BARREN COUNTY, KY.- Jackson Farmer, a fourth grader at Red Cross Elementary, was born without his right hand, but thanks to his STEM teacher, he now has a 3D-printed prosthetic designed just for him. Before receiving the new hand, Jackson used a non-functional version with limited use. His teacher, Scott Johnson, spent over 30 hours creating the prosthetic, which cost…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Western Kentucky University has officially named its new multi-purpose facility the Tim and Sarah Ford Fieldhouse. The 120,000-square-foot building honors the Fords for their contributions to WKU athletics and student life. Tim Ford, a former WKU athlete, and his wife Sarah have committed both funding and personal support to the university. Faculty and staff say the couple’s dedication…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s Child Passenger Safety Week, and Safe Seats Safe Kids is working hard to educate parents on the importance of proper car seat use—completely free of charge. The organization is providing hands-on learning experiences for families to ensure children are safe and secure while riding in vehicles. Rayvionna Sivils, a mom of two, attended one of…
GLASGOW, Ky.- Opening day for the Chick-fil-A in Glasgow is right around the corner, and for owner-operator Sarah Jane Cobb, it’s a full-circle moment. Cobb began her journey with the company at just 15 years old, working part-time in a Chick-fil-A restaurant. After college, she pursued a career in journalism before returning to the brand that had helped shape her…
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…
