GLASGOW, Ky. – Two Barren County Schools students were recently selected to serve in key roles in statewide BETA. Discover their stories in this week’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local center brought the community together to spread the knowledge the Barren River Area Development District has to share. The George Washington Carver Center held an event Friday for people in the community to host fellowship, to enjoy a meal and to be aware of the resources and care BRADD offers to people in south-central…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- Barren County Schools has announced a local elementary school teacher was selected as the 2026 Teacher of the Year for English. Angela Reeder, a second-grade elementary teacher who has been in the classroom for a decade, was nominated for her passion for literacy and commitment to the teaching profession, and receiving that recognition reassures her. Reeder says,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Every year around this time, areas across the Commonwealth are under a burn ban, and some places have requirements and restrictions. Feb. 15 through April 30 is declared by the state as fire hazard season and requires residents and commercial businesses to not burn at certain hours and to only burn with a permit, depending on…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- House Bill 6 focuses on increasing child care assistance, supporting child care workers, expanding child care for children with disabilities and addressing several other issues affecting child care in Kentucky. If you have a child or know someone who does, this bill could be beneficial. Sarah Vanover, policy and advocacy director at Kentucky Youth Advocates, says, “It…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The annual Women’s Leadership Conference creates an environment for hundreds of women to leave better than they arrive every year. From the inspirational speakers to the limitless resources, the leader of this event encourages every woman to show up if you can. Monica Wardlow, the financial center manager at German American Bank, says, “First of all,…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The George Washington Carver Center was organized in 1946 and was originally located on 7th Street. During urban renewal, the center relocated to State Street, where several women are now working to preserve and share its history. “It’s more than history here,” Hattie Page, assistant treasurer at the George Washington Carver Center, said. “People don’t realize that….
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- It’s National Puppy Day! While these little guys are adorable, they are also a big responsibility. Shelters across the region say puppies are often dumped or dropped off because owners underestimate the work it takes to care for them. Without proper vaccinations and nutrition, puppies can develop kennel cough or parvovirus, which can be deadly. One local…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hundreds of city leaders and members of the community gathered for the Bowling Green Chamber’s 2026 Rise and Shine, sponsored by Murphy Construction Group, to honor Mike Murphy’s legacy and his massive impact on everyone he encountered. Todd Matthews, president of Scott, Murphy & Daniel and COO of Murphy Construction Group, says, “You know, it’s very…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – For the past 13 years, a local family from south-central Kentucky has hosted an Easter egg hunt for kids and families. The Beard gang, a family-run business, hosts the egg hunt and has created a space for hundreds of children to feel seen, with bouncy houses, food, prize giveaways and so much more. The event serves as…
