Author: Carlyle Coppins

ELPO Law celebrates renovation of downtown Bowling Green location

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A law firm with roots dating back to the 1970s is celebrating a newly renovated location in downtown Bowling Green. ELPO Law has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with its team working in separate offices for the last nine years. Now, all staff members are united under one roof, enhancing collaboration and their ability…

CenterPointe Church gives back with a car show and auction

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 8th Annual CenterPointe BG Car Show and Auction is back this weekend, promising a day of family fun and community support. Hosted by CenterPointe Church, the event has raised over $100,000 in recent years to benefit children in the Bowling Green area. This year’s event will feature free food, door prizes and a motorcycle up…

Creatives and tech geniuses to unite at Bowling Green Hackathon

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The second annual Hackathon is making its return to Bowling Green, bringing together creativity, innovation and community spirit. Organized by the nonprofit CREATE, the local chamber of commerce and Western Kentucky University students, the 24-hour event gives high school students a hands-on opportunity to design their own apps and websites. The main goal is to inspire…

T.J. Regional Health promotes breast cancer awareness in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, T.J. Regional Health hosted a Lunch and Learn event to educate the Glasgow community on early detection and prevention. The session focused on the importance of mammograms and regular at-home breast self-exams. While both men and women can be affected by breast cancer, thousands of women in Kentucky were diagnosed…

B.R.A.S.S. to host domestic violence awareness event

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Domestic violence is a constant battle that countless men, women and children face every day. The Barren River Area Safe Space, known as BRASS, received more than 2,800 reports of domestic violence just last year. To raise awareness and honor survivors, BRASS is hosting several events during the month of October. One of those events is a…

Community Action of Southern Kentucky to host resource fair in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – Community Action of Southern Kentucky is inviting residents to attend its annual Community Needs Assessment Meeting and Resource Fair. The event will be held on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Glasgow Housing Authority Hero’s Center. Organizers say the fair will provide information on various local resources, including energy assistance, Early Head Start and…

Graves Gilbert Clinic promotes breast health with special event for employees

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Graves Gilbert Clinic recently rolled out the pink carpet in a powerful show of support for women’s health. The clinic hosted a special event that included a fresh breakfast and on-site mammograms for several of its employees. The goal was to raise awareness about the importance of regular screenings, especially annual mammograms. Dr. Sarath Palakodeti, a breast…

Chick-fil-A opens in Glasgow; gives back in a big way

GLASGOW,KY.- Glasgow residents have a new reason to celebrate—Chick-fil-A is officially open! The locally owned restaurant is prioritizing speed, safety, and food quality as it welcomes its first customers. But the grand opening was about more than just chicken sandwiches: Chick-fil-A donated $25,000 to Feeding America, helping provide more food options for community members in need. “Food is what we…

Government shutdown could impact local services, experts say

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the federal government officially shut down, many assume the effects are limited to Washington, D.C. However, local communities could soon feel the ripple effects. Jeff Budziak, a political science professor at Western Kentucky University, says furloughs are the most common result for federal workers, meaning many won’t report to work or receive pay. Essential federal…