Category Archives: Local News

Barren County Fiscal Court to weigh 2026-27 tax rates, Hero Foundation lease
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County officials are preparing to set property tax rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year when the Fiscal Court meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Barren County Gov...
James Brown Aug 31, 2026

Lessenberry defends tourism strategy amid county scrutiny
By Gage Wilson For Glasgow News 1 As Barren County officials continue weighing whether to separate from the joint Glasgow-Barren County Tourist and Convention Commission, Executive Director Maclean Le...
James Brown Aug 31, 2026

One person injured in crash between ATV, truck in Glasgow
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man was injured Sunday afternoon when the all-terrain vehicle he was driving collided with a Dodge truck. Glasgow police officers responded to the intersection of...
James Brown Aug 31, 2026

3 people injured in crash on 31W
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Three people sustained injuries in a crash in Barren County Sunday afternoon. According to a Barren County Sheriff's Office press release, deputies responded to a two-vehic...
James Brown Aug 30, 2026

Cave City woman convicted of first-degree child abuse in Hart County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Cave City woman has been convicted in Hart County on two counts of first-degree criminal abuse of a child under 12 after a four-day jury trial. A Hart County jury found 2...
James Brown Aug 30, 2026

Mammoth Cave welcomes renowned bat expert for annual Bat Day
By Gage Wilson For Glasgow News 1 Internationally recognized bat researcher, conservationist and photographer Merlin Tuttle will headline Mammoth Cave National Park's annual Bat Day on Saturday, Sept....
James Brown Aug 30, 2026

GALLERY: Glasgow tops Barren, 49-42
Barren County’s Jaxon Pierce catches a touchdown pass against Glasgow. The Scotties beat the Trojans, 49-42. James Brown/Glasgow News 1Glasgow’s Landen Holley passes to Keyshawn Austin aga...
James Brown Aug 28, 2026

RECAP: Scotties hold off Trojans, 49-42, in shoot out
By James Brown Glasgow News 1 Both Glasgow and Barren County scored on nearly every possession Friday night, which led to a 49-42 shootout in the Trojans' stadium. The Scotties pulled off the win when...
James Brown Aug 28, 2026

Glasgow mission helps Costa Rican Dream Center launch tech training for at-risk youth
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow church partnership is helping young people in Costa Rica gain new skills and new hope through a recently completed Dream Center in the capital city. River Lake Ch...
John Brown Aug 28, 2026

Great Futures Jubilee to mark 20 years of Boys & Girls Club in Glasgow
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County is preparing to celebrate 20 years of serving local children and families with a special event called the Great Futures ...
John Brown Aug 28, 2026




