Category Archives: Local News
GALLERY: Glasgow dominates Adair on Homecoming night
Glasgow’s Kyle Sledge runs with the football against Adair County. The Scotties won, 42-7. James Brown/Glasgow News 1 Glasgow’s Jaylen Bradley deflects a pass against Adair County. The Sco...
Sep 18, 2026
RECAP: Glasgow rolls over Adair on homecoming, 42-7
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Scotties rolled over Adair County on Friday night, 42-7. The Scotties improved to 5-0 overall and 1-0 in district action. The Scotties scored early and often. T...
Sep 18, 2026
Grand jury indicts man on third-degree rape charge involving minor
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Barren County grand jury has indicted LaJuan Smith on a third-degree rape charge involving a girl younger than 16, according to an indictment filed in circuit court. The ...
Sep 18, 2026
Opioid settlement fund grant applications are available online
By James Brown Glasgow News 1 The application for organizations to apply for opioid settlement funds is now available online. The Barren County Opioid Settlement Committee met early last week. The com...
Sep 18, 2026
Body found in Cave City field identified as missing man
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 A body found in a Cave City field has been officially identified as missing resident John Adwell, according to an autopsy performed by the Office of the Medical Examiner...
Sep 18, 2026
Work on KY 90 and U.S. 31-E in Barren County continues
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning drivers in Barren County to expect lane closures and delays on KY 90 and U.S. 31-E as ongoing safety projects move forward. O...
Sep 18, 2026
Land Use committee continues work on countywide zoning ordinance
By James Brown Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Land Use Committee had its second meeting Thursday night, and reviewed changes to the more than 100-page draft zoning ordinance for Barren County. They ...
Sep 18, 2026
Phil Patton appointed to UK board by governor
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern September 17, 2026 FRANKFORT, Ky. - Gov. Andy Beshear this week appointed Lexington businessman Joseph Palumbo and retired Circuit Judge Phillip Patton to fill vacancies...
Sep 18, 2026
High School Football Scores, Sept. 18
FRIDAY Glasgow 42, Adair County 7 Barren County 19, Bowling Green 27 Jeffersontown vs Caverna (CANCELLED) Monroe County 28, Metcalfe County 6 Hart County 38, Edmonson County 35 Logan County 47, Allen ...
Sep 18, 2026
Absentee ballot requests open soon for Barren County voters
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Clerk’s office has announced that voters will be able to request absentee ballots starting Saturday, Sept. 19. This option is particularly beneficia...
Sep 17, 2026