Former BC school employee jury trial expected Friday
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress A former school employee is set to have a jury trial on Friday, April 12, on child abuse assault charges. Kendra (Morrison) Tudor was an employee with the after-school program at Hiseville Elementary when she allegedly spanked or struck two children on different occasions. According to her criminal…
Glasgow shooting leaves two injured
Staff Report A Glasgow man was arrested following a shooting at a residence along Park City Glasgow Road on Sunday, March 17. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that 59-year-old Kevin Abner told investigators he went to the residence after being told his daughter was there and was possibly being held…
New scholarship opportunity for Caverna seniors
BLDG of Cave City is thrilled to announce a new $1,000 scholarship available to Caverna High School Seniors. Heather Streible, President of BLDG of Cave City, said the opportunity for the BLDG of Cave City Scholarship Program is “dedicated to supporting students in their journey towards higher education while empowering them to make a positive…
Local DTF director on drugs, trends, and open borders
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren River Drug Task Force, established in 2003, just surpassed its 20th anniversary in 2023 and the Director of the task force, Ron Lafferty, shared details and trends as it relates to the task force and drug issues our community faces in the Feb. 26 Glasgow City…
250% Insurance Tax Premium Fee Increase Set for Final Vote
Mayor Royse and Tax Admin. Hurt endorse and explain the increase. By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Occupational Tax Administrator Nick Hurt shared details on a podcast recently on tax premium fee increases he proposed in the Glasgow City Council meeting in late February that he “hopes” will bring in an additional $200,000 in revenue. No…
The Dividing “Wall”
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse broke the 4-4 vote in Monday’s Glasgow City Council meeting. A divide that hadn’t been seen for more than a year but results mirroring the division Glasgow experienced in the prior three administrations as well. A division not seen in over a year but…
Couple speaks out about Cave City Cemetery plots, woman buried in lot purchased in 1987
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress A woman who purchased four cemetery plots in the Cave City Cemetery is speaking out after discovering a woman was buried in one of them without her knowledge. Deborah Sanders says that in 1987 she purchased four plots in the cemetery, one of which her son was…
Matthews announces his retirement after 33 years with Barren County Schools
By Allyson Dix, Barren County Progress Managing Editor For 33 years, Superintendent Bo Matthews has served in various roles in the Barren County Schools. On Thursday, Feb. 8, Matthews announced his upcoming retirement at the regular school board meeting. He has served as the Barren County Superintendent for the last 13 years. His retirement will…
South Green Elementary unveils new school
By Allyson Dix An open house was held on Sunday, Feb. 4, for the unveiling of the new construction at South Green Elementary where many gathered including former and current staff of the school and parents with students enrolled there. Following a short presentation with comments, everyone was welcome to explore the new portion…
Defense attorney questions ‘smoking gun’ of Logsdon murder case
By Allyson Dix, Barren County Progress Managing Editor Defense presents machine report discrepancies in Logsdon murder case ahead of adversarial bond hearing. On Monday, February 5, John Olash, defense attorney for Leighanne Bennett, presented documents he received on Friday indicating the timestamps on Michael Logsdon’s BiPAP machine at the time of his death were not the…
