Barrenside announces live coverage of 2026 primary election
Coverage begins after polls close at 6 p.m. Central Time on May 19.
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.
Coverage begins after polls close at 6 p.m. Central Time on May 19.
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A new Virage CDL simulator was installed this week, marking the culmination of a process that began about a year and a half ago.
State officials said the late-stage gains point to heightened voter engagement as Kentucky heads into a primary election featuring hundreds of federal, state and local contests.
During the ceremony, Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse and Barren County Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd signed a joint proclamation recognizing Peace Officers Memorial Week, which was established in 1962.
Candidates included Fern the Frog, Henrietta the Hedgehog, Garth the Grub, Toro the Turtle and Bart the Bunny.
Thursday marked the National Day of Prayer, drawing a crowd to the Glasgow Public Square for prayer and worship.
The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, will support Kentucky State Police efforts to analyze sexual assault kits, process DNA evidence and assist in identifying suspects.
The annual event honored recipients in five categories: Administrative Professional of the Year, Farmer of the Year, Small Business of the Year, the Magnolia Award and Small Business Person of the Year.