Author: Carlyle Coppins

Check your car before holiday travel

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Holiday travel is sure to increase soon, and ensuring your vehicle receives the proper maintenance before you leave can save you a lot of time and money. Finding a trustworthy auto shop is key, as it prevents you from being taken advantage of by unscrupulous mechanics. Regularly scheduled maintenance throughout the year—like checking your brakes, coolant levels,…

The first monetary donation from The Mint Gaming Hall to Toys for Tots

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Toys for Tots has already collected more than 50,000 toys this year, and the Warren County community continues to show its generosity. The Mint Gaming Hall recently made its first monetary donation to the cause, raising over $5,000 through contributions from its customers. These funds will be used to purchase toys for age groups and genders that…

The Reindeer Farm’s additions bring new traditions

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Tucked away in Warren County, a local tourist attraction is bringing Christmas to life. The Reindeer Farm out in Warren County is a staple for just about any family that experiences the attraction, and this year, the farm has expanded inside and out, from its new baby reindeer Waffles and Marshmallow to its heated barn. While…

Med Center Health EMT provides toy safety tips

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As Christmas approaches, millions of children will receive brand-new toys. However, if these toys aren’t age-appropriate, they can pose a serious risk to young ones. One of the most common and often overlooked dangers is choking. With families visiting and various holiday events, the season can become chaotic, making it easy for parents to miss potential hazards….

Local writes ‘My Journey: Horse Cave to Houston, Pursuit of a National Championship’

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Clarence Glover, a Kentucky native who grew up during a time of segregation, is defying the odds and leaving a lasting impact on the world. From his beginnings in Horse Cave, Glover has become a successful professional athlete, former principal and philanthropist. Motivated by his personal journey, he established a scholarship fund to help future generations succeed,…

BRASS Hope for the Holidays

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- This year providing hope for the holidays is getting much easier. With help from the Barren River Area Safe Space and its ‘Hope for the Holiday Campaign,’ many are getting a much-needed helping hand this holiday season. The campaign is aimed at people in the community who are experiencing domestic violence. They will receive gifts and basic…

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program deadline approaching

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As temperatures drop and the holiday season arrives, managing your income can become a difficult task, especially with the added strain of rising living costs. Community Action of Southern Kentucky is offering support through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. This program helps families offset the cost of home heating, ensuring that…

Veterans Alliance Center brings positive impact to families

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Located on the bypass in Bowling Green is a unique non-profit that gives away resources for free. It is not only building up veterans, but also positively impacting their families. Tom Bridges, the president of the Kentucky Veterans Brigade tells us the dedication to improving the lives of Kentucky veterans couldn’t happen without support from donations and…

Mental health advocates gather to help inmates

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Dozens of Bowling Green city leaders, law enforcement officers and mental health advocates gathered at Hillview Heights church to discuss a new way to help people who are incarcerated and struggling with their mental health. The topics that were discussed focused on how mental health-related illnesses are connected to most crimes, and how to give inmates resources…

Understanding the mental impact of the 2021 tornadoes

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The December 2021 tornadoes affected everyone differently. Whether you were directly involved, or if you know people who were involved, the mental and emotional effects from the devastation can be long-lasting. News 40 spoke to Lifeskills Inc. on the third-year anniversary. Volunteers with the organization were present that day, and they say most of the time people…