Author: Carlyle Coppins

Kentucky Commissioner of Education speaks at luncheon in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Dr. Robbie Fletcher, Kentucky Commissioner of Education, made a stop in Bowling Green to share some of his story and how he plans to make an impact. The Kentucky Center for Leadership hosted an executive luncheon at the WKU Innovation Campus on Thursday. Warren County Public Schools and Bowling Green Independent Schools gathered to gain a better…

Graves Gilbert discusses benefits of following back-to-school checklist

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- With school right around the corner, Graves Gilbert’s Health Walk focused on helping parents prepare students for the upcoming school year. As school quickly approaches, many kids are coming out of the comfort that comes with summer and realizing that the pressures of school are just around the corner. With a solid support system and a general…

Barren County Middle names new principal

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- Barren County Schools has another new addition to the Trojan team. Members of the community and Barren County Schools staff gathered to welcome and celebrate the new Barren County Middle School principal. The Trojan is more than excited about his new role, he’s ready to take on the school year making every student’s experience great. Joey Bunch,…

BG East prepares at ELPO Law ahead of ESPN interviews

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green East Little League baseball team made a stop at ELPO law before they head out on their journey toward the Little League World Series. The players prepared for interviews on ESPN  with lawyers at the law firm. They also received $3,000 to go towards their goals and success, which many teams don’t accomplish….

Norton Children’s neurologist discusses benefits of handwriting for learning

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As the school year approaches, quickly ensuring that your students are learning efficiently is a top priority for many parents. Doctors at Norton’s Children’s use neuroscience and understanding different parts of the brain to help kids learn better. One thing that doctors have discovered is that children who write by hand can perform better academically. Dr. Chris…

Judicial Commission on Health holds Behavioral Health Summit

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Dozens of people from all over Kentucky gathered for the first Regional Behavioral Health Summit. It tackles major topics that impact many people wrestling with behavioral health. The Judicial Commission on Health brought judges, attorneys, correction officers and many others together to ensure they can properly serve people who struggle with behavioral health disorders or substance abuse….

Par Makers hosting 60th anniversary annual golf tournament

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Uniting people through golf is common in this community, but decades ago, this was impossible for African Americans. With courage from charter members of the Par Makers in Bowling Green, 60 years ago, the Par Makers, club was founded to allow African Americans to come together on the golf course to enjoy fellowship and make drastic changes…

Stuff the Bus drops off supplies at the Synergy Center

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- The first day of school is right around the corner, and every student deserves the chance to start the school year out stress-free. The annual Stuff the Bus drop off is helping limit the stress load. This not only helps students at the beginning of the year, but it will also impact them and their families throughout…

Care Power Hour at T.J. Health Pavilion aims to make impact

GLASGOW, Ky.- The second annual Care Power Hour is making an impact, where T.J. Samson is breaking barriers to ensure that everyone experiences the care they need. Dozens gathered for a Care Power Hour at T.J. Regional Health, honoring Geraldine Flowers Glass and opening the community up to different resources available for any patient who undergoes any form of treatment….

T.J. Samson Hospital welcomes new therapy dog, Maggie

GLASGOW, Ky.- Studies have proven that when most people see dogs, they instantly get happier, and that’s because oxytocin, also known as the cuddle chemical, is released in your brain. T.J. Samson is using this and starting a pet therapy program, and they are bringing on the five-year old golden retriever, Maggie, providing a release for anyone who enters T.J….