Author: Carlyle Coppins

Kentucky Non-Profit Network sharing new resources for 2025

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY- If you’re part of a nonprofit or know someone who is, 2025 is going to bring some exciting new opportunities that you won’t want to miss. The Kentucky Non-Profit Network is rolling out new resources to help nonprofits across the state thrive. These tools include an updated Principles and Practices Toolkit, as well as group sessions designed…

Mocktails on menu at local bar offer alternative this New Year’s Eve

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- With New Year’s Eve approaching and Dry January just around the corner, many are looking for alternatives to alcoholic beverages as they celebrate. Thankfully, one local bar is stepping up to the challenge by offering a variety of non-alcoholic options for those who prefer not to drink. Ashley Bland, the general manager, highlights the bar’s commitment to…

Local man brings Christmas drop to Hurricane Helene victims in Tennessee

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Kenneth Gillock, a local man who gained attention for his efforts helping victims of Hurricane Helene, has returned several times to support those still affected by the disaster. RELATED: Local man to provide hurricane relief using school bus During the holiday season, Gillock made sure to give back in meaningful ways, delivering gifts to over 300 children…

Mammoth Cave visitors look to skies for Christmas bird count

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – With the branches clear, birdwatchers all over the country are gathering in groups to count birds. In the early 1900s, the first Christmas bird count began in the United States, and in the early ’40s, thanks to Gordon Wilson, Mammoth Cave joined in on the progress. And every year when the leaves clear from the tree…

Barren County Schools packs blessing boxes for community

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Every year, students, teachers, staff and volunteers from the Barren County School System come together to give families a “Box Full of Blessings.” Kaylie Graves, a bio-med teacher at Barren County High School, shares the impact of the initiative: “It is not only my students who are impacted, it’s the entire campus. As we deliver these…

Christmas cookie craze hits the Sweetheart Bakery

GLASGOW, Ky. – Tucked away in the heart of Glasgow lies the sweetest place to be during the holiday season—Sweetheart Bakery. But behind the scenes of this well-oiled machine, especially during Christmas, there’s a whirlwind of activity. “Absolute chaos. It’s insane,” says Lynsey Wood, the manager and decorator. Savannah Dick, a baker at the bakery, echoes the sentiment: “It is…

Woodburn fire chief advises to get carbon monoxide detectors

WOODBURN, Ky.- Every year, more than 150 people are killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, a silent but deadly danger. While many associate carbon monoxide poisoning with the home, it can also occur in vehicles if proper airflow is not maintained. Symptoms of poisoning can be easily mistaken for common cold or flu symptoms, such as dizziness, headaches, or lightheadedness. The…

River Lake Church to host Whoville on the Glasgow Square

GLASGOW, Ky.- Most of us are familiar with the Grinch, and if you find yourself in Glasgow on Friday, you’ll be able to step right into Whoville! Kicking off at 4:30 p.m., the Glasgow Square will transform into a festive wonderland, where everyone can experience the magic of Whoville. Community members and local businesses on the square are all joining…