Author: Carlyle Coppins

BGPD teams up with community resource center for Jacket and Food Drive

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- With temperatures dropping, everyone needs a winter coat, and there are a few people in the community coming together to make sure no one goes without what they need. The Bowling Green Police Department is partnering with a community member who saw a problem and is creating a solution through a jacket and food drive that will…

‘Christmas at the Cave’ brings holiday magic to Mammoth Cave

MAMMOTH CAVE, KY.- Imagine: you,  your family, the sound of jingle bells, and thousands of Christmas lights. You can find all of that right here in South Central Kentucky at Christmas at the Cave. It all started with 2 people with a love for horses. “It really just makes me feel really good to share the horses with families because…

GRREC Host a round table conversation for superintendents around the region

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Dozens of super-intendents from around the region made a stop in Bowling Green GRREC hosted a Q&A panel that included state representatives and a senator. The topics focused on the big beautiful bill, specifically, and some of the challenges faced within schools. One solution that was discussed starts with preschoolers, and giving them a solid foundation to…

WKU String Academy gives children a chance to experience music

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The WKU String Academy gives children of all ages the chance to experience the joy of music and the connection that’s made among family, no matter what instrument is played. “What we’ve done is create this community where kids have a voice through playing an instrument,” Dr. Ching-Yi Lin said. “I have learned that this is more…

Realtors Association of Southern Kentucky’s Legislative Breakfast

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Several state and local leaders gathered for the Realtors Association of Southern Kentucky’s Legislative Breakfast. Many of these leaders are running for reelection. On a state level, many representatives will be going into the next session, and things won’t be easy. However, having the ability to communicate with local leaders who see the need to act daily…

Skillet Curling is back in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Skillet curling is back and bigger than ever at the SOKY Ice Rink. And social sport brings people from all over south central Kentucky out… but you may be asking yourself what skillet curling is.  Christopher Clarkson, says, “You throw skillets towards a bacon press… and the closer the skillet is… you get a point.” This social…

Non-profit’s new horse & buggy buy out program

AUBURN, KY.- Lily’s Ranch and Rescue has a new horse and buggy buyout program, providing an alternative route for horse owners who often bring their horses to auction events with no plans to return them to their farm if they aren’t sold. Laurie Beatie, founder of Lily’s Ranch and Rescue “Amish often bring their horses to the auction, where kill…

Warren County Public Schools cuts ribbon on Early Learning Academy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – Inspiration, engagement, and innovation are a few opportunities offered at the Early Learning Academy, and dozens of city, state, and community leaders came together to learn more about the future success of students and the importance of having a solid foundation. “Research and neuroscience teach us that what children are exposed to from birth until five…

Toys for Tots receive 400 bikes to donate to local children

BOWING GREEN, KY.- A sweet surprise arrived in Bowling Green all the way from northern Kentucky. Toys for tots were expecting 100 bikes, but they received 400! With help from the Warren County Regional Jail, kids from 23 counties will get a bike for Christmas. Hill transportation volunteered to pick up the bikes — not knowing they’d be transporting four…