Category Archives: Local News
Man injured in accident, Sunday
GLASGOW, KY - A man struck a utility pole on Sunday, after overcorrecting his vehicle on Woodlawn Drive. According to a press release from the Glasgow Police Department, The accident was investigated ...
Jun 03, 2024
Banking in the Barrens with Monticello Banking Co. (Listen)
GLASGOW, KY - Monticello Banking Company has been nominated for the 2024 Best of The Barrens Contest. WCLU News spoke with Cynthia Watson, President of the Glasgow branch, about being a local bank in ...
May 31, 2024
Vintage Vibes Revived: House of Vintage Cuts Ribbon on New Start in Glasgow
The House of Vintage saw a cascade of support at its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, drawing a vibrant crowd of local leaders, business owners, and community members. Located at 105 E Water Stre...
May 31, 2024
Glasgow Gears Up for Second Annual Jeep Drive-In
Jeep enthusiasts and community members are eagerly anticipating Glasgow's second annual Jeep Drive-In, set to take place on June 6th. The event, which begins at 5 PM on the east side of the public squ...
May 30, 2024
Domestic Assault Incident Leads to Arrest on Rooftop in Scottsville
Scottsville Police responded to a domestic assault report at their station's lobby at approximately 7:00 PM on Tuesday. The victim reported that 30-year-old Michael D. Chastain of Franklin, KY, had as...
May 30, 2024
911 Governing Board Confronts Budget and Interlocal Agreement Challenges
The 911 Governing Board, which oversees the Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center, convened on Tuesday to discuss critical issues affecting the center's operations. The meeting, held at the ...
May 30, 2024
Hart County Animal Shelter is dogged by funding issues and overpopulation
The Hart County Animal Shelter is grappling with significant overpopulation and escalating funding needs, prompting local officials to take action. The shelter, which has seen an influx of animals in ...
May 29, 2024
Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting Discusses Storm Shelters and New Property Acquisition
At Tuesday's Fiscal Court meeting, significant developments were announced regarding the county's efforts to enhance public safety and expand community facilities. Judge-Executive Joe Choate provided ...
May 29, 2024
Barren County Tax Deed Report for the Week of May 20, 2024
The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from May 20, 2024 to May 24, 2024. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances includ...
May 29, 2024
New owners of Firepit Spirits celebrate with community
GLASGOW, KY - Firepit Spirits has been in business since 2017. The business recently changed ownership, and Barren Inc. held a ribbon cutting Tuesday to celebrate just that. Ankita, better known as "A...
May 29, 2024