What’s on the agenda for Barren Fiscal Court?
The fiscal court is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Aug. 18.
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Barren County opioid settlement committee to hold first meeting
Meetings are scheduled for Aug. 17, Sept. 14, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. Special-called meetings may also be necessary.
Tourism commission urges Barren County to stay in joint tourism agency
Barren County has not made a final decision on whether to establish a separate tourism commission.
ICE to outfit agents with electric shock gloves from KY company in $20 million no-bid contract
The devices the department is seeking are called “G.L.O.V.E,” which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter.
KY lawmakers move ahead with expanded bobcat hunting despite population concerns
The proposed regulations from the wildlife management agency would expand the bag limit.
Cave City lowers property tax rate as property values grow
Both ordinances will require a second reading and vote before taking effect, which is expected to occur at the council’s next meeting in September.
Agriculture takes focus in Barren County zoning draft
The Aug. 20 meeting is part of the county’s ongoing effort to develop a range of zoning regulations.
Barren County proposes higher property tax rate for 2026–27
Proposed increase would add $2 in county taxes for every $100,000 of assessed value
Kentucky opens applications for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Two Kentucky students will be selected this fall to represent the Commonwealth as delegates in the national program.