Category Archives: Local News
Barren Co. Marriage Licenses - Week of Oct. 27, 2021
GLASGOW, Ky. - The following marriage licenses were issued Oct. 27 - Nov. 4, 2021 in the office of Barren County Clerk Helena Birdwell. Oct. 27, 2021: Felicia Faye Vincent, 27, of Leitchfield, and Wes...
Nov 08, 2021
Several incumbents, newcomers file for local offices ahead of 2022 primary
Voters check in during the delayed 2020 primary election at Barren County High School's gymnasium on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The election was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU ...
Nov 08, 2021
KY 63 reopens, curved roadway straightened for safer travel
Kentucky 63, or Tompkinsville Road, reopened Monday to travel after an extended closure while realignment construction was underway. (KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINENT) GLASGOW, Ky. - Motorists traveli...
Nov 08, 2021
Stolen truck retrieved from Barren River Lake Sunday
GLASGOW, Ky. - A stolen vehicle was recovered from Barren River Lake Sunday. The Barren County Sheriff's Office responded just after 1:30 p.m. to the Beaver Creek Boat Ramp. A vehicle was apparently s...
Nov 08, 2021
Flu season could further impact ongoing Red Cross blood shortage
An American Red Cross phlebotomist assists a blood donor during a blood donation event held at Grove Church in Portsmouth, Virginia, on Nov. 22, 2020. (JARED BEASLEY/AMERICAN RED CROSS ) GLASGOW, Ky. ...
Nov 08, 2021
View From the Hill - Smart Holstein Lab
Cutting edge research is taking place at WKU's Dairy Farm that will impact the future of the dairy industry. Amy Bingham takes us inside the newly developed WKU SmartHolstein Lab in this week's View f...
Nov 07, 2021
Expected Traffic Impacts for this week in Southern Kentucky
Interstate 165 U.S. 231 Exit 7 - The project to reconstruct the interchange continues. Motorists are driving on the new configuration and the old ramps are being removed. The permanent ramps are now o...
Nov 07, 2021
Kentucky State Police Post 15 Investigates Fatal Collision In Monroe County
Tompkinsville, KY (November 5, 2021) Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating a two vehicle fatal collision that occurred on November 4th, 2021 at approximately 2:56 P.M. two miles south of Tomp...
Nov 06, 2021
AAA Offers "Fall Back" Driving Tips as Daylight Saving Time Ends
With the end of daylight saving time this weekend, motorists will be presented with challenges that could impact pedestrian safety. AAA East Central recommends motorists prepare for potential problems...
Nov 06, 2021
AAA Offers "Fall Back" Driving Tips as Daylight Saving Time Ends
With the end of daylight saving time this weekend, motorists will be presented with challenges that could impact pedestrian safety. AAA East Central recommends motorists prepare for potential problems...
Nov 06, 2021