Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow to dedicate administration building to former Mayor Luska J. Twyman
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow officials plan to dedicate the Luska J. Twyman Administration Building later this month, honoring the life and legacy of the city's former mayor and longtime educat...
Jul 15, 2026
Angela Rush named Barren Schools CTE coordinator
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools has named longtime educator Angela Rush as its new District Career and Technical Education coordinator. Rush is filling an existing position that open...
Jul 15, 2026
Caverna “Cram the Cruiser” event aims to fill school supply gap
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Caverna Independent Schools is getting an early start on back-to-school preparations with a "Cram the Cruiser" school supply drive this Friday, July 17. The event is design...
Jul 15, 2026
Glasgow Independent added to Kentucky pre-K pilot program
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Gov. Andy Beshear is expanding Kentucky's Team Kentucky Pre-K Pilot Program to include Glasgow Independent Schools and Franklin County Schools, according to a Tuesday annou...
Jul 14, 2026
Former Park City Masonic Lodge to become home of new local mercantile
By Gage Wilson For Glasgow News 1 The former Masonic Lodge in Park City is set to become the home of a new locally owned store after commissioners approved a lease agreement Monday with Small Town Gir...
Jul 14, 2026
Former Park City city hall finds new life as Slice and Scoop
By Gage Wilson For Glasgow News 1 Park City's restaurant scene has welcomed a new addition that the owners and city officials agree was much-needed, or perhaps, kneaded. In an effort to not overextend...
Jul 14, 2026
Barren County students bring home awards from 2026 National Beta Convention
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County students returned home from the 2026 National Beta Convention in Nashville with an impressive list of national recognitions, according to district officials. ...
Jul 14, 2026
Barren County Schools taps Erika DeVore for new districtwide leadership role
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools has selected Eastern Elementary principal Erika DeVore to serve as the district’s new Director of Instruction, Federal Programs, and After-Schoo...
Jul 14, 2026
Adkins, senior adviser to Beshear, leaves Kentucky governor’s administration
By McKenna Horsley and Tom Loftus, Kentucky Lantern July 13, 2026 Rocky Adkins, a former Kentucky Democratic House floor leader, has left his post with Gov. Andy Beshear's administration. Adkins was s...
Jul 14, 2026
SOKY Lady Soldiers rally to win national title
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The SOKY Lady Soldiers recently won a USSSA 8-under softball national title. The team based in Glasgow won the USSSA Golf Coast Nationals over the weekend by going undefeat...
Jul 14, 2026