Category Archives: Local News
Production of one of the largest budget films Barren County has seen has wrapped up
In a bid to harness the scenic beauty and unique locales of Cave City, Barren County Tourism, in collaboration with the Southern Kentucky Film Commission, has successfully attracted two productions wi...
Mark Buckles Apr 20, 2024
Barren County School Board Meeting Highlights Renovations and Honors Retirement
In a recent Barren County School Board meeting, held at the district's administrative offices, the agenda brimmed with anticipation as community members and school officials gathered to discuss...
Mark Buckles Apr 20, 2024
Barren County Sheriff's Office seeks assistance in locating suspect
According to a press release sent by BCSO: Earlier this evening, the Barren County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic situation on AM Harmon Road. A female victim stated that she had been involv...
Mark Buckles Apr 19, 2024
Barren County Sheriff's Office seeks assistance in locating suspect
According to a press release sent by BCSO: Earlier this evening, the Barren County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic situation on AM Harmon Road. A female victim stated that she had been involv...
Mark Buckles Apr 19, 2024
Mammoth Cave National Park Celebrates National Park Week with Wildflower Day and Free Discovery Tours
Mammoth Cave National Park is gearing up to kick off National Park Week in style with its annual Wildflower Day celebration and complimentary self-guided Discovery cave tours on Saturday, April 20. Th...
Mark Buckles Apr 18, 2024
Listen: Rep. Riley tells of new substance abuse facility and more funding for the 2024 budget
Frankfort, KY - The 2024 legislative session has wrapped up, which included the passing of House Bill 6, the $128 billion budget plan for the state executive branch. It was among several major budget ...
Mark Buckles Apr 18, 2024
Birdwell details May 21 primary election options
Glasgow, KY - With not many races to vote in, there's been very little buzz about the May 21st primary election coming up next month. Registered Republicans will be able to vote in the United States P...
Mark Buckles Apr 18, 2024
Clubhouse planning bus trip to Versailles; The Glitz restaurant and Irish Acres Antique Gallery
If you're 55 or older, the Lera B. Mitchell Clubhouse has organized another bus trip to central Kentucky again, this year. This time, to the Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques and a special meal at The G...
Mark Buckles Apr 17, 2024
Awareness brought to child abuse during proclamation
Glasgow, KY - Community leaders and volunteers united on the courthouse steps Tuesday to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention month. Family Court judge Mica Pence and social workers in the county organize...
Mark Buckles Apr 17, 2024
Byrd trims budget, Botts appreciative of Coroner
The Barren County Fiscal Court held its April meeting on Tuesday. The fiscal year budget was approved unanimously on first reading. Magistrate Brad Groce told the court that this year's budget is ten ...
Mark Buckles Apr 17, 2024