Henry’s Dashboard Dialogues

Joyce Driver Aquatic Center Debut: Glasgow’s New Crown Jewel

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.

Bounty of the Barrens: Glasgow’s New Heartbeat

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.

Unseen First Responders: Celebrating Glasgow’s Telecommunicators

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.

We're celebrating industrial success! Tate, Union, Phorus and many more.

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.

Glasgow’s Spring Cleanup & Free Shredder Day: Dates, Rules, and Storm Allowances

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.