Author: Carlyle Coppins

New United States Citizens Naturalized at Mammoth Cave National Park

MAMMOTH CAVE, KY.- More than 25 different people from 12 different countries became American citizens, uniting the nations at Mammoth Cave National Park, and emotions were high. Paurine Mukeashi, a new United States Citizen says, “I don’t know how to express my feelings. I’ve been a refugee since I was born, so this is my first time being a citizen,…

Spotting the signs of abuse

SOUTH CENTRAL, KY.- With child abuse prevention month coming to a close, it’s still important to spot the signs. The signs of abuse can often get overlooked or missed, but experts say it is crucial to know what it looks like. Physical, emotional and psychological, are forms of abuse that can go unnoticed. We spoke with Barren River Area Safe…

Hope Harbor to host annual ‘Take Back the Night’ event

Bringing awareness to sexual violence

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Spreading knowledge about sexual violence, and the impact it has on so many lives can go a long way.  Hope Harbor is giving the entire community the chance to learn at its annual take back the night event. It’s happening later this week filling the evening with empowerment and awareness against sexual violence. Emily Luttrell, a community…

The journey of The Grand Victorian Inn

PARK CITY, Ky.- What you may now know as the Grand Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast, began as a house built during the post-civil war era. The historic home was built in 1885, and over time it experienced many changes. Starting in 1903 when it burnt down and then restored in 1905. The home ended up being owned by the…

Barren County High School begins adding a new meat processing facility

BARREN COUNTY, KY.- Lots of new things are coming on the scene at Barren County High School. The agriculture department is adding a new meat-processing facility to its agriculture pathway program, and it’s impacting current students and the students of the future. A few agriculture students at Barren County High tell us how getting a new facility will do more…

Dance Middle Red raises over $7K at Drakes Creek Middle School

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- All week, the students at Drakes Creek Middle School raised money for pediatric cancer care at Norton Children’s Hospital. Students flooded to the gym, for the 2nd annual Dance Middle Red to celebrate the hard work and impact for those in need. We spoke with Mattox Eanils, an 8th grader, who was a patient at Norton’s ,…

Caveland Exploration Celebration to showcase multi-county tourism

CAVE CITY, Ky.- Celebrating what the cities and counties have to offer doesn’t happen often, but the Caveland Marketing Association is changing that. The Marketing Association is combining counties to showcase tourism and local businesses that anyone and everyone can experience at the Cave City Conference Center. Jennifer McNett, the executive director at the Cave City Conference Center, says, “It’s…

Center for Courageous Kids creating mission minded people at annual luncheon

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Center for Courageous Kids gives organizations and individuals an experience that will enrich their communication to inspire others to amplify and strengthen their communication. Emily Cosby, the marketing officer for C. C.K. says, “Our community is so invested in our community, and this is really an opportunity for individuals to take a little bit of time…

‘The American Dream’ films at Anna’s Greek Restaurant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The journey of Anna’s Greek Restaurant is long but well worth the work that was put into it. The authentic cuisine created here helped this restaurant land a feature on the T.V. series “The American Dream.” Vilson Qehaja, the owner of Anna’s Greek Restaurant, says, “It’s all the 25 years of hard work. It’s paid off…