BUTLER COUNTY – The 42nd annual Tackle the Green Fishing Tournament began it’s three day event with $47,000 work of prizes. From June 28th-30th, fishers and families will search for 139 tagged fish in the green river. The largest tagged fish is worth $10,ooo. The Morgantown and Butler County Chamber of Commerce and the Green River Catfish Festival has sponsored…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The annual Fireworks in the Park by Dugas Community Park and T.J Regional Health kicks off on Friday. Pedestrian admission is free, and each car is a $5 fee, paid with cash only, according to organizers. The gates on Dumont Hill Street are the entry for the event. At 5:30 p.m., food trucks and vendors will be…
METCALFE COUNTY – A disaster preparedness, crop scouting, and chemical application workshop will showcase the usefulness of a drone to farmers. At the Metcalfe County Farmers Market, guests will experience drone demonstrations, lab exercises, and lectures. Admission is free for the class from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guests will learn how drones are considered helpful to farmer for chemical…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Raise the Roof campaign by Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky will kick-off with Tim Tebow today. The dinner will be held at the Sloan Convention Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For the program, admission is $100 per guest which includes dinner. Registration is now closed. DSSKY is a non-profit organization that supports those…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Health Department will be closed on June 27 and 28. The Warren County Health Department is one of the local health departments serving the Barren River District. The State Street location in Bowling Green will not be opened until next week, according to a social media post on Thursday. After recent renovations in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Potter Children’s Home received a donation from local company Pink Lily. For nearly 100 years, Potter Children’s Home states it has served as a nonprofit organization that supports local children and families. The nonprofit further states it is dedicated to providing Christian-based guidance and solutions to end generational cycles of neglect and abuse. Potter Children’s Home…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Prior to the 53rd kickoff of BG Thunderfest, a luncheon will honor the supporters and sponsors of the event. BG Thunderfest is a family-friendly event hosted by the non-profit organization Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green. There are 22 food vendors, over 20 sponsors for the annual event this year. On June 26th, a ribbon cutting, program,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Walgreens has partnered with GreaterThanHIV for free tests on National HIV Testing Day. On June 27, the Walgreens on 31-W Bypass will provide free testing from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Syphilis and Hepatitis C testing is also available at no cost. This year’s theme is “Level up your self-love: check your status.” Testing can lead…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A family-friendly event, presented by Fast Freddy’s Car Wash, will be held at the Beech Bend Raceway. Gates open at 6 p.m. on June 28. Fast Freddy’s Hot Rod Hangout will have cruise-in parking, food trucks, drinks, performances, a burnout contest and fireworks. Admission the Hot Rod Hangout will be free for children 12 and under,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Youth Villages will have a fundraising night on June 25. Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization that supports local children and families to live better. Ten percent of a guests’ food purchases will go toward Youth Villages. The fundraiser will begin from 3 to 9 p.m. In order for the 10 percent donation to go through,…
