BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There’s a local foundation making an impact for children and adults living with rare diseases, and it shows no signs of slowing down. It’s been seven years since the Hadley Jo Foundation got started. In that time, it’s raised more than $350,000 through events like the 5k Walk and Run, with help from family, friends and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – House on the Hill is celebrating five years, and it is expanding in more ways than one. Through its housing program, it’s grocery store program has expanded and will travel throughout Warren County and surrounding counties. Joel Hawkins, the executive director at House on the Hill, says, “We do have a lot of families, individuals in…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – For the past two years, a local café has created a space for people in south-central Kentucky, the chance to give back to people in need. The Giving Plate, a high-end French-style café in Russellville, is helping people who may be unhoused or food insecure with support from the community by creating a space for people to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The White Squirrel Brewery is working with the Nashville Sound Sesh for the Lovers and Friends Valentine’s Day dinner and production, bringing the sweet sound of r and b on the sweetest day of the year Sean Stevens, co-owner of White Squirrel Brewery in Bowling Green, said, “I noticed that when Solomon was performing, everybody in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Researchers suggest people with consistently late bedtimes are more likely to have poorer heart health, including a greater risk of heart attack or stroke. Doctors recommend keeping a consistent sleep schedule and avoiding screens late at night, and if you feel chest pain, they say don’t wait — get checked by a doctor. Health experts also…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This year marks 100 years since the start of Black History Month, and two local voices are bringing light to the past events behind the month and what it recognizes. “Black history is American history,” said Dr. John A. Hardin, a retired Western Kentucky University professor and second vice president of the NAACP. He also shares…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The fourth annual Kentucky Crop Health Conference is bringing the new information to dozens of Kentucky farmers. Guest speakers from all over the United States also gathered to share tips when it comes to crops, soil and pest management. Kiersten Wise, the plant pathologist at the University of Kentucky, tells us, “Kentucky farmers have to deal with…
BARREN COUNTY, KY. – The Barren County community is preparing for a major investment. Sen. Mitch McConnell announced that federal funding will support the Cave City Area Agriculture Exposition and Conference Center, a project expected to bring a $20 million impact to the area. The 3,000-seat venue will be attached to the Cave City Convention Center. Barren County Judge-Executive, Jamie…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Although the winter weather is here, the spring semester at Western Kentucky University is in full swing. Timothy Caboni, president of WKU, held a press conference to kick off the new semester and share some of the accomplishments from the recent semesters. Caboni covered topics like House Bill 4 and its impact on the different organizations…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Goodwill Kentucky is creating a path for unhoused people. The organization’s Another Way Program has leaders who go to homeless shelters, street corners and highways to give people the opportunity to work. One individual was introduced to the program after her life changed drastically. Amber Grimes, an Another Way participant says, “ I got my own…
