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.