Author: Atlee McHeffey

Police pursuit leads to arrest of Tennessee man

OWENSBORO, Ky. – A Tennessee man was apprehended after a police pursuit Tuesday. Kentucky State Police received a call to a reckless and speeding motor vehicle operator on I-165, south of Owensboro. The caller described the vehicle as a blue Dodge pickup truck. Police say a trooper on I-165 saw the speeding motor vehicle and attempted to stop it. The…

PJ’s Adventure Express Magic Show to be hosted at Bob Kirby Branch

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library will host the PJ’s Adventure Express Magic Show on July 25. The event will run from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch Library. Admission is free to the magic show, and registration is required. PJ’s Adventure Express Magic Show includes comedy, puppetry and family friendly entertainment. The show…

Last Hilltopper History and Haunts Tours of July are coming up

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dr. Smith’s Spooky Stories will conduct the last of the Hilltopper History and Haunts Tours in July. Dr. Tamela Williams Smith leads the tours with her decades worth of knowledge and research of supernatural activities on campus. The tour lasts 90 minutes, beginning and ending at Cherry Hall. The remaining July tour dates are the 26,…

Theatre camp to host public performance at the Capitol

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Campers have the opportunity to practice and put on a show for the local community. The Capitol and Warren County Public Library began the camp today on July 22. In preparation for the show on July 26, the campers will rehearse every day this week from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The show will begin at…

WCPL to host Teen Pottery Workshop on July 23

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library will host their second teen pottery class on July 23. Sixth to 12 grade students will practice the artistic process of hand building pottery. The event will take place in the Idea Lab at the Bob Kirby Branch, 175 Iron Skillet Ct. From 2 to 4 p.m., participants will create their…

BikeWalk BG hosting Joyride Adventure

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The BikeWalk BG Weekend Joyride Adventure will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ride will begin and end behind the Community Farmers Market at 2319 Nashville Road Bikers must arrive at least 15 minutes before and will begin the joyride at 8:30 a.m. The total distance estimated for the ride is between 10 to 12…

Free back-to-school haircuts to be offered at local salon

Studio 90 Salon and SpaCAVE CITY, Ky. – Studio 90 Salon and Spa will offer a free haircut service to area students on Aug. 4. The back-to-school service is not exclusive to Cave City – the salon says any student from surrounding areas can attend. The event will last from 2 to 4 p.m. at 9182 Happy Valley Road. Studio…

Caverna FRYSC Readifest set for Aug. 1

Caverna Family Resource and Youth Services CenterCAVE CITY, Ky. – Readifest plans to assist families in preparation for the upcoming school year. The Caverna Family Resource and Youth Service Center will host the event at the Cave Area Conference Center. This event is only opened to Caverna students. Guests will receive free school supplies, backpacks and open enrollment for grades…

DSSKY calls for T-shirt design contest

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky announced a T-shirt design contest for the 26th annual walk. By Aug. 5, DSSKY encourages the community to submit designs for this year’s walk T-shirt. All submissions need to go through the Buddy House here. The 2024 theme for the 2024 Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk is “Wild About Down…

BeachFest being held at Barren River Lake next week

LUCAS, Ky. – Friends of Barren River Lake & Park will host BeachFest, a family-friendly event on July 27. The event will be at the Barren River Lake State Resort Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Food trucks will be on site, including Sweet T’s Lemonade, Hawaiian Shaved Ice, More Than a Mouthful and Philly Willys Cheesesteak. Kid activities…