Author: Carlyle Coppins

New things coming to Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – The City of Glasgow is on the rise, but it’s not just because of the population. The rich history has made a major impact on the entire city and everyone in it. Glasgow mayor Henry Royse shares, “Glasgow has a great heritage. Glasgow has led the way for development in this part of Kentucky, in this part…

Bowling Green Veterans Affairs holds first ever Community and Veterans Cares Expo

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- For the first time in Bowling Green Veteran Affairs held a Community and Veterans Cares Expo. This event helps caretakers, veterans, non-veterans by providing several resources. “Events like this is great because it gives them the information they need to make a good decision later on in life or right now,” Stephen Buford Benefits division director said….

R&S Northeast opens new distribution facility in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A new pharmaceutical distribution hub has officially opened its doors in Barren County. R&S Northeast celebrated the grand opening of its Glasgow facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning. The state-of-the-art warehouse will specialize in distributing medications and health products to pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare providers nationwide. In addition to strengthening the healthcare supply chain, company…

Bowling Green locals take over the Kentucky State Fair

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The Kentucky State Fair is underway — and Bowling Green is playing a major role. Several local names are front and center, including auctioneer Rylan Shea and Josh Poling of Broadbent Country Hams. Poling is providing the famous ham featured at this year’s Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast — an event that draws major attention and…

Med Center Health and Wellness expands services with new location

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Med Center Health and Wellness has officially moved into a new building on College Street. The larger space allows the center to expand its services and offer more health-related resources to the community. New offerings include medical nutrition therapy, diabetes self-management courses, and increased access to health screenings. The new facility will also host support groups for…

Bike Night for a Cause

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Since April, Bike Night for a Cause has been rolling strong — and it’s not slowing down. This month, Shake Rag Bar and Lounge is teaming up with Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky (DSSKY) to bring extra purpose to the party. During the event, DSSKY is auctioning off a 2024 Harley-Davidson, giving attendees a chance to have…

THRIVE program grows throughout Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- A few years ago, the Warren County Public Library and Warren County Parks and Recreation launched a unique collaboration through the THRIVE program, offering pop-up events and camps for kids across the community. These events take place in public parks, schools, daycares, and summer camps, providing fun and support wherever children gather. Emily Witthuhn of WCPL explains…

Extreme heat causes serious health risks

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Over the next few days, south-central Kentucky will be experiencing extreme heat that could lead to serious health risks. Many experts say the high temperatures are not just uncomfortable—they’re dangerous. Clinical educator Casey McCoy from Med Center EMS warns that heat exhaustion can quickly turn into heat stroke if left untreated. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness,…

The Plain White T’s are headed to Franklin, Kentucky

FRANKLIN, Ky. – For all the Plain White T’s fans, the band that’s impacted millions through their music, exciting news is on the way. The award-winning group is heading to south-central Kentucky to perform at the Summer Vibes Music Festival in Franklin. Known for their hit, “Hey There Delilah,” the band continues to thrive with new music and dedicated fans….

The importance of breast cancer research

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- World Breast Cancer Research Day is coming up, drawing attention to ongoing efforts in the fight against the disease. In Kentucky, the breast cancer mortality rate remains above the national average. One major contributing factor is obesity, which is linked to a 35-40 percent increased risk of developing breast cancer. Dr. Ren Xu, a professor in the…