Barren County mother claims hemp seizure destroyed business, files federal suit
According to the lawsuit, officials seized the hemp despite documentation and testing that Steadman says showed the crop was legal under federal law.
Utilities report as many as 30 data centers under discussion in Kentucky
In Barren County, the Cave City city council advanced this month a temporary ban on data center developments after locals had been approached by developers.
County expects courthouse sidewalk improvements to finish in early June
The courthouse is expected to continue serving county government functions after the completion of the new Barren County Judicial Center on West Main Street.
Barren County seeks construction manager for planned ag expo center
The anticipated project budget is approximately $20 million, according to the notice.
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Cub Run woman found dead in tent at Dog Creek Recreation Area
The investigation remains ongoing and is being led by Trooper Devon Banaszak.
Some Kentucky drinking water utilities have ‘punitive’ disconnection policies, report finds
The report also criticized late fees charged by drinking water utilities and high fees to reconnect ratepayers who’ve been disconnected, which exacerbates the financial situation facing Kentuckians struggling to pay their utility bills.
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.
Major I-65 closure set for Louisville beginning June 1
Officials add that while a portion of southbound I-65 is expected to reopen earlier, full reopening of the corridor is scheduled for Aug. 1.