Category Archives: Local News
Nominations open for Barren Inc’s ‘Achievement in Business’ awards
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Nominations are open for the annual Achievement in Business awards, giving Glasgow and Barren County residents a chance to recognize “remarkable business leaders and ...
Feb 18, 2026
Saturday kicks off a string of shows at the Plaza Theatre
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow's historic Plaza Theatre is preparing for a full slate of concerts and performances designed to draw crowds to the downtown area, according to Plaza board member Co...
Feb 18, 2026
See scans of the full 2026 Barren County Animal Ordinance
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County animal owners will operate under new rules after the Fiscal Court approved an updated animal control ordinance on Feb. 17, 2026. According to the ordinance, t...
Feb 18, 2026
Glasgow plans phased bridge rebuild as bids come in high
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Two large-scale construction projects dominated discussion at Tuesday evening's meeting of the Glasgow Finance Committee: the bridge leading to the parking structure ...
Feb 18, 2026
Barren school district taps firm to design access road extension
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools is moving ahead with plans to further ease traffic congestion around Barren County High School. Construction of the current access road, which offshoo...
Feb 18, 2026
Glasgow man arrested for assault
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man is facing a felony assault charge after Barren County deputies say a fight earlier this month left another man with multiple facial fractures and a broken jaw...
Feb 18, 2026
Barren County animal ordinance amendments explained
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County residents will see new clarity and some eased penalties under an updated animal control ordinance approved by Barren County Fiscal Court on Feb. 17, 2026. Cou...
Feb 18, 2026
Cave City looks for middle ground on midnight music ordinance
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Cave City City Council has agreed to form a special committee to help mediate growing tensions between residents and businesses in and around the city's entertainment d...
Feb 18, 2026
Barren County gets money to repair courthouse sidewalks
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Sidewalks around the current Barren County Courthouse will soon be replaced, according to Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley Byrd. During the Feb. 17 Barren County ...
Feb 17, 2026
Barren County animal control ordinance passes 4-3
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County magistrates voted 4-3 to pass a countywide animal control ordinance Tuesday morning during a fiscal court meeting. After being the focus of several pub...
Feb 17, 2026