Author: Carlyle Coppins

How you can support farmers during Spring Community Supported Agriculture Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- If you purchase produce and goods from farmers, you have a chance to begin shopping early. Ahead of the growing season for farmers, Kentucky Proud and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture are coming together and giving consumers the chance to purchase fresh farm goods and support farmers and their families during Spring Community-Supported Agriculture Week. Alexis Smith,…

Salvation Army provides flood resources in Kentucky

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – With excessive flooding across Kentucky, several nonprofits are stepping up and stepping out to provide resources to those in need. The Salvation Army has two service units in Pikeville, and Hazard, Kentucky is handing out resources like emergency kits, hygiene kits and other essentials to reduce the number of people who are suffering. According to Major…

Reported closures in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- With the current weather, businesses are closing, and road closures are popping up left and right. News 40 sat down with Barren County judge-executive Jamie Byrd to learn the impact the flooding and snow have on Barren County roads that run for more than 600 miles. Byrd says, “You know, the needs that our county roads have….

Bowling Green Fire Department supports flood victims in eastern Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The weather is not letting up, but a few firefighters just returned from helping those who suffered from the severe floods. Four local Bowling Green firefighters went to Leslie County and many other towns in eastern Kentucky, helping evacuate five community members and some animals to ensure they were safe. Cameron Wallace, a firefighter and EMT…

Bowling Green to get ‘A Taste of Ireland’

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The critically acclaimed dance show “A Taste of Ireland,” is making a stop in Bowling Green, bringing a captivating performance that tells the story of Ireland. Featuring world-champion Irish dancers, the show aims to create a strong connection with the audience, immersing them in the rich history of Ireland. Julia O’Rourke, the lead performer, shared her…

Bowling Green man shares story of heart attack survival

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cardiovascular disease is a common illness that can be fatal, affecting people not only in south-central Kentucky but all over the world. Maintaining heart health is a top priority for many, and TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital recently updated its cardio-pad technology. This advanced tool helped save a local patient who was showing the signs of a…

Family brings awareness to fatal childhood illness

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Volvulus is a rare and often fatal condition that affects young children, with symptoms resembling a common stomach bug. Tragically, one local family experienced the loss of their daughter, Bobby Grace, who passed away last December due to this illness. Volvulus is caused by a blockage in the intestines, typically when they twist, leading to severe complications…

5 Year NICU Celebration at T.J Samson Community Hospital

GLASGOW, KY.- It has been five years since T.J. Regional Health added a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to its hospital, transforming care for newborns in the region. The addition has significantly reduced stress for families, particularly those in rural areas, by keeping infants close to home instead of having to be transferred to larger hospitals. The hospital’s Level One…

Willa Brown, the Glasgow native of many firsts in aviation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Willa Brown, an African American trailblazer from Glasgow, Kentucky, has broken countless barriers in the United States. As Bob Pitchford, a historian at Aviation Heritage Park, explains, Brown’s story is full of the word “first.” She became the first Black female to hold a United States-issued pilot’s license and the first to hold a United States-issued mechanic’s…