Category Archives: Local News

AUDIO: Barren County Flames coach talks state basketball title
Jon Key, coach of the Barren County Flames, spoke with WCLU’s Todd Steenbergen about the team’s recent state basketball title. Listen to the full interview below: https://media-cdn.socasts...
Will Perkins Mar 20, 2026

Glasgow woman taken to Nashville hospital after collision
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow woman was flown to a Nashville hospital after a two-vehicle collision Tuesday evening on Happy Valley Road. Patricia McCandless turned onto Happy Valley Road from...
Michael Crimmins Mar 20, 2026

A year after loss, vigil honors Eli Heacock in Glasgow
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Under clear skies and a soft evening light, members of the community gathered at Beaver Creek Park for a vigil honoring the life of Elijah "Eli" Heacock - a contrast ...
Michael Crimmins Mar 20, 2026

Cave City's Jennifer McNett featured in Millennium magazine for tourism efforts
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 There's one name synonymous with Cave City tourism - Jennifer McNett. As the director of the Cave City Tourist and Convention Commission, she oversees the Cave Area Conf...
Will Perkins Mar 19, 2026

Barren County students elected state Beta presidents
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools is celebrating two new state student leaders following this year's Kentucky Beta State Conventions. In addition to the awards received by the students...
Michael Crimmins Mar 19, 2026

Registration open for Safe Teen Driving Challenge; $3,000 for first place
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Team Kentucky is inviting young drivers to compete for cash while building safer habits behind the wheel. Governor Andy Beshear announced that registration is open for the ...
Michael Crimmins Mar 19, 2026

Barren County’s Phyllis McKinney recognized by school board
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Phyllis McKinney, nutrition service manager at Barren County Middle School, was honored as the classified employee of the month at the recent Barren County Schools Board...
Will Perkins Mar 19, 2026

Glasgow’s downtown square rejuvenation to begin March 25
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow’s downtown rejuvenation is set to begin in a week’s time. As previously reported by Glasgow News 1, replacement of the concrete on the inner portion of ...
Michael Crimmins Mar 19, 2026

AUDIO: Glasgow FFA talks about this weekend’s Farm Toy Show
Members of Glasgow High School’s FFA spoke to WCLU’s Todd Steenbergen about the upcoming Farm Toy Show. Listen to the full interview below: https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-con...
Will Perkins Mar 19, 2026

Juvenile dies after Barren County crash Involving deer
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A juvenile has died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle collision earlier this month in Barren County, according to the Kentucky State Police. Around 5 p.m. March 6 sta...
Michael Crimmins Mar 18, 2026




