Author: Carlyle Coppins

Bowling Green High School seniors inspire next generation during graduation walk

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Walking into your future isn’t always easy, but on Monday, several seniors are taking a step toward their future by inspiring elementary school students. Bowling Green High School seniors returned to their elementary schools to empower and inspire students to move forward in their education by walking through the halls and dropping gems for the fifth graders…

Spreading adoption awareness at Sugarfoot Farm Rescue

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky.- A local organization is working to bring more awareness to pet adoption and some normal struggles that come with adding a new family member. When you adopt a pet, you’re not only taking home a pet, you’re also taking home a responsibility. All dogs are unique and come from different backgrounds. It may be easier for one…

Free resources and services offered at B.G. Neighbors Service Fair

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A wide variety of organizations like United Way, B.G Neighbors Aid Network and many others came together to provide a one-stop-shop for people to gain access to resources and services they may not be able to get on their own for free. Emily Witthuhn, a member of the B.G. Neighbors leadership team, tells us why this is…

Cultural Awareness Corvette Weekend taking place this summer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Car enthusiasts are bringing a bit of culture to Bowling Green, providing an opportunity for Corvette fans to celebrate the cultural and ethnic diversity that exists among owners. Cultural Awareness Corvette Weekend is partnering with the National Corvette Museum to give everyone, no matter where you are from, their own vision. Billy Brooks, the co-founder of Cultural…

Cave Crawling is back at Mammoth Cave National Park

MAMMOTH CAVE, KY.- This summer Mammoth Cave’s Crawling Tours are back and better than ever! The crawling activities provide different experiences that can bring out a bunch of mixed emotions. Johnny Merideth, the supervisory Mammoth Cave Park Ranger tells us, “We have people who have maybe never done this before, and they get in there and they, find out this…

Equipment Operator Signing Day at Warren County Area Technology Center

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Dozens of proud parents, teachers, and leaders gathered for graduates at the Warren County Area Technology Center to support future engineer operators and heavy lifters choose their career paths. Michael Holtgraver, an instructor and Warren County Heavy Equipment Operator shares some of the businesses the graduating students signed up for and how they have impacted the program….

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities employees raise funding with Duck Derby

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Every year, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities’ electric water and fiber divisions come together to race and celebrate the Kentucky Derby with their annual Duck Derby event. Gathering and getting to know your colleagues not only increases the morale within the company, it also inspires BGMU to open up the race to the community to enjoy this annual…

Drake’s restaurant location in Bowling Green expected to open in fall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- It’s no secret that Drake’s restaurant is coming to Bowling Green, Kentucky. In fact, it’s been a hot topic in the community whether they’re going to open or not. For more than four years, Drake’s has been trying to come to Bowling Green, and now they have officially begun construction. This new arrival will bring more than…

BRACAC honors community partners

BOWLING GREEN , Ky.- A few people in the Barren River Area were honored for the work they do everyday. The Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center held their annual honors award, highlighting people from across the barren river region who go out of their way to display a heart full of compassion and diligence for those who face neglect,…