Author: Atlee McHeffey

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…

Support Girl Scout Troop for Holiday World

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – Girl Scout Troop #1120 are fundraising to celebrate Girl Scout Day in Indiana. The celebration of Girl Scout Day at Holiday World Splashin’ Safari is September 7th, 2024. The troop will continue efforts to fundraise until the goal is reached. Gattis Pizza in Elizabethtown will sponsor the troop on June 12th. The fundraiser begins from 11:00 a.m….

Nature walk for Logan County children

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Public Library will host a Children’s Nature Walk on June 5. The youth event will teach survival skills and more about nature on the walk. It also benefits children’s health, focus and being more observant of the environment around them. It will be held on Sportsman Club Road, Baker Natural Area in Russellville. From…

Hart County community movie night

MUNDFORDVILLE, Ky. – Hart County Party Rentals will host a movie night for the community on June 7. The event will begin at 103-109 River Road at Thelma Stovall Park. The movie will start around 8 p.m. after sunset. There is no admission fee for attendees. Concessions are available for purchase during the movie. A family-friendly classic, ‘The Little Rascals,”…

BG Freedom Walkers: Miss Juneteenth Pageant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The second annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant is underway for the Bowling Green Freedom Walkers. BGFW is a community organization that aims to bring connection and encourage peace to locals. The organization holds several events throughout the year. To enter the contest, registration is $25 by June 10. All girls or boys under the age of 21…