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Concrete wall failure delays Barren County Judicial Center work, but not completion date
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (198+ words) By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 During the meeting, officials reported that a 20 to 25-foot section of concrete wall blew out during construction. Crews then spent about three weeks remedying the damage. Dick Doty with Alliance told the board that the…...
Barren County YMCA Juneteenth event brings living history to local children
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (373+ words) By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News1 At 84 years old, Rev. Edward Mc Dowell Jr. offered children at the Barren County Family YMCA's Juneteenth celebration on Friday a rare perspective on American history: his grandmother had been born into slavery. Speaking to…...
GALLERY: Charles Booker highlights Juneteenth as a call to action at Twyman Park event
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (152+ words) By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 He said he does not take his current role in public life for granted and framed his campaign as part of a broader push for justice, healing and opportunity. Throughout the speech, Booker urged listeners…...
Jackson named principal of Park City Elementary School
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (141+ words) Glasgow News 1 Jackson named principal of Park City Elementary School A familiar face will lead Park City Elementary School as Ben Jackson has been named the school's new principal. Jackson has spent more than 20 years serving the Park City community…...
Farmers RECC members voting in district director election
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (189+ words) James "Jamie" Moss (left) and Greg Wilson (right) are candidates for the Farmers RECC Board of Directors seat. By CHRIS HOUCHENS Glasgow News1 Farmers RECC members are currently casting ballots in this year's District III Board of Directors election, with two…...
Crash Closes Portion of Old Bowling Green Road Near Cumberland Expressway
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (133+ words) Glasgow News 1 Crash Closes Portion of Old Bowling Green Road Near Cumberland Expressway The Barren County Sheriff's Office is advising motorists to avoid the area of Old Bowling Green Road and the Outer Loop intersection near the Exit 8 ramps of…...
Juneteenth celebration at Twyman Park to feature appearance from Charles Booker
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (299+ words) Glasgow News 1 Juneteenth celebration at Twyman Park to feature appearance from Charles Booker The Boys and Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County is inviting the community to a Juneteenth celebration today at Twyman Park in Glasgow. Organizers say the event is…...
Blessings on beach chairs: Tiffany Somerville finds strength in others while battling cancer
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (741+ words) By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News1 Editors Note: In the weeks leading up to the CARE Power Hour Luncheon, Glasgow News1 is sharing the stories of survivors, speakers, and community members who show the strength, hope, and impact behind this annual event. This…...
Mechanical failure closes railroad crossing in Cave City
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (87+ words) Glasgow News 1 Mechanical failure closes railroad crossing in Cave City Cave City announced the closure of a railroad crossing on Thursday. According to a post on social media, CSX Transportation is closing the railroad crossing at Broadway Street and Mammoth…...
Man indicted on terroristic threating charge after bomb threat at courthouse
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (316+ words) Man indicted for bomb threat call Glasgow News 1 Man indicted on terroristic threating charge after bomb threat at courthouse A Glasgow man has been indicted after a bomb threat in March led to an evacuation and a large law enforcement…...