark Buckles Dec 19, 2024