Category Archives: Local News
Vehicle theft deemed an ‘isolated incident’
PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 Update as of 4:46 p.m. on March 24 After an investigation into the thefts that occurred early Sunday morning, the Barren County Sheriff's Office has determined this to be ...
Mar 24, 2026
Vehicle theft deemed an ‘isolated incident’
PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 Update as of 4:46 p.m. on March 24 After an investigation into the thefts that occurred early Sunday morning, the Barren County Sheriff's Office has determined this to be ...
Mar 24, 2026
Glasgow Papa John’s employees restrain hammer-wielding suspect
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A late-night disturbance at a Glasgow restaurant around 9:30 p.m. ended in an arrest after what could be described as a chaotic and at times unusual encounter. Officers wit...
Mar 24, 2026
Glasgow Papa John’s employees restrain hammer-wielding suspect
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A late-night disturbance at a Glasgow restaurant around 9:30 p.m. ended in an arrest after what could be described as a chaotic and at times unusual encounter. Officers wit...
Mar 24, 2026
Appeals court clears Glasgow officers of liability in 2020 death of Jeremy Marr
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A federal appeals court has sided with a lower court that Glasgow police officers did not use excessive force when arresting Jeremy Marr in 2020. Citing qualified im...
Mar 24, 2026
Appeals court clears Glasgow officers of liability in 2020 death of Jeremy Marr
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A federal appeals court has sided with a lower court that Glasgow police officers did not use excessive force when arresting Jeremy Marr in 2020. Citing qualified im...
Mar 24, 2026
Glasgow council backs zoning changes, equipment grants and swears in new officer
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 In a largely routine meeting of the Glasgow City Council on Monday, members agreed to zoning changes for two properties, and swore in a new Glasgow Police Department office...
Mar 24, 2026
‘It all popped in December’: Glasgow’s viral barber draws clients from 10 states
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In a humble barbershop on Glasgow's West Main Street works a barber whose haircuts have been seen by millions. After graduating from Barren County High School in 202...
Mar 23, 2026
Barren County Family YMCA appoints new board chairman and chief volunteer officer
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA has announced that Brandon Judd will serve as its new chairman and chief volunteer officer. YMCA officials say the appointment reflects a cont...
Mar 23, 2026
Co-ops Vote campaign aims to boost rural voter turnout
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Co-ops Vote, a nonpartisan initiative of Kentucky Electric Cooperatives, is once again focusing on turning out rural voters and helping young Kentuckians get involved in th...
Mar 23, 2026