Category Archives: Local News

Bishop new CEO/President of Farmers RECC as Moss retires
STAFF REPORT GlasgowNews1 Farmers RECC has selected longtime employee and Glasgow native Chuck Bishop as the electric cooperative's next president and chief executive officer. According to the Farmers...
Chris Houchens Jun 16, 2026

Barren County leaders discuss data center regulations during Fiscal Court meeting
By ALLYSON DIX For GlasgowNews1 The Barren County Fiscal Court met Tuesday morning for its regular meeting, where county officials addressed the future of data centers in Barren County. County Attorne...
Chris Houchens Jun 16, 2026

Planning Commission approves zone change, gets presentation about data centers
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Joint City-County Planning Commission approved a zone change for 801 Columbia Avenue during its regular meeting Monday night at Luska J. Twyman Municipal Building. The ...
James Brown Jun 15, 2026

Tennis Community Block Party serves up fun
By CHRIS HOUCHENS GlasgowNews1 Participants ranging from toddlers to teens had the opportunity to pick up a racket and spend time on the court Monday evening during the Community Tennis Block Party. T...
Chris Houchens Jun 15, 2026

Glasgow native receives honor
STAFF REPORT GlasgowNews1 Glasgow native Ashley Weaver has been awarded the Honorary State FFA Degree during a special ceremony at the 97th State FFA Convention in Lexington, according to Kentucky FFA...
Chris Houchens Jun 15, 2026

Cave City Council to revisit budgets, litigation on Wednesday
By GAGE WILSON For GlasgowNews1 The Cave City Council will convene for a special called meeting Wednesday evening, with final approval of the city's amended current-year budget and upcoming fiscal yea...
Chris Houchens Jun 15, 2026

Barren Fiscal Court to meet Tuesday
STAFF REPORT GlasgowNews1 The Barren County Fiscal Court is scheduled to meet Tuesday morning with a variety of county business items, departmental reports and financial matters on the agenda. The mee...
Chris Houchens Jun 15, 2026

Caverna students step into spotlight as Rising Stars at Miss Kentucky Teen
By GAGE WILSON For GlasgowNews1 Two Caverna students recently had the opportunity to take the stage at one of Kentucky's premier scholarship competitions, serving as Rising Stars during the 2026 Miss ...
Chris Houchens Jun 15, 2026

Glasgow-Barren tourism approves two event sponsorships
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow-Barren County Tourist and Convention Commission approved two event sponsorships during its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. The two $1,000 sponsorships are...
Will Perkins Jun 15, 2026

Barren County’s Irwin receives ‘exemplary’ evaluation from school board
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools Superintendent Amy Irwin received an "exemplary" rating from school board members during their regular monthly meeting last Thursday night at the d...
Will Perkins Jun 15, 2026




