BOWLING GREEN, KY – You may have noticed a lot of construction happening on Lovers Lane, and part of that is due to the well-known restaurant, Sweetmilk Breakfast and Lunch, which opened in Bowling Green. Many people from around the community came to experience the wide variety of food offered. According to employees, this new location will offer several jobs and…
GLASGOW, KY.- Officers, city leaders, and community members gathered to honor the men and women who serve and protect their communities. The Glasgow Police Department hosted a peace memorial ceremony recognizing those who have served, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Organizers say every role in public service, whether as a police…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The students at Barren County High School are getting hands-on learning when it comes to trucks. They have a new simulator that is giving them real-world experiences that will benefit them beyond the classroom. Shaun Gray, a teacher at Barren County High School, says, “With a real-world experience, yes, I’m gonna edge over a lot of…
BOWLING GREEN, KY. – The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center officially announced Joseph Trafton Jr. as the new music director of Orchestra Kentucky and the Ramsey Theatre Company. Trafton brings more than 20 years of experience performing and conducting around the world. He says stepping into the role has already had a major impact on his life. “I have a…
BARREN COUNTY, KY.- The Park City community is coming together to honor the legacy of Chris Martin with a street dedication ceremony later this month. State Rep. Steve Riley, and Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley Byrd are expected to speak during the ceremony recognizing Martin’s impact on the community. Martin passed away more than two decades ago, but organizers say…
GLASGOW, Ky.- Several community members and leaders gathered at the Glasgow Senior Center for its annual open house to promote access to health care resources that are vital for older citizens during Older Americans Month. Drew Settle, the senior center manager, says, “Older Americans are a big part of our community, and it’s important to give back to those people…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Derby is often referred to as an economic engine for the Commonwealth, and this year is no different. According to NBC, this year’s race saw record-breaking audiences reaching millions. The annual event doesn’t just impact Louisville. Carrie Cavitt, community relations coordinator at Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, says, “It’s also really cool…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Historic RailPark and Train Museum is working to raise funds to restore the windows of the 100-year-old L&N Depot in Bowling Green. Organizers say the project is part of a larger effort to preserve the historic building, which has played a key role in the city’s development. In the early 1900s, local leaders raised $1…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- If you’ve driven down the bypass lately, then you’ve seen Beverly Hills Bargain Boutique is officially closing, but one former employee and Western Kentucky University graduate was inspired, and she’s keeping the store alive but with a twist. Rylee Peterson, the owner of the newly named business, Curated Closet Consignment, says, “I didn’t expect them to retire…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Honoring those who serve the community can inspire the next generation, and that was on display Thursday in Bowling Green. Several local leaders and officials gathered at the National Corvette Museum to recognize two community leaders — Michael Buchanan and Julie Denton Price. Both were inducted into the Junior Achievement Distinguished Hall of Fame. Officials say…
