Category Archives: Local News
Over four pounds of cocaine seized in Warren County drug investigation
Terry T. Martin, 37, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, after a drug investigation in Warren County. (WARREN COUNTY REGIONAL JAIL) BOWLING GREEN - Authorities in Warren County seized Thursday over ...
Feb 11, 2022
Upgrades begin along Highway 90 in Barren County
Construction along a portion of Kentucky Highway 90 in southeastern Barren County recently began. This photo was posted by state transportation officials at the site near Eighty Eight. (KENTUCKY TRANS...
Feb 11, 2022
Barren judge finds state child protection agency in contempt of court
GLASGOW - An order entered Tuesday by Barren and Metcalfe Family Court Judge Mica W. Pence reveals the grim reality of the overwhelmed and inadequate status of social workers in Barren County and acro...
Feb 11, 2022
Portion of Tracy Road closed Friday for cross tile replacement
TRACY - A portion of roadway in southern Barren County is closed Friday for construction. The Barren County Government Center said Tracy Road will be closed Friday, Feb. 11 to through traffic between ...
Feb 11, 2022
Bill could enable partial refund for overpaid state motor taxes
Barren County Clerk Helena Birdwell holds a motor taxation notice, which is sent to vehicle owners during their birth month. The most recent property valuations for motor vehicles were estimated at 40...
Feb 10, 2022
T.J. Regional Health signals commitment to community philanthropy
Pictured from left: Jennifer Capps, Executive Director of South Central Kentucky Chapter of the American Red Cross; Neil Thornbury, CEO T.J. Regional Health; Joey Botts, Chairperson of T.J. Regional H...
Feb 10, 2022
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Jan. 31, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded in the Barren County Clerk's Office from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2022. Jan. 31, 2022: Douglas A. Alderman and Janis S. Alderman to Jennifer M. Cartw...
Feb 09, 2022
Timothy Gillenwater, longtime attorney, dies at 70
Timothy J. Gillenwater, 70, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at his Barren County home. (AF CROW AND SON FUNERAL HOME) GLASGOW - Timothy J. Gillenwater, a longtime attorney and community member, has died. M...
Feb 09, 2022
Overpaid vehicle taxes could be refunded with new legislation
(WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky lawmakers have advanced a bill to give taxpayers relief from the sticker shock of surging vehicle property taxes. The increase has been caused by ...
Feb 09, 2022
Metcalfe man charged with assault of two females
Charles A. Compton, 31, was arrested Sunday after he purportedly assaulted two females in Metcalfe County. (BARREN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER) CENTER, Ky. - Authorities in Metcalfe County arrested a man ...
Feb 09, 2022