Author: Carlyle Coppins

Statewide vehicle inspection fees increase on July 15

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- All over the Commonwealth, law enforcement agencies are getting ready for vehicle inspection fees to increase. The Department of Transportation is in the process of changing the fees. While the fee is currently $5, beginning on July 15, fees will be $15. Along with the change in funding, some of the vehicle inspection process will become digital,…

Battle of the Badges breaks record for blood donations

GLASGOW, Ky.- Glasgow law enforcement agencies had a friendly competition, making a massive donation for the city and surrounding communities. The Glasgow Fire Department, Glasgow Police Department and EMS all gathered together to see if they could pass their goal of 27 units and reach 35 units of blood. This broke the record for the largest amount of blood donated….

National Boys and Girls Club week in Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, KY.- It is National Boys and Girls Club week and Allen County-Scottsville is celebrating. Director Patricia Hojna, of the Boys & Girls Club Allen County-Scottsville tells us, “They come in, they’re very happy to know what we’re going to do. They like to have some structure in their life. So I think what it means to them is…

Ramsey Theatre Company Presents Cinderella

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The Ramsey Theatre Company is back and better than before. After lots of hard work, the production crew is almost ready to perform Rogers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Uniting the communities from across Kentucky through Broadway plays brings magic to Bowling Green. Elise Charny, the Artistic Director, of the Ramsey Theatre Company shares with us why this is…

Crossroads Life Center celebrates 20 years

GLASGOW, KY.- Impacting the community and empowering parents can be seen as a necessity for anyone expecting a child. On Tuesday, Crossroads Life Center in Glasgow celebrates 20 years of supporting mothers, fathers and entire families that may need support when it comes to facing this big responsibility. No matter what you need, material assistance, parenting classes and life skill…

New bike park railroad inspired by Hercules Engine in Park City, KY

PARK CITY, KY.- City officials are taking the time to remember and honor those who made a massive impact on history. The Caveland Environmental Authority partnered with the Geothermal Supply Company to create a bike park designed like the Mammoth Cave Hercules train to honor the Caveland Environmental Authority board member Lewis Cutliff. They paid tribute to him and other…

The new meaningful mural at Glasgow Police Department

GLASGOW, KY.- The new mural makes the police station more inviting and displays everything that the police department embodies. Chief Guy Howie Glasgow Police Department describes the look, “it had that 1975, brick look to it, and it was just plain and, it’s been a good home to us, but it needed a facelift.” The mural artist Casey Page shares…

Barren County High School announces its new head principal

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- Barren County Schools announced the new head principal for Barren County High School on Monday. The third-generation educator just finished her thirtieth year. Now she is advancing the legacy of Barren County schools and leading the next generation of students to success. News 40 stopped by to meet the new principal and learned how she was handling…

Gov. Andy Beshear makes a stop at the KBC-LEO Summer Summit

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Anyone can be impacted from an economic and educational standpoint. This week at the Kentucky Black Caucus Summer Summit, people from the Shake Rag District and elected leaders took the time to address pressing matters that reach beyond Warren County. Gov. Andy Beshear shares how these topics affect Kentucky as a whole. He says, “Here in…

Local organization helps teens learn to cook

RUSSELLVILLE, KY.- For 23 years, Navita Hill also known as Ms. Vee has been cooking not only as a passion but also to feed her family. Her journey was filled with tests and trials that motivated her to tell her story and produce positivity out of her non-profit Cooking with God First no matter what. Navita Hill, the founder of…