Category Archives: Local News
Burkesville murder suspect arrested in California
BURKESVILLE - A man connected to a murder in Cumberland County was arrested in California last week. Kentucky State Police said the arrest stems from an investigation started on Sept. 26. Police respo...
Dec 16, 2022
Jones, Houchens reflect on roles in county government ahead of retirement
Sherry Jones, left, stands with Nancy Houchens near Christmas decorations inside the Barren County Government Center. The two are set to retire from public service at the end of the year with more tha...
Dec 15, 2022
Tennessee man captured in Glasgow after investigation
Isaac D. Adkisson, 19, was arrested as an out-of-state fugitive from Tennessee. He was linked to several crimes in the Clarksville, Tenn., area. (BARREN CO. DETENTION CENTER) GLASGOW - A Tennessee man...
Dec 15, 2022
Local dance company presents 'sensory-friendly' show
Children look onward as members of SOMA Center for Dance's cast perform "The Nutcracker" during a "sensory-friendly" show at the SOMA studio on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. (PHOTOS SUBMITTED) By BRENNAN D....
Dec 15, 2022
Farmers RECC announces newest president, CEO
Tobias (Toby) Moss was publicly named as the newest president and CEO of Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (FARMERS RECC) SUBMITTED TO WCLU News GLASGOW - The Farmers RECC...
Dec 15, 2022
Chamber of Commerce announces newest board members
GLASGOW - The Barren County Chamber of Commerce announced its newest board members in a statement Wednesday afternoon. Chamber members voted in the election and the votes were ratified at the Dec. 8 m...
Dec 15, 2022
Poll: COVID not stopping Kentuckians' holiday plans
By NADIA RAMLAGAN, KENTUCKY NEWS CONNECTION The majority of Kentucky families say they'll be gathering as usual for the holidays, according to a new poll. More than eight in 10 Kentuckians responded i...
Dec 14, 2022
Council to take up land agreement for court facility on Wednesday
FILE: Harold Armstrong, mayor of Glasgow, looks onward during a previous meeting of the Glasgow Council. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) BY BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGOW - A bout of uncertainty ensued...
Dec 13, 2022
Local swearing-in ceremonies planned this month
FILE: Jamie Byrd, Barren County judge/executive-elect, and Henry Royse, Glasgow mayor-elect, speak during separate forums held at the Historic Plaza Theatre in Glasgow in October 2022. (BRENNAN CRAIN/...
Dec 12, 2022
Cave City parade winners announced
CAVE CITY - The Cave City Chamber of Commerce announced winners from the community's Christmas parade held Saturday, Dec. 10. Fire Trucks 1st - Park City Fire Department 2nd - South Barren Fire Depart...
Dec 12, 2022