Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow town hall meeting rescheduled again
(WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) GLASGOW - A town hall meeting hosted by the city of Glasgow that was rescheduled earlier this week was rescheduled again Friday evening. The meeting was originally scheduled to ...
Jun 10, 2022
Best of Barren scam circulating throughout community
BY WCLU NEWSROOM GLASGOW - Several winners named by WCLU Radio and Forever Communications in this year's "Best of Barren" contest fell victim to at least one scammer Friday who allegedly contacted the...
Jun 10, 2022
Public hearing slated Monday to hear concerns, comments about city budget
Stephanie Garrett, the treasurer of the city of Glasgow, speaks during an earlier meeting with Glasgow City Council members. Garrett is tasked with developing the budget alongside the mayor and other ...
Jun 10, 2022
Malena Hughes receives Prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Malena Hughes, Barren County High School, was the recipient of a $2500 STAR Scholarship from local Chapter Y of P.E.O. Chapter Y members Linda Wells and Stephanie Houston presented Malena with her sch...
Jun 10, 2022
Candidates gather for ballot draw in Barren County
Several candidates for local offices gathered inside the courtroom of the Barren Fiscal Court for a ballot drawing on Thursday, June 9, 2022, ahead of the November election. (ANGELA BRIGGS/WCLU NEWS) ...
Jun 10, 2022
Over 70,000 votes cast in Best of Barren contest
GLASGOW - Over 70,000 votes were cast throughout this year's Best of Barren poll, which sought to highlight the best businesses and services across Barren County. Winners were announced Friday. Voters...
Jun 10, 2022
Barren County youth receives mail from Queen Elizabeth II
Baker Cowan, 6, gleans with happiness after he received an envelope bearing a stamp denoting the Royal Cipher and Buckingham Palace's receipt. He received a letter of appreciation in response to a bir...
Jun 10, 2022
Locals describe inflation, gas prices' impact on business
Joy Wilson, owner and operator of the Korner Shoppe in Glasgow, places flowers into the back of a van used by her business to transport merchandise to customers. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) GLASGOW - Ef...
Jun 9, 2022
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of May 31, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded in Barren County from May 31, 2022, to June 3, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances include forecl...
Jun 8, 2022
Sen. Paul discusses economy, mental health during roundtable in Glasgow
(WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) STORY BY ANGELA BRIGGS, special to WCLU News GLASGOW - Senator Rand Paul spoke with local businesses and community members last Friday during a roundtable discussion held near d...
Jun 8, 2022