Temple Hill News

Under Kentucky Department of Education guidelines, all students in the state are expected to reach proficiency in reading and math.

Populations of students enrolled in several area school districts are growing. Three out of five local school systems, Barren, Caverna and Glasgow, are showing greater numbers of children attending their schools this year compared to the beginning of school last year.

Dr. Jerry Ralston won't be around when the school year begins in August for Barren County Schools.

The newly constructed shelter at the Temple Hill fairgrounds was swirling with glittering dresses and wide smiles Thursday night as contestants for the Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Teen, Miss Barren County and Miss Barren County Fair pageants took to the stage in an effort to win the coveted crowns.