Category Archives: Local News
FFA WEEK: Barren County students committed to organization
In November, several members traveled to the WKU Ag Expo Center to compete in various contests, like Job Interview, Ag Sales, and Small Power. Submitted photo Our annual hog roast is our biggest commu...
Feb 17, 2025
Nominations open for excellence in education award
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 You can now submit names of former state policy makers, educational leaders or private citizens who have made notable, state-level contributions to the improvement o...
Feb 17, 2025
Cave City council to discuss tax bill, medical cannabis
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Cave City City Council is set to convene for its special-called session on Monday, Feb. 17, at 5 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. The meeting will cover...
Feb 17, 2025
Caverna clears costly contract for campus cop
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Members of Caverna's Board of Education approved a new school resource officer contract, concluding a months-long process stemming from increased costs for the positi...
Feb 17, 2025
Eight weather-related deaths confirmed in Kentucky
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Eight people are dead due to the severe weather the commonwealth endured over the weekend. In his afternoon briefing on Feb. 16, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said ...
Feb 17, 2025
Barren County FFA celebrates National FFA Week with numerous events
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County FFA chapter have a lot planned for the week. National FFA — Future Farmers of America — Week is from Feb. 15 through Feb. 22 and serves...
Feb 16, 2025
Tornado watch issued for Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The National Weather Service in Louisville has placed Barren County in a tornado watch until Feb. 16 at 1 a.m. A tornado watch means a tornado, or tornadoes, are pos...
Feb 15, 2025
Etoile man dies after rollover crash on Interstate 65
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 An Etoile man is dead after his vehicle went off the road on Interstate 65, according to the Kentucky State Police. State police troopers arrived at mile marker 54.9...
Feb 15, 2025
Flash flood warning issued for Barren County
Staff Report Glasgow News 1 A flash flood watch for Barren County has been issued by the National Weather Service in Louisville. The watch is in effect until 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The weather s...
Feb 15, 2025
Roads closed in Barren County due to flooding
Staff Report Glasgow News 1 Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management has released a list of roads that are closed due to flooding. "Some roads may or may not have signage due to the increased number...
Feb 15, 2025