BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – We all know that Mother’s Day is when flower shops can be the busiest. One local shares the impact of purchasing flowers this year, The Soky Floral Exchange is gearing up for the Mother’s Day floral rush. Florists are preparing all kinds of flowers, like lilies, daisies and fresh roses for mothers who work so hard…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – There’s an update to a local attraction that’s making its way to Barren County. The drive-in amphitheater in Park City is in the design phase. The goal is for a private investor to take over the project, not for it to become a government-run facility. Once the private investor is determined, the project will move forward….
WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- A local legend is celebrating 104 years of life, and one organization is surrounding him with love and support. Hayward Minton has been alive for 104 years now; he’s seen America turn 150, 200 and now 250. His impact over the years goes beyond his service in the military. Over the years, he’s also been encouraged to…
BOWLING GREEN, KY. – Students, community members, and city leaders participated in Potter Gray’s first share fair, where they combined the students’ writing skills and their perspective of what Bowling Green could be when they become adults. Keith Brown, Principal at Potter Gray Elementary School, tells us, “The big vision, and the takeaway, not only to become better writers through…
SOUTH CENTRAL, KY.- The two main budget bills, Kentucky House Bill 500 and House Bill 900, were passed. House Bill 500, which specifically deals with the Kentucky state budget, has officially passed and has been delivered to the Secretary of State. Experts say around $30 billion will be allocated for general funds for the next 2 years. Jennifer A. Jackson,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Moneybot is a financial education platform that combines money, gaming and technology to make learning about finance fun for students and simple for teachers. Kahlil Garmon, the founder and CEO of Moneybot, says, “At this point, now there are millions of students that are graduating each year without learning about personal finance, about how money works, about…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The literacy ambassadors at Western Kentucky University gathered at the child care center to set the tone for children 4 and under by distributing books to kids before they enter school. Amy Hood Waddle, director at the WKU Campus Child Care, says, “We all know that reading early, even from the day a child is born,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The annual Mission-Minded Luncheon was held at 331 Kentucky Street in Bowling Green to encourage community members to support the Center for Courageous Kids by giving back. Organizers say support goes beyond financial donations, with CCK also seeking involvement from businesses, organizations and individuals. Emily Cosby, communications and marketing manager at the Center for Courageous Kids,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers is back with an annual luncheon that gives the community a chance to support its efforts to increase safety. Crime Stoppers is putting on the annual Feed the Force event for law enforcement officers. This is the biggest fundraiser, and there will be multiple food trucks and many opportunities to show…
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Experts say bees are significant contributors to the environment, from the role they play in plant life to the amount of food that’s produced for people to consume. And local beekeepers are doing what they can to spread awareness. Dr. Robert Whitlow, past president of the Barren County Beekeeper Association, says, “More and more people are…
