George Leslie "Buddy" Wilson, 88, Glasgow, died Monday, May 26, 2025 at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow. Born in Barren County, he was the son of the late Leonard Russell and Ella Welch Wilson. Buddy was a 1954 graduate of Glasgow High School where he was also a member of the basketball team. After graduation...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In one month, Barren County residents can register ATVs, minitrucks and utility terrain vehicles with the county clerk's office, thereby making them street legal. Barren County Clerk Helena Chase Birdwell said the change is thanks to Kentucky Senate Bill 63, which became law in March ...

Sharon Kay Smith, age 70 of Rocky Hill, KY, departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2025, at her residence. Born on June 17, 1954, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Wanda Neal. She was married to David Smith, who also preceded her in death. Sharon spent her career as a road ...

Thomas Royal (Tommy) Wells, 78, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. He was born June 20, 1946, to Glatys R. and June Morrison Wells. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Tommy graduated from Temple Hill High School and Western Kentucky University w...

By JAMES BROWN WCLU Sports The Barren County Trojanettes' win over Franklin-Simpson featured big hits, big plays, rain, and 19 total runs scored. Barren fell behind 2-0 through two innings before they manufactured three runs in the top of the third. Lily Elmore drew a walk to lead off the inning. She moved to second on...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 For the first time in 2025, Barren County's unemployment has dropped below 5 percent. The unemployment figures for April come from the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet, which lists Barren County's unemployment at 4.4 percent, ma...

STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Common Council is set to meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at the Luska J Twyman Municipal Building. This is a special-called meeting because it was moved from Monday, May 26, due to Memorial Day. Below is the agenda: CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION - C...

Gerald Randolph "Jerry" Hart, 86, of Bowling Green passed away May 23, 2025 at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab Center. Born to the late Geraldine Holley Hard Reilly, the Atlanta, GA native was a recording artist, professional musician, entertainer and songwriter under the management of Lee Magid. He recorded unde...