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Glasgow man charged after alleged assault on officers
Kenneth Vernard Stephens was arrested in Glasgow on Nov. 12 after police said he struggled with probation and parole officers, scratching one and pushing another into mirrors. He faces assault, criminal mischief…
Glasgow’s Odd Fellows cemeteries trace separate chapters of local history
Glasgow’s two cemeteries bearing the Odd Fellows name grew out of separate fraternal organizations established in the 19th century. Local historian Sam Terry traces one cemetery’s origins to Independent Order of Odd…
Salvation Army seeks holiday bell ringers in Barren County
The Salvation Army is recruiting volunteers to fill holiday bell-ringing shifts in Barren County. Residents, families, coworkers and community groups are invited to give an hour to the annual fundraiser. Shifts are…
Kentucky State High School Football Playoffs; Tigers outlast Glasgow in 3A cat/dog fight
The Tigers outlasted Glasgow in a closely fought Kentucky high school football playoff game in Class 3A. The headline describes the contest as a hard-fought matchup, but provides no score or further game details.
Glasgow man collects extra charges after altercation at probation office
Kenneth Stephens, 45, remained in jail Friday after being arrested following an altercation at a probation office in Glasgow. Police said he assaulted officers who were struggling to detain him and charged him with…
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Community Relief Fund food drive collects for families at Thanksgiving
The Community Relief Fund and Dr. Mody’s To The Brim Food Pantry held a one-day food drive Nov. 13 at Southgate Houchens IGA in Glasgow, Kentucky, to help local families at Thanksgiving. Shoppers could donate $10 at…
Avenue Church offers winter clothes Saturday
Avenue Church in Glasgow is offering winter clothing and coats to children from age 3 through high school seniors. The giveaway is intended to help families in south-central Kentucky as colder weather arrives this…
High School Football Scores, Nov. 13 (Playoffs, second round)
Glasgow is scheduled to play Murray in the second round of the high school football playoffs on Friday, November 13. The matchup is among the scores and fixtures listed for the evening’s postseason games. The available…
Barren County school board chair receives statewide award
Barren County Schools Board of Education Chair Shelly Groce received the 2026 Kentucky School Board Member of the Year Award on November 12. The Kentucky School Boards Association recognized her 12 years on the board…
Paul “Pete” Simon Powers, Glasgow
Paul “Pete” Simon Powers, 55, of Glasgow, Kentucky, died November 8 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. A Walgreens store manager and Desert Storm veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he is survived by his wife, children…
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Birthdays & Anniversaries for Friday, November 13th through Sunday, November 15th, 2026
WCLU is recognizing birthdays and anniversaries in Glasgow and Barren County from Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. The community listings celebrate local residents and couples over the weekend.
Barren school board approves grounds work; Groce receives award
The Barren County Board of Education approved $11,225.32 for grounds work at its Nov. 12 meeting, including grading, sod and hydroseeding; the work has been delayed until spring 2027. Board Chair Shelly Groce also…
Glasgow-Barren Rotary celebrates nearly 100 years of service
The Rotary Club of Glasgow-Barren County marked its approaching 100th anniversary at a meeting on Nov. 12, proclaimed Rotary Wow Day. Members highlighted projects including a Boy Scout camp established at Temple Hill…
Nine groups to pitch for Barren County opioid settlement funds
Nine organizations will present to the Barren County Opioid Settlement Committee on Monday, Nov. 16, seeking a share of $500,000 in settlement funds. Each group will have three minutes to make its case. The committee…
Barren court consolidates four crash lawsuits for discovery
Barren County Circuit Court consolidated four lawsuits for discovery stemming from an October 2025 crash that killed three teenagers. The cases will proceed under one civil action number, following an order entered…
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Birthdays & Anniversaries for Thursday, November 12, 2026
WCLU is celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Glasgow and Barren County on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The radio station’s daily feature recognizes people marking birthdays and anniversaries in the local community.
Barren board of ed meets today at central office
The Barren County Board of Education is scheduled to meet Thursday at its central office in Glasgow. The agenda includes an $11,225.32 change order for hydroseeding and related work on the Barren County Schools…
Barren County Veterans Association holds annual Veterans Day parade in Glasgow
Veterans, first responders and community members gathered in Glasgow on Nov. 11 for the Barren County Veterans Association’s annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony. Participants walked around the town square, where…
Three receive patriot of the year awards in Glasgow
Joe Chad Gossett, Dennis Stockton and Charles Eaker received Patriot of the Year awards at a Veterans Day dinner held Nov. 10 at the National Guard Armory in Glasgow. Jason Jennings of the Disabled American Veterans…
Baby flown to Nashville hospital after vehicle crashes with horse and buggy in Kentucky
An infant was flown to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville after a vehicle collided with a horse and buggy on Old Bowling Green Road in Barren County, Kentucky, on Wednesday morning. The…
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GALLERY: Veterans Day parade/ceremony on the square
Residents gathered in Glasgow, Kentucky, on November 11 for a Veterans Day parade and ceremony on the town square. The event included speeches, a reading of the names of veterans who recently died, a three-volley salute…
Donald Fulton Barrickman, Glasgow
Donald Fulton Barrickman, a longtime Kentuckian and family man, died on November 4 at age 75. Born in Glasgow, he studied at the University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University before working in accounting for…
Operation 369 raises $40,930 to help trooper’s sons keep his truck
Operation 369 raised $40,930 to support the family of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 28. Don Franklin dealership said the funds will pay off Phillips’ truck so…
Barren cheer finishes second in regional Coed Division
Barren County’s cheer team finished second in the Coed Division at the Region 2 competitive cheer event over the weekend, earning a place at the state competition. Russell County won with 81.10 points, while Barren…
Infant airlifted to Nashville hospital after Barren County vehicle vs. horse-drawn buggy crash
An infant was airlifted to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital after a vehicle collided with a horse-drawn buggy on Old Bowling Green Road in Barren County on Wednesday morning. The buggy’s operator was taken to a hospital…
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Jennifer Russell shared about her father Marine Corps Veteran Richard H. Cleveland on the Veterans Day Archives
WCLU is honoring Marine Corps veteran Richard H. Cleveland as part of its Veterans Day Archives, with his daughter Jennifer Russell sharing his story. The station is featuring veterans whose banners are displayed around…
LIVESTREAM: Glasgow Veterans Day Parade 2026
WCLU is livestreaming Glasgow’s 2026 Veterans Day Parade, held on November 11. The broadcast gives local viewers a way to follow the community’s observance honoring veterans. The station’s page also lists its live…
Birthdays for Wednesday, November 11, 2026
WCLU shared its birthday and anniversary announcements for Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The list includes local residents celebrating birthdays, including Maylen Beth Stephens on her 16th birthday and Hayli Arms on her…
Two injured in vehicle, Amish buggy collision
Two people, including an infant, were injured when a vehicle collided with an Amish buggy on Old Bowling Green Road in Barren County on Tuesday morning. The buggy operator was taken for evaluation of a possible head…