BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky and its Women’s Fund are making powerful investments in local nonprofits, including Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky and Habitat for Humanity, working to improve lives throughout the region. Matt Sheffield, development officer at Habitat for Humanity, the Family Enrichment Center and Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc., emphasized the…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Schools have received a major boost in the form of a $400,000 opioid recovery grant aimed at supporting families throughout the county, including those in the Caverna area. The funds will allow the district to partner with The Resilience Factor and a program called Alternate Response to connect with families in need. Shelly Thomas,…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A hidden gem in Scottsville is giving the community a unique chance to help every child experience the joys of summer camp. The Center for Courageous Kids is hosting its fourth annual Bourbon Raffle, and all proceeds will go directly toward supporting children who attend the camp. Anyone can enter the raffle, and 100% of the funds…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- Elementary schools across Kentucky— including Red Cross, Park City and Austin Tracy — are celebrating Ag Education Week by showcasing the success of their student-grown vegetable gardens. Students are growing fresh produce like green beans, tomatoes, squash, zucchini and cucumbers, which they even get to enjoy during lunchtime. Lily Crowe, a fifth grader, proudly shared some of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Drought is becoming an increasingly serious issue for many Kentuckians, with burn bans spreading rapidly across south-central Kentucky. Despite heavy rains and flooding earlier this year, experts say that moisture is not enough to counteract the current dry conditions. Shane Holinde, outreach manager for the Kentucky Mesonet and Climate Center, says August was the driest on record,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Henry “Buddy” Steen, Ron Bunch, Jeremy Jacobs, and Shawn Rubel were officially inducted as the first members of the Regional Technology Council’s Technology Hall of Fame, honoring decades of innovation in South Central Kentucky. At the summit attended by supporters from across the region, the four were celebrated not just for their successes but for the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital is highlighting its wide range of services and dedicated staff during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week. The facility offers a comprehensive team including therapists, case managers and environmental services, all committed to helping patients regain independence. CEO Sherri Goldsmith says the hospital serves individuals facing various life events, from chronic illness to trauma….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several popular organizations that reach beyond Warren County came together Tuesday, led by female leaders sharing resources and valuable information. The “Make a Difference” Lunch and Learn event offered community leaders a chance to hear about support services available for those in need. Guest speakers included Janel Doyle, a Toys for Tots coordinator, and Chesa Montgomery,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Elliot Jackson, a young boy from Bowling Green, is one of just 400 people worldwide diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation known as MCAP, a part of a group of disorders called PROS. The condition causes overgrowth on one side of the body, and for Elliot, that includes a noticeable birthmark above his lip and enlarged…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- The Barren County community is coming together to support one of their own, Lt. County Liaison Bonya Scott, as she battles stage three cancer. Scott, who has risen through the ranks at the Barren County Detention Center, was diagnosed in August during a routine checkup—despite having no symptoms. She later learned the cancer was triple-negative, a particularly…
