Henry’s Dashboard Dialogues

Henry sits down with Dr. Bharat Mody to showcase Community Relief’s brand-new facility and discuss the To the Brim food drive, now in its 18th year, addressing growing food insecurity in Glasgow.
The food drive runs Labor Day weekend (Sept. 2–5), 10 AM–5 PM at Houchins Southgate, Walmart, and Ruler Foods. Volunteers and donations (cash or nonperishable items) help fill the new shelves, freezers, and refrigerators for year-round support.
To help or learn more, contact Community Relief (306 YMCA Way), Dr. Mody, Tina at Community Medical Care, or Melissa at Restore. Every gift and hour of service makes a difference.

On this episode of Henry's Dashboard Dialogues we visit the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center to preview "Celebrate the Barrens," a July 11 event marking America’s 250th with talks, exhibits, and lunch.
Featured speakers include Dr. Patrick Lewis from the Filson Historical Society, local historian W. Samuel Terry IV on Revolutionary-era Kentucky, and Brian Cushing on George Rogers Clark. Tickets are $25 and include lunch; museum tours and research resources will also be available.

Henry's Dashboard Dialogues visits the new Joyce Driver Aquatic Center in Glasgow, Kentucky, capturing the ribbon cutting and the community pride behind the project. Host Henry and Parks & Recreation Director Eddie Furlong discuss the pool's history, construction, and grand opening.The episode highlights the facility's water features, slides, zero-depth entry, lap lanes, climbing wall, concessions and local partners, safety and staffing, party-room rentals, and nearby park amenities like pickleball courts and walking trails. Opening hours and seasonal details are also shared.

Henry’s Dashboard Dialogues goes on location for its first video episode at the new Bounty of the Barrens farmer’s market in Glasgow, KY, featuring market manager Eleni Georgiadis and the local producers behind the stalls.
The episode highlights the market’s permanent home at 400 West Water Street, year‑round local food offerings, community atmosphere, and programs that expand food access like Senior FMNP, WIC FMNP, and a SNAP double‑dollars program.

Henry interviews Beverly Harbison during Telecommunicators Appreciation Week in Glasgow to highlight the vital role of 911 dispatchers. They discuss the team’s 24/7 responsibilities, recent difficult incidents in the community, and how dispatchers coordinate police, fire, and emergency medical responses.The episode covers dispatcher training, the emotional and multitasking demands of the job, mutual aid for fire responses, and the strong team culture that helps telecommunicators support first responders and keep the community safe.

In this episode of Henry’s Dashboard Dialogues, Mayor Henry Royse sits down with Maureen Carpenter, President & CEO of Barren Inc., to talk about the transformation of Glasgow’s economic landscape.
From major wins like the Tate project to the behind-the-scenes work of attracting and supporting industry, Maureen shares how patience, partnerships, and preparation have positioned the community for long-term success. They also discuss workforce growth, the importance of ready-to-go facilities, and why today’s economic development is about quality jobs and sustainable impact.
A conversation about momentum, vision, and what it really takes to grow a thriving community.

Mayor Henry Royse talks with Wes Billingsley of Glasgow Public Works about the city’s Free Shredder Day (9 a.m.–noon on March 21 at the South Central Bank Ops Center) and Spring Cleanup Week (March 23–27). They explain pickup scheduling by regular garbage routes and allowances made because of recent ice storm damage.
Key rules covered: put items at the right-of-way (edge of the road), bundle tree limbs into 3-foot tied bundles for regular pickup, dried paint is acceptable but no liquid paint, and appliances are not collected by the crew (but can be taken to the landfill free). Items not accepted include pesticides, batteries, asbestos, tires, auto parts, and construction materials such as drywall. Crews may run behind schedule due to high volume but will complete pickups.

Mayor Henry Royse reviews Glasgow’s turnaround in 2025, highlighting major job announcements from Tate Industries, Union Coating and Chemicals, and Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College, and notes the town’s recovery from past controversies.
He previews 2026 projects including the new judicial center, a farmers market, Highway 1297 widening, and the Joyce Driver Aquatic Park.

Henry speaks with Stacy Janes, program coordinator for the Community Relief Fund of Glasgow and Barren County, about how the federal SNAP shutdown is increasing demand for local food pantries and hurting families who rely on benefits.
The episode explains how people can access help — SNAP applications through the Department of Child-Based Services, or immediate food assistance from Community Relief at 317 Columbia Avenue — and highlights the pantry’s hours, ID requirements, and phone line for support.
Stacy describes rising need, recent distribution numbers, and urges monetary and food donations so the community can continue to feed vulnerable families during this disruption.

Mayor Henry Royse sits down with Matt Mutter of the Barren County Veterans Association to discuss the third annual veterans banner program in Glasgow, honoring 25 local service members with flags around the square. The episode highlights the community effort—led by Matt, April Russell, and city staff—to recognize veterans and preserve local memories.
Listeners are invited to visit the square to view the banners, learn about the veterans, and contact Matt for information or future applications at mmutter@Glasgow-KY.com.