Category Archives: Local News
911 Governing Board shifts funds as fee collection dwindles; makes progress in years long agreement revisions
With a combined population of over 50,000 residents, Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications is bustling with activity night and day. Through the deluge of calls, coordinating and crises it's underst...
Jul 25, 2024
Identity of Glasgow House Fire Victim Confirmed
The Barren County Coroner has confirmed the identity of the woman who perished in a house fire over the weekend in Glasgow. Tim Gibson, the coroner, announced that dental records identified the victim...
Jul 24, 2024
Entertain Glasgow's Summer Concert series continues with Bid Daddy Weave and Meredith Andrews at Friday's concert
In its series of free Summer concerts, Entertain Glasgow is bringing another strong lineup to the area with two big names gracing the stage on Friday, July 26th. The concert will be held at Beaver Cre...
Jul 24, 2024
Pride Picnic at Beaver Creek Park: Celebrating unity and inclusion in Glasgow
In a show of unprecedented outreach and inclusivity the newly formed Pride Committee will be hosting it's inaugural Pride Picnic Event on August 3rd at Beaver Creek Park. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. reside...
Jul 24, 2024
"Mr. Western" to be memorialized at WKU after 77 years of service
From a release from WKU: A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 28, at 2:00 p.m. at State Street United Methodist Church, and a celebratory gathering will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Eva and J...
Jul 24, 2024
GPD releases details on injury accident in Glasgow
A press release from Glasgow Police Department: On 07/22/2024, the Glasgow Police Department responded to Shane Drive in reference to an injury accident. It was determined that a 2020 Buick Encore ope...
Jul 23, 2024
Barren County Tax Deed Report for the Week of July 15, 2024
The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from July 15, 2024 to July 19, 2024. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances incl...
Jul 22, 2024
Barren County Marriage License for the Week of July 15, 2024
The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office from July 15, 2024 to July 19, 2024. Breanna Carol Cook 23 of Edmonton & Cade Jackson Waldrop 28 of Smiths Gr...
Jul 22, 2024
Tensions Flair at Glasgow VFW Meeting over refugee relocation
The VFW in Glasgow was the site of a heated public meeting on July 18th, organized by a Facebook group led by residents Ernie Wagoner and Royce Bunch. These "Freedom of Speech" meetings are designed t...
Jul 22, 2024
Kswagg's Journey: Glasgow's Kaléah Francis Combines Music, Faith, and Business to Uplift and Inspire
Kalah Francis, better known by her stage name Kswagg, is a rising star from Glasgow whose music is deeply intertwined with her faith. At just 25 years old, Francis is not only making waves in the musi...
Jul 22, 2024