Author: Atlee McHeffey

High-speed internet coming to Edmonson County

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A meet and greet will be held to discuss a new benefit to the county. Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation and North Central Telephone Cooperative are partnering to ensure faster internet to the general area. On June 17, locals can learn more at the Brownsville Community Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Using a fiber network,…

Bowling Green offering Summer Youth Lacrosse Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Registration to join the local youth summer league ends on June 14. All games and practices will be held at the Lampkin Park Limestone Turf Field on Woodway Street. There are four divisions offered in the program, elementary (K-4th grade), junior high (5th-8th grade), boys high school (9th-12th) and girls high school (9th-12th). All levels require…

Christmas in July to be celebrated at Horse Cave Fire Department

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – The Horse Cave Fire Department will host a motorcycle run, toy drive and lunch to help children in need during the holidays. This event is sponsored by Counting House Tattoos, C&J Cafe, Vance Brothers Construction LLC, and Smiths Hometown Barbershop. On July 20, the registration for the Motorcycle Run begins at 8 a.m. It is $15…

Backpack fundraiser being hosted at Logansport this weekend

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – A draft tournament will be held at the Logansport Ballpark in Morgantown, Kentucky to raise money for children who experience hunger on the weekends. On June 22, the event begins at 5 p.m. for participants over 16 years old. There is a two home-run limit and at least four teams wanted for the event. The event…

Caverna High School hosts free adult tennis clinics

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – At no cost, players from the 9th grade to any age adult are welcomed to tennis clinics beginning June 11. From 6 to 7 p.m., the clinic will be held at the Caverna High School Tennis Courts. Hart County locals can participate in drill or games regardless of skill level. Another practice is scheduled on June…

Barren River District Health Department shares guidance on bird flu

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Bird Flu (H5N1) infects animals and humans by the spread from bird droppings, including feces, mucus and saliva. According to the Barren River District Health Department, if humans come into close contact with infected animals, they can get H5N1 and spread it to other people. Symptoms include sore throat, shortness of breath, eye redness, fever, cough,…

Marigold Vintage hosts Antiques On The Lawn

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – For the 400-Mile Sale, former Wright House Antiques has partnered with Marigold Vintage to sell Antiques On The Lawn. From June 6-9, Antiques On The Lawn will be stationed three minutes off of Route 68. The sale is free admission and will begin at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The items consist of houseware, furniture, art…

2 Barren County High School students qualify for NASP Championship

Source: Barren County Schools. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Kathrynn Dooley and Dylan Black from Barren County High School are eligible for the National Archery in School Program World Open Championship. The championship brings all skilled student archers from around the world together on one stage. Students must compete locally, state-wide and nationally with competent individual scores for NASP. Kathrynn Dooley…

BGFW Back To School Block Party

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Freedom Walkers are hosting their 5th annual Back to School Block Party. The event will be on July 27th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with free admission. The block party is at the Park Bennet Basketball Courts on 300 Jenkins Drive. BGFW has fundraised 600 free backpacks and notebooks, it is on…

Barren River District Health Department provides free health classes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Barren River District Health Department has partnered with Passport by Molina Healthcare to provide free health information classes. All classes will take place at the One Stop Help Center in Bowling Green with no registration needed. There are three series, nutrition, vaping 101 and QPR (suicide prevention training). Nutrition classes discuss how to achieve a…