Brennan Crain

Brennan Crain is the founder and editor of Barrenside Media. He is a journalist with roots in South Central Kentucky. Email him at brennan.crain@barrenside.com with your story ideas.

Glasgow, Kentucky

Neighbors Featured

Plaza Theatre begins search for next executive director

The next director will be responsible for much of the Plaza’s day-to-day operation, including programming, bookings, marketing, finances, staffing and the upkeep of the theatre.

Courts Featured

Why residents are challenging rezoning for 75-unit West Washington development

Residents are asking the court to overturn the decision if it finds the approval unlawful or not supported by the required findings and evidence.

Crime & Public Safety Featured

ATF seizes explosive tank shell from Cave City apartment

Reynolds said the device was determined to contain explosive material and was seized by authorities.

Crime & Public Safety

Barren River DTF director Ron Lafferty puts retirement on hold

Lafferty said nine people applied for the position, but seven later decided not to continue with the hiring process after interviews were scheduled.

Courts Featured

Appeals court overturns $22.5M judgment tied to Barren County construction accident

The Kentucky Court of Appeals said Scotty’s was protected from the claims under Kentucky workers’ compensation law and found the evidence did not sufficiently establish that the KYTC engineers’ actions were the direct cause of the workers’ injuries and Decker’s death.