Category Archives: Local News
Homeschool students find fitness, friendship at Barren County YMCA
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA is opening its gym doors to homeschool students in search of physical education and, just as importantly, connection. The YMCA is offeri...
Mar 04, 2026
Homeschool students find fitness, friendship at Barren County YMCA
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA is opening its gym doors to homeschool students in search of physical education and, just as importantly, connection. The YMCA is offeri...
Mar 04, 2026
T.J. Samson Hospital installs advanced da Vinci 5 surgical robot
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 T.J. Samson Community Hospital is expanding its robotic surgery capabilities with the installation of Intuitive's new da Vinci 5 system. The system is designed to further a...
Mar 04, 2026
Glasgow hits historic No. 9 national ranking for economic development
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow has reached a historic milestone in economic development, earning a No. 9 national ranking among micropolitan communities in Site Selection magazine's 2025 Governor...
Mar 04, 2026
Barren Fiscal Court sets special-called Zoom meeting for Thursday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Fiscal Court has shifted its schedule this week, moving from a canceled regular meeting to a special-called session that will be online Thursday. Magistra...
Mar 04, 2026
Four area students selected for Farmers RECC youth tour to Frankfort, Washington
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Farmers RECC has announced four area students as winners of the 2026 "Government in Action" Youth Tour, giving them the opportunity to visit both the Kentucky state Capitol...
Mar 04, 2026
Some Barren County voters can’t weigh in on all local primary races
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Less than 46 percent of Barren County voters will get to vote in every local race this May. May 19 is Barren County’s primary election day, and though the ball...
Mar 04, 2026
North Jackson Elementary leads Barren County in strong Governor’s Cup performances
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 North Jackson Elementary School has been named the overall Region 8 Governor's Cup champion, capping a strong showing by Barren County Schools academic teams across several...
Mar 04, 2026
Farmers RECC now accepting applications for eight $1,000 scholarships
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Farmers RECC is now accepting applications for eight one-time $1,000 scholarships to help local students pay for college, technical college or trade school. According to th...
Mar 03, 2026
Air Methods to host ‘Battle of the Bases’ blood drive in Glasgow
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Air Methods of Kentucky is partnering with TJ Samson Community Hospital to host a Battle of the Bases Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, at the Lera B. Mitche...
Mar 03, 2026