Author: Carlyle Coppins

Steve-O supports Brite Generators in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – One local business is celebrating 25 years in the electrical industry with a story its owner says he will never forget. I stopped in Franklin to learn more about Brite Gen and the journey behind its success. “The first day we started business, we thought it was going to be the best day of our lives,” said…

Bowling Green man appears on ‘Temptation Island’

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One Bowling Green native is taking over reality television. Donald Aviles, also known as Donnie, is a tempter on “Temptation Island,” making waves on TV and in reality. Through his appearance on the show, he’s been able to get into the entertainment business and learn a lot about love and how fragile it can be. He…

Barren County offers a community baby shower

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.-  If you’re an expectant mother, or if you have a newborn in the Barren County area, there’s a community baby shower you won’t want to miss. The community baby safety shower will provide parents with essential supplies and resources. Vendors from around the community, WIC representatives and representatives from T.J. Regional Health will help guide new parents…

Chris Page’s journey: hard work that honors heritage

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Chris Page, a local legend in Bowling Green, is known for the Shake Rag Barbershop and Shake Rag Bar & Lounge. Inspired by his father, Leon Page, and a long family history of barbers, he’s making a big impact by creating spaces that bring the community together. Chris Page, the owner of Shake Rag Barbershop and Shake…

GRREC hosts fourth annual STEM-A-Thon

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Students from 52 counties here in Kentucky got the chance to see STEM in a unique way. Green River Regional Education Cooperative held its fourth annual STEM-a-thon, giving students in elementary and middle school a chance to discover technology on multiple levels. Along with expanding their perspective, the students are learning more and more about STEM through…

Volunteer at Mammoth Cave National Park’s Earth Day Clean up

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Around the world, millions of people celebrate Earth Day in more ways than one, and right here in south-central Kentucky, a national park is creating space for volunteers to make the world a better place. Mammoth Cave National Park is hosting its annual Earth Day clean up for community members and tourists, offering the chance to…

Kentucky Legal Aid’s expungement clinic in Hart County

HART COUNTY, KY.- People have a past record they would like to clear, Kentucky Legal Aid is offering an opportunity to help. The organization is hosting an expungement clinic aimed at giving people a second chance by removing eligible charges from their record. Having a criminal record can impact several areas of life, including job opportunities, housing options and access…

Local Artist designs the Kentucky Derby Artwork

SOUTH CENTRAL, KY.- A Kentucky native has been selected to design artwork for this year’s Kentucky Derby in Louisville. Grayson Reynolds, of Glasgow, is creating this year’s commemorative glasses and other Derby artwork for the 152nd Kentucky Derby. She says the project is especially meaningful, combining her passion for art with a lifelong love of the Derby tradition. “So this…

Law enforcement, officials celebrating Animal Control Appreciation Week

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Animal control officers are more than just dog catchers… they are the voice for the voiceless. The officers act as first responders who protect animals and people in the community. Jessica Bratcher, an animal control officer with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, says, “We try to educate people. A lot of people do not understand certain things…

AAA gives tips to save on gas

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gas prices are climbing across the country, putting pressure on household budgets and raising concerns about the broader economic impact, and this might impact the way people travel. AAA experts recommend not going more than 50 miles per hour to save on gas, and to prepare for any changes, they are keeping the community in mind…