Author: Carlyle Coppins

SOKY Alliance creates opportunities during Pride Month

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- In 2022 a study done by the Trevor Project shows that 60% of the LGBTIQ youth in Kentucky contemplated suicide, and the local organization SOKY Alliance is building community and creating a supportive space right here in Bowling Green. Creating a space for young people to be themselves is a part of what this safe space does…

Bowling Green’s new venue revitalizes Kentucky Street

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Bowling Green is seeing several updates, and one street is going to impact the entire community. Kentucky Street is a historic road with several buildings, and now several stores and venues will be moving in. One building, Three Thirty-One, is making a massive difference by becoming a venue that will attract tourism and create a space for…

American Legion Park in Glasgow getting a facelift

GLASGOW, Ky.- Since 1975, American Legion Park has been a space for many residents around Glasgow and surrounding areas to come together. After 25 years, the park is getting an update. The park is already under demolition, and they are about to begin taking bids on construction companies for a new aquatics facility, pickleball courts and so much more that…

Kentucky Black Caucus making stop in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- One state-wide organization is building strides to ensure growth for everyone. The Kentucky Black Caucus of local elected officials, also known as KBC- LEO, is coming to the Bowling Green this June. The Kentucky Black Caucus was created in 1999 to encourage everyone to unite. It did not matter what their economic or educational background was. In…

Chaney’s Dairy Barn renovations underway in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – With 20 years of business underneath their belt, a local dairy barn is getting a few new upgrades. Chaney’s Dairy Barn is flowing with the growth of the city, and they are becoming bigger and better than ever. The dairy barn is being renovated, and construction workers are adding two places to serve ice cream, a…

Hotel Inc. in need of funding as 43rd anniversary approaches

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- An organization in Bowling Green is in desperate need of some support to continue helping others. Hotel Inc. is looking to raise well over $200,000 to ensure their service to the community doesn’t get interrupted. The financial support that Hotel Inc. needs to gain will go towards stabilizing funds staff wages and services offered to the community….

New study shows a decline in reading by the age of 9

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – From academic pressure to extracurricular activities, there are several reasons for the decline by nine. This phenomenon refers to the decline in reading by the age of nine. Researchers discovered 57% of 8-year-olds read for fun. By the age of 9, only 35 percent continue this trend. Laura Beth Fox-Ezell, executive program manager of Warren County…

Logan Memorial Hospital acquired by Med Center Health

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky.- Med Center Health announced Wednesday that Logan Memorial Hospital will become Med Center Health’s seventh hospital. Logan Memorial Hospital is located in Russellville, serving a population of approximately 45,000. The addition also includes three medical office buildings on the main campus, as well as rural health clinics located in Russellville, Auburn and Elkton. The vice president of…

Conserving butterflies in Kentucky

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- There are 52 butterfly species endangered here in the bluegrass state, many different organizations are doing their part to make sure that things don’t get worse than they are. Kim Buckman, the Chairman and master gardener says, “The numbers this year through the monarch watch org were the worst they’ve ever been, so and we don’t know…