Category Archives: Local News
Healthcare premium payouts finalized, expected to go out soon
Krista Steenbergen, a grant consultant to the Barren Fiscal Court, addresses ongoing work to finalize payouts to healthcare employees in Barren County who worked during the coronavirus pandemic. She i...
Nov 17, 2022
Cave City gearing up to hold Christmas festivities
CAVE CITY - Locals in north Barren County are gearing up for the Christmas season. The Cave City Chamber of Commerce said three major events are on tap to celebrate Christmastime. Those will include t...
Nov 17, 2022
First responders accepting gift, food donations ahead of holidays
GLASGOW - The Glasgow Police and Fire Departments are accepting toys and food for local families this holiday season. The department is hosting a Holiday Heroes Toy & Food Drive. It runs through D...
Nov 16, 2022
Higher ed initiative aims to improve college readiness
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Officials say a new initiative seeks to improve college readiness outcomes for Kentucky students following enrollment declines in higher education during the coronavirus pandemic...
Nov 16, 2022
Glasgow resident wins lifetime achievement award for excellence
Peggy Nims, a recent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Environmental Education, appears in a photo donned in a green jacket alongside a group of students. (PHOTOS/ Kentucky...
Nov 16, 2022
Metcalfe woman dead after three vehicle crash along Burkesville Road
GLASGOW - A Metcalfe County woman is dead following a crash along Burkesville Road Tuesday morning. Kentucky State Police said they were requested to the scene of the crash just after 8:30 a.m. The Ba...
Nov 15, 2022
Alleged murder involving daughter heading to grand jury
Cheryl L. Bennett, 45, of McMinnville, Tenn., was arrested and charged with murder in connection to the July death of her father, Michael O. Logsdon. (BARREN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER) BY BRENNAN D. CRA...
Nov 15, 2022
One arrested in connection to Tuesday morning arson investigation
Kermit L. Hall Jr., 55, of Glasgow, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, after an alleged arson at a structure along Grandview Avenue. (GLASGOW POLICE DEPARTMENT) GLASGOW - One person was arrested ...
Nov 15, 2022
Glasgow to welcome holiday season with 'Light Up Glasgow'
GLASGOW - The community invited to an annual event to kickoff the Christmas season in Glasgow and Barren County. "Light Up Glasgow" is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25 - Black Friday. T...
Nov 15, 2022
Barren Co. Marriage Licenses - Week of Nov. 10, 2022
GLASGOW - The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office the week of Nov. 7. 2022. Nov. 10, 2022: Tabatha M. Williamson, 37, and Robert W. Judd, 39, both of Glasgow. L...
Nov 15, 2022