Category Archives: Local News

Frank Beauchamp talks about the wrestling fundraiser at Caverna
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 UCW Super Show 26 is set to bring a full night of pro wrestling and fundraising to Caverna High School. The annual show is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at Caverna High...
James Brown Mar 09, 2026

Barren County man gets 20-year prison term in child sex case
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Circuit Court has formally sentenced Mark Hanks to 20 years in prison in connection with a child sex case. The sentence was imposed during a March 9 hearing t...
Michael Crimmins Mar 09, 2026

Several area students recognized by EKU
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Several area students were recognized for the academic achievements at Eastern Kentucky University. The university in Richmond, Kentucky, recently released its Fall Dean's ...
James Brown Mar 09, 2026

Glasgow council to weigh police weapons grant, Opioid Funds At Monday Meeting
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Common Council meets Monday with a full agenda that includes transportation issues, city property decisions, public safety funding and youth programming. The me...
James Brown Mar 09, 2026

Juvenile in critical condition after head-on crash on Scottsville Road
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Multiple people are injured, and a juvenile is in critical condition, following a two-vehicle collision on Scottsville Road that happened over the weekend. Public Informati...
Michael Crimmins Mar 09, 2026

Glasgow school board to consider 2026-27 calendar, new JAG program at GHS tonight
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Independent Schools Board of Education meets tonight at 6:30 p.m., with several decisions on the agenda that could affect families across the district. Members ...
Michael Crimmins Mar 09, 2026

Glasgow school board to consider 2026-27 calendar
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Independent Schools Board of Education meets tonight at 6:30 p.m., with several decisions on the agenda that could affect families across the district. Members ...
Michael Crimmins Mar 09, 2026

RECAP: Trojanettes' season ends with title game loss
By JAMES BROWN WCLU Sports Barren County's season ended Saturday night with a 60-56 loss in overtime to Franklin-Simpson. Ann Ashley Atkinson gave the Trojanettes a 56-54 lead with 2:01 left in the ex...
James Brown Mar 08, 2026

Cave City Police warn residents of jury duty scam calls
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Cave City Police Department is warning residents and local businesses about a scam circulating in the area involving callers impersonating law enforcement officers. Acc...
James Brown Mar 07, 2026

Local author, J.R. Shepard, brings his novel dream to life
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Stacks of newly printed paperbacks alongside ominous red gemstones lined a front table at One More Chapter on a recent Saturday morning. Local author J.R. Shepard wel...
James Brown Mar 07, 2026




