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November 17, 2009

Anonymous The Glasgow Daily Times Tue Nov 17, 2009, 03:17 PM CST

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Kentucky has highest percentage of smokers
Which states have the highest smoking rates, and which have the lowest? New data released Thursday about smoking rates coincides with the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout.

November 17, 2011 1 Photo
Histories lead to involvement
As Barren County gears up for its annual Heart Walk on Saturday, organizers and participants in the event take a step back to think about why they have become involved in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk over the years.

November 9, 2011
Students raise heart disease awareness
Elementary students in the Glasgow Independent and Barren County school systems will get a taste of their respective high schools’ rivalry in an inter-district competition to raise awareness and funds for heart disease.

October 30, 2011
FDA warns about licorice, offers other Halloween safety tips
Too much Halloween candy really can make you sick, especially if you've got a fondness for licorice, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

October 28, 2011 1 Photo 1 Story
United Way of So. Ky. president moves to state level
United Way of Southern Kentucky is losing its president at the end of the month, as Doug Eberhart moves on to become the president of United Way of Kentucky.

October 20, 2011
Events raise awareness, funds for breast cancer
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two upcoming events are trying to raise awareness and money for organizations that fight breast cancer.

October 17, 2011
Need a flu shot? Find vaccination sites near you
The flu season is approaching and people are encouraged to get a flu vaccine. Use this interactive map to find a location near you and get vaccinated.

October 11, 2011 1 Photo
Clinic offers free stretching help
A local physical therapy office is offering community members free stretching demonstrations and instructional tools in honor of physical therapy month this October.

October 11, 2011
Students explore career options
High school students and their families, as well as others from the community, gathered Tuesday night at Barren County High school to explore possible career and higher education opportunities, particularly those in health care and manufacturing.

September 14, 2011 1 Photo
Events will support health-related causes
Local residents will have two opportunities this Saturday to support national organizations working to end compelling health problems.

September 14, 2011
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