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Will countywide zoning affect Barren County farmers?
Since You Asked Featured

Will countywide zoning affect Barren County farmers?

Kentucky’s Right to Farm Act protects agricultural operations that follow normal and accepted practices from certain nuisance claims and local restrictions.

Cheryl Berry Ambach remembered as trailblazer who changed local legal landscape
Neighbors

Cheryl Berry Ambach remembered as trailblazer who changed local legal landscape

An oral history and colleagues’ memories reveal the legacy of one of Barren County’s pioneering attorneys.

Barren County raises inmate housing fees for Metcalfe, Monroe counties
Government

Barren County raises inmate housing fees for Metcalfe, Monroe counties

Officials said the higher rate is needed as the cost of operating the detention center continues to climb.

EF-2 tornado with 115 mph winds struck Grayson, Hart counties
Weather

EF-2 tornado with 115 mph winds struck Grayson, Hart counties

The July 21 severe weather outbreak produced five tornadoes across central Kentucky.

Barren County woman involved in hemp lawsuit arrested on trafficking, possession charges
Crime & Public Safety

Barren County woman involved in hemp lawsuit arrested on trafficking, possession charges

Authorities say investigators found suspected marijuana, hemp-derived products, cash and other evidence during searches of her business and residence.

New employee market aims to cut costly food deliveries at Barren County jail
Government

New employee market aims to cut costly food deliveries at Barren County jail

Cashless, self-service market offers affordable snacks, drinks and grab-and-go food for employees working long shifts.

Search for Glasgow licensing office advances with site tours
Growth & Development

Search for Glasgow licensing office advances with site tours

The proposed office would help fill a geographic gap between existing regional licensing offices in Bowling Green and Columbia.

18-year-old killed in Monroe County rollover crash
Neighbors

18-year-old killed in Monroe County rollover crash

The crash remains under investigation by Senior Trooper Brandon Roark of Kentucky State Police.

Coroner urges farm safety after two fatal accidents this summer
Crime & Public Safety Featured

Coroner urges farm safety after two fatal accidents this summer

Two area farmers died in separate accidents involving farm equipment, prompting a safety reminder from Barren County Coroner Tim Gibson.

Barren County leaders begin process of drafting first countywide zoning ordinance
Growth & Development Featured

Barren County leaders begin process of drafting first countywide zoning ordinance

Barren County leaders have taken the first step toward creating a countywide zoning ordinance, beginning a months-long process to develop land-use regulations for unincorporated areas of the county.

Three injured, including two children, in crash on Scottsville Road
Crime & Public Safety

Three injured, including two children, in crash on Scottsville Road

The crash remains under investigation by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office.

Glasgow High student selected to serve on Kentucky Board of Education
Education

Glasgow High student selected to serve on Kentucky Board of Education

In addition to serving on the Kentucky Board of Education, Brooking will participate in the Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council.

Phillips Family Grocery & Butcher Shop earns 2026 Best of Kentucky award
Neighbors Featured

Phillips Family Grocery & Butcher Shop earns 2026 Best of Kentucky award

The family-owned business said it plans to continue focusing on fresh products and customer service while serving communities across south-central Kentucky.

Tips sought in Haywood Country Store robbery
Crime & Public Safety

Tips sought in Haywood Country Store robbery

The investigation remains ongoing.

LeadHER Forward Summit to debut in Cave City this August
Neighbors

LeadHER Forward Summit to debut in Cave City this August

One-day event will bring together women leaders from across South Central Kentucky for networking, professional development and keynote address.

Dash for Sheldon returns July 25 to benefit Kentucky Kids on the Block
Neighbors

Dash for Sheldon returns July 25 to benefit Kentucky Kids on the Block

The event will take place at Beaver Creek Park in Glasgow.

KET’s Renee Shaw to retire from the public television network at the end of July
Kentucky

KET’s Renee Shaw to retire from the public television network at the end of July

She’s been named a Kentucky Colonel twice — by former Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher and by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear — for her noteworthy accomplishments and service to Kentucky.

A Mercer County city wants to annex land for a potential data center. Another city has concerns.
Data Centers

A Mercer County city wants to annex land for a potential data center. Another city has concerns.

In addition, the county’s planning and zoning commission is also holding a public hearing on July 23 on a draft ordinance to site and regulate data center construction in the county.

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