Category Archives: Local News
Red Cross students participate in national trivia contest
SUBMITTED: A handful of students from Red Cross Elementary recently participated in the Who Was? History Bee. (SUBMITTED) GLASGOW - Several students at Red Cross Elementary were recognized as classroo...
Feb 21, 2023
Campbell's case heads to grand jury after show cause hearing
James E. Campbell, 46, appeared in Barren District Court via Zoom on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, with a noticeably shorter beard than when he was booked on Feb. 10. Campbell is charged with the murder of R...
Feb 20, 2023
Black Stone Cherry to play 'Hometown Concert' in April
This flyer was released Monday afternoon by Entertain Glasgow, a non-profit group in Glasgow. (ENTERTAIN GLASGOW) GLASGOW - Black Stone Cherry will play a Hometown Concert this spring at Beaver Creek ...
Feb 20, 2023
Glasgow Transit to operate abbreviated schedule on four holidays
FILE - The Glasgow Department of Public Works and Glasgow Transit share an office at 310 W. Front St. in Glasgow. (WCLU FILE PHOTO) GLASGOW - The Glasgow Transit system has expanded its route schedule...
Feb 20, 2023
Outdoor warning sirens to undergo maintenance this week
GLASGOW - Several outdoor warning sirens across Barren County will undergo maintenance this week, according to a notice issued Monday. Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management Director Garland Gilli...
Feb 20, 2023
Joint training session to be held Friday among government entities
GLASGOW - A joint training session is scheduled for later this week regarding tax increment financing districts. The Glasgow Council, Barren Fiscal Court and members of the Barren County Economic Auth...
Feb 20, 2023
Three sent to hospital after Saturday crash
GLASGOW - Police in Glasgow say a crash Saturday sent three people to an area hospital. Alcohol is believed to be a factor. Authorities responded to the scene at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue a...
Feb 19, 2023
Fudge awarded honor at state music educators conference
Father and son, Robbie Fudge and Caleb Fudge pose for a photograph following an awards conference where Robbie was presented the Kentucky Music Educators Association 35-year membership award. Caleb is...
Feb 17, 2023
Roadways in Barren County reopened following flooding
FILE - A portion of Ritters Mill Road in southern Barren County was closed Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, following heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding. (GLASGOW-BARREN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) GLASG...
Feb 17, 2023
Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of Tennessee National Guard pilots
FRANKFORT - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, until sunset on Monday, Feb. 20, in honor of two Tennessee National Guard pilots ki...
Feb 17, 2023