Fading memories
From childhood classrooms to family reunions and a runaway goat, Jimmy pens a nostalgic reflection on the stories we carry and why sharing them matters.
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Something to talk about
After 57 years of marriage, Jimmy and his wife had run out of new things to talk about, or so they thought. A routine trip to the local barber changes that when an unexpected conversation uncovers a topic they had somehow never discussed before.
American Picker comes picking in Glasgow
Jimmy shares a lively account of a visit from “American Pickers” star Mike Wolfe at the Art and Antiques Gallery in Glasgow.
The Flip Side
In a conversation with Jimmy Lowe, Glasgow physical therapist John Vaughn reflects on his years in Nashville and a brief appearance in Alan Jackson’s 1993 “Chattahoochee” music video.
Getting to know a remarkable fellow
A visit to a Glasgow bookstore leads Jimmy to discover a novel so captivating that its unforgettable protagonist follows him from the page into his thoughts long after he closes the book.
Kentucky’s open door on government transparency is closing
Amye Bensenhaver warns that recent legislative changes and a Kentucky Supreme Court ruling are weakening Kentucky’s Open Records Act by expanding secrecy around law enforcement records and allowing public business on private devices, reducing government transparency and accountability.
Living a dogless life
What begins as a simple question opens into stories of loyalty, humor, and loss, revealing how even the smallest animals can leave the biggest imprint on a family’s life.
Citizens in poor, under-educated KY county allow higher tax for new school
Rising tides are affecting other Clinton County boats as well
Still listening to Paul McCartney songs
Former Glasgow Daily Times staffer and Barren County High School English teacher Jimmy Lowe returns with an occasional column, exclusively on Barrenside.