Category Archives: Local News
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Aug. 15, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Aug. 15 - Aug. 19, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances i...
Aug 24, 2022
Barren Co. Marriage Licenses - Week of Aug. 11, 2022
GLASGOW - The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Aug. 11 - Aug. 22, 2022. Aug. 11, 2022: Hannah R. Wyatt, 21, and Jackson T. Meredith, 21, both of Glasgow...
Aug 24, 2022
Free oil change for single mothers returns this weekend
GLASGOW - Single mothers will have the opportunity to get their vehicle's oil changed for free this weekend. Highland Hills Community Church said it plans to host the event for the eighth year. Over 6...
Aug 24, 2022
Three schools presented checks as a part of '12 Months of T.J.'
Adair County Superintendent Dr. Pamela Stephens; Kati Bowman and Stacey Biggs from T.J. Regional Health; and Adair County Elementary School Principal Sommer Brown hold a ceremonial check from T.J. Reg...
Aug 24, 2022
City offers small business grants to aid in recovery efforts
BY BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGOW - The city of Glasgow is pledging support again to small businesses that were closed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The city said the one-time busin...
Aug 24, 2022
Harmon releases agreed-upon procedures engagement of Barren County Sheriff's Office
FILE: Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen. FRANKFORT - State Auditor Mike Harmon has released the 2021 agreed-upon procedures engagement of Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen. State law requires the auditor ...
Aug 24, 2022
Harmon releases agreed-upon procedures engagement of Barren County Clerk's fee account
FILE: Helena Birdwell, Barren County clerk, appears at a political event held for Barren County judge/executive Republican candidate Jamie B. Byrd. (PHOTO: BRENNAN D. CRAIN) FRANKFORT - State Auditor ...
Aug 24, 2022
Hopkins County man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material
Glen C. Riddle, 40, of Madisonville, was arrested and charged with possessing matter relating to child sexual abuse. He is lodged at the Hopkins County Jail. (HOPKINS COUNTY JAIL) MADISONVILLE - The K...
Aug 23, 2022
State auditor releases audit of Barren County Fiscal Court
FILE: The Barren County Government Center in downtown Glasgow, Ky. Editor's note: This is a reposting of an original news release issued in 2021 from the state auditor's office. The APA released the i...
Aug 23, 2022
County reopens healthcare employee premium pay application
FILE: Trent Riddle, a magistrate for Barren County's second district, listens as members of the Barren Fiscal Court discuss matters at an earlier meeting. (PHOTO: BRENNAN CRAIN) BY BRENNAN D. CRAIN, W...
Aug 23, 2022