Guthrie tours new senior center at Barren County YMCA
The YMCA’s programs, including fitness classes, daily meals, art classes and community education, will be free to everyone, not just YMCA members.
Property values rise as Barren County weighs 12.2-cent tax rate
The fiscal court must vote before the property tax rate is finalized.
Burkesville charcoal company owner pleads guilty to falsifying air emissions data
The falsification count carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine, according to federal prosecutors.
Man arrested after alleged firearm threat on Willie Groce Road
Police say man threatened woman with gun before fleeing, beginning a search for law enforcement.
Kentucky medical schools to integrate more nutrition education through federal initiative
Under the program, the medical schools will provide at least 40 hours of nutrition education or an equivalent competency throughout all four years of medical school starting this fall.
Moratoriums, a mugshot and tax breaks. Catch up on Kentucky data center news.
Kentucky’s data center debate is accelerating, with new moratoriums, major proposed projects and growing scrutiny over potentially billions of dollars in tax breaks.
Proposed tourism split hinges on Cave City ag expo center plan
Byrd said separating the county from the existing commission is necessary to generate additional revenue for new tourism facilities and events.
The Hive to host open mic poetry night Aug. 29
Owner Savannah White said The Hive has received significant interest since promoting the poetry night on social media.
Glasgow to host free household hazardous waste and shredding day
The event is intended for residential waste and materials. Business waste is not accepted.
Deputies search for man after firearm threat on Willie Groce Road
The sheriff’s office is advising residents in the area to remain vigilant and not approach or confront the individual.
After first RFP draws no proposals, Glasgow tries again to find Johnson Farm developer
City envisions mixed-use development with new homes and businesses for Glasgow.
Barren County opioid committee begins assessing needs ahead of grant funding
Barren County has received opioid settlement payments since 2023 but has not spent any of its settlement funds.
What’s on the agenda for Barren Fiscal Court?
The fiscal court is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Aug. 18.
T.J. Community Mission Foundation to host ‘Awesome 80’s Party’ fundraiser in Cave City
The event will feature live music from Rubik’s Groove, dinner, a live auction, classic arcade games, music trivia and ’80s-themed trivia.
An open letter to Virginia Evans, author of ‘The Correspondent’
What happens when a book reminds you not only why you love to read, but why you once loved to write letters? Jimmy Lowe explores that question in an open letter to “The Correspondent” author Virginia Evans.
A county’s data center moratorium doesn’t include a small city considering huge project
A proposed hyperscale data center could bring millions in tax revenue to Burgin and its schools, but newly obtained records reveal the project could also require up to 1.3 gigawatts of power.
Rocky Hill man in critical condition after shooting, police say
KSP said a suspect is being questioned and is not considered a threat to the community.
Man killed after wrecker makes U-turn on I-65 in Kentucky
Wrecker driver left the scene and is being sought by Kentucky State Police.