Category Archives: Local News

Glasgow council approves $85M financing plan for Tate Inc.
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 At its second meeting of the month, the Glasgow City Council agreed to issue $85 million in industrial revenue bonds for Tate Inc., which plans to bring 400 jobs to t...
Michael Crimmins Jan 30, 2026

Barren County under cold weather advisory
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Louisville office of the National Weather Service has placed Barren County in a cold weather advisory. The advisory begins at midnight tonight and lasts until no...
Michael Crimmins Jan 30, 2026

Riley cosponsors numerous bills in 2026 session
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky House of Representative member Steve Riley has cosponsored numerous bills in the 2026 legislative session. The Legislative Research Commission stated that t...
Michael Crimmins Jan 29, 2026

Barren County grad Max Bennett spends spring in England
By DUANE BONIFER Lindsey Wilson University Lindsey Wilson University student Max Bennett and physics professor Mark McKinnon are making history while spreading Lindsey Wilson University’s name o...
James Brown Jan 29, 2026

Glasgow boys and girls club closed due to burst water line
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Community members can make donations to the Boys and Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County, which is closed due to water damage. Mallie Boston, chief executive officer...
Michael Crimmins Jan 29, 2026

Glasgow council to finalize Tate Floors bond approval Thursday night
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow City Council is set to take a major step Thursday night toward finalizing financing for Tate Floors' planned manufacturing facility, with a resolution tha...
Michael Crimmins Jan 29, 2026

Glasgow certified as a ‘City of Ethics’
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The City of Glasgow has become a Certified City of Ethics, which is a way to recognize municipalities that have adopted principles and procedures that offer guidance on eth...
Michael Crimmins Jan 29, 2026

Beshear talks road conditions, deaths in the winter storm aftermath
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky Transportation road crews continue to make progress clearing and cleaning state roads. Drivers are advised to exercise caution as slick spots and black ice ...
Michael Crimmins Jan 28, 2026

Barren, Caverna, Glasgow schools to use NTI day on Thursday
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow and Barren County may be thawing out, but road conditions are still hazardous in certain parts of the county. In light of that, Caverna, Barren County and Gl...
Michael Crimmins Jan 28, 2026

CLOSE LINE: Updated, Sunday, Feb. 1, 7:30PM
To report your closings, click here. CLOSINGS & CANCELLATIONS: MONDAY 2/2: Glasgow Schools will be opening on a 1 hour delay. Closed with Traditional Snow Day: Caverna Closed with NTI Days: Barren...
James Brown Jan 28, 2026




