BOWLING GREEN, KY.- According to the CDC, about 90,000 non-Hispanic Black or African American people in the United States have sickle cell disease. Outside the U.S., the condition is more common in Africa and the Middle East. The disease affects red blood cells and can lead to a variety of life-altering symptoms. Dr. Diego Cabrera, a physician in the Division…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The fake spring weather can bring excitement, especially if you love being outdoors, but health experts want people to be mindful of illnesses that can occur during colder temperatures. With the inconsistent weather, many people want to go outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures, but health experts are encouraging everyone, especially children, to dress for all conditions….
LOGAN COUNTY, KY.- More than a year ago, the Russellville Police Department and the Logan County Sheriff’s Office came together as a joint effort to create the drug investigation unit. “The sheriff and I have probably been intentional since June or July of 2024, when we both had a meeting, and we stated that we wanted to get our…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- For centuries, braids have been rooted in African history and used for communication, survival, and cultural identity among enslaved people. “It assumes a different meaning, but here it is important,” Andrew Rosa, an Associate professor at WKU, said. “It has a lot to do with social stratification in West Africa, and this kind of and within the…
LOGAN COUNTY, KY.- The pet pantry is officially open for any Logan County resident Logan County Animal Care and Control is partnering with Champion Pet Foods, Tractor Supply, and other companies give the community the chance to provide dog food consistently. Director Aric Tousignant says, “People are very thankful for being able to come and get this food and be…
ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – For seven years, WellCare Kentucky supported National No One Eats Alone Day, and this year was no different. Across Kentucky, 151 schools participated in No One Eats Alone Day, with about 64,000 students. In south-central Kentucky, elementary and middle school students got in on the fun. Sarah Lockwood, a family resource coordinator at the Allen County…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Back in 2022, Kentucky was the first state to give free childcare to childcare workers, and several advocates across the Commonwealth are working to make this stick. Under House Bill 6, the quality of child care will improve for children and employees at childcare facilities by doing things like giving nearly 4,000 child care providers a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A day that most people see as a day of love is right around the corner, but some people may be experiencing grief. Although Valentine’s Day may look like a day of love, if you’ve lost someone close to you that’s been in your life for a while, it can be difficult to enjoy the day,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There’s a local foundation making an impact for children and adults living with rare diseases, and it shows no signs of slowing down. It’s been seven years since the Hadley Jo Foundation got started. In that time, it’s raised more than $350,000 through events like the 5k Walk and Run, with help from family, friends and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – House on the Hill is celebrating five years, and it is expanding in more ways than one. Through its housing program, it’s grocery store program has expanded and will travel throughout Warren County and surrounding counties. Joel Hawkins, the executive director at House on the Hill, says, “We do have a lot of families, individuals in…
