Category Archives: Local News
Turner to regain nine horses from Barren County government
FILE - These two horses housed at the Barren River Lake State Resort Park were part of a group of ten seized from Turner Stables on Sept. 10, 2019. (BARREN CO. TOURISM) Editor's Note: The group of hor...
Mar 01, 2023
Simmons named to high post within Municipal Clerks Association
Mona Simmons, the city clerk of Glasgow, has been named as the newest vice president of the Barren River Municipal Clerks Association. (SUBMITTED BY MONA SIMMONS) By BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGO...
Feb 28, 2023
Magistrates give nod to poll worker pay increase, add new voting center
Marty Kinslow, the magistrate representing Barren County fifth district, speaks during a meeting of the Barren Fiscal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) By BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WC...
Feb 28, 2023
Barren County's Spence wins inaugural administrative assistant award
FROM LEFT: Beth Wyatt, American Fidelity Senior Account Manager; Stephanie Spence, Barren County Schools; Katrina Kinman, KSBA Director of Policy Services; and Rebecca Combs, American Fidelity Kentuck...
Feb 28, 2023
Green River Ferry to undergo maintenance Tuesday
FILE - The Green River Ferry at Mammoth Cave National Park operates year-round and offers free transportation across the Green River. (MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK) MAMMOTH CAVE - The Green River Ferry ...
Feb 27, 2023
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Feb. 21, 2023
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24, 2023. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances ...
Feb 27, 2023
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Feb. 21, 2023
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24, 2023. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances ...
Feb 27, 2023
High wind warning issued for area through evening
GLASGOW - A high wind warning is in effect for much of the southcentral Kentucky area through Monday evening. The warning was issued just before 2 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Servic...
Feb 27, 2023
Downtown walk-in lunch spot touts elegant flair with simple ingredients
Afton Woodward, owner and operator of Local Roots, slices a piece of chicken before topping an assembly of salads. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) By BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGOW - Being different is...
Feb 27, 2023
Officers allege cocaine found during traffic stop Sunday
Dylan W. Gilbert, 23, of Bowling Green. (BARREN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER) GLASGOW - Police say they discovered cocaine during a traffic stop along Longhunters Trail Sunday. Officer Allen Ward of Glasgo...
Feb 27, 2023