Author: Carlyle Coppins

City-wide storm debris pick-up ongoing

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Bowling Green public works operators and technicians are going all over Bowling Green, gathering any natural debris that was left over from the recent storm to give people the chance to safely dispose of the debris. Titus Smith with the City of Bowling Green Public Works tells us that the chaos from the storm not only impacted…

Duncan’s Duck Paddle Race and Regatta gathers community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Ducks are always a part of Duncan Hines Days, and this year is no exception at the second annual Duncan’s Duck Paddle Race and Regatta. Duck paddlers and their families gathered, competing to be the fastest paddlers. From solo kayaks to tandem kayaks and canoes, men, women, children and even dogs paddled from Romanza Johnson Park…

Eats and Beats Music Fest returns for 2024

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – People from all over south-central Kentucky filled Circus Square Park for the annual Eats and Beats Music Fest. Thousands of people flooded the park for the beats you could feel and the food you couldn’t resist eating. The festival also gave people the chance to hear Bowling Green native and Grammy award-winner Sam Bush. Bringing the…

Vintage Car Show held for Duncan Hines Days

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Down at the square, cars lined up for a week-long festival to celebrate history. Ducks, along with vintage cars and trucks, are the perfect way to celebrate Duncan Hines Days. Many volunteers and event organizers tell us that this bringing history to the community is just a small part of what it’s all about. Cruisin’ for a…

CPR training during National CPR and AED Awareness Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – CPR and AED Week wrapping up, being able to save a life remains important. The American Red Cross offers training to ensure that anyone is prepared to proceed with confidence if they encounter a person in need of CPR. We spoke with Red Cross representatives and learned that getting CPR certified is not limited to any…

Kids on the Block producing a new nonprofit directory

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Nonprofits can often get overlooked, especially when it comes to community engagement and resources, but all of that is changing. Kids on the Block is building a directory of non-profits not only to benefit kids on the block, but also to impact the community because the staff believes that non-profits make a massive difference in the community….

Feeding America Kentucky’s heartland fighting food insecurity

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Nearly 55,000 children are facing food insecurity in our region. The alarming rate that the numbers got one organization motivated to do more. Feeding America Kentucky’s heartland, and 250 partners covering south-central Kentucky. They are creating opportunities and providing peace of mind for the people and places that need it most. Charles Dennis, the executive director, of…

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…