Author: Carlyle Coppins

Gearing up for spring bee season

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- In 2023, several beekeepers across the country lost 50% of their bee population, and this spring is crucial to the entire bee population. Re-populating will not only impact the bees, it will also impact the production of our flowers fruits and vegetables Keith Kauffman, a beekeeper who experience a major loss of bees last year shares how…

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. Kentucky is number one in colon cancer incidents, and number four in mortality. Colon cancer can be caused by consuming foods that aren’t good for gut health, but preventing colon cancer starts with knowing your body, recognizing the symptoms and getting your colon screened to save your life. Avinash Bhakta, M.D….

Mardi Gras Madness returns to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Mardi Gras Madness was back this weekend, and it was bigger and better than before at the NCM Motorsport Track. The Bowling Green Kiwanis Club brings out the south central Kentucky community together every year this offers a wide variety of parades and raffles with all the proceeds going to benefit children.  Cassie Lain Duchess of Lain…

Woodburn Fire Department hosts annual Pancake Breakfast

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- On Saturday, people from all over Warren County showed for a $5 pancake breakfast that supports local volunteer firefighters.  Dozens of people got together to fellowship and enjoy the annual Pancake Breakfast at the Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department. Not only did the fundraiser help the fire department, people enjoyed pancakes sausage biscuits and gravy. Chief Bob Skipper…

Seasonal spring allergies sprout

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The seasons are always changing, and it’s common for different pollen to pop up creating many problems for people with allergies. There are three different types of seasonal allergies summer fall and spring and three different major pollen that come with the change in seasons.  From trees in the spring grass in the summer to ragweed in…

New K9 officers in Southcentral Kentucky

SOUTHCENTRAL, KY.- A few police agencies are facing four-legged changes, and this new season brings Niko and Bronzon, two new K9 officers  to the Glasgow and Bowling Green Police Departments and the two dual-purpose K9s that are ready to hit the ground running. It’s a common misconception that when you think of police dogs, everyone conjures up these images of…

Warren County tire waste collection

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- A waste tire collection event has Warren County on a roll this week. Warren County Solid Waste is partnering with the Kentucky Division of Waste Management to help people dispose of the tires on their property. Jenny Carr, the Environmental Scientist for the State of Kentucky tells us, not only is this a good resource for the…

Popup Driver License Program helps Logan County residents

LOGAN COUNTY, KY.- The Kentucky Cabinet of Transportation is helping people get their IDs a little closer to home. People in Logan County who are in need of new identification or an updated Real ID are able to go to a pop-up event. The event offers real IDs that will be enforced starting on May 7th, 2025. People will also…

New invasive plant species at Mammoth Cave National Park

MAMMOTH CAVE, KY.- Exotic and new species make their way to different states every day, and this week was no different. Mammoth Cave National Park discovered an invasive species that could get bigger than the natural plant species. The Mariana Maiden Fern could reduce the growth of the flowers that many tourist come to see. It would ultimately change their…

Adult Education Program in more areas in Southcentral Kentucky

SOUTHCENTRAL, KY.- Opportunities for people to advance academically and in life are becoming more accessible to people in rural areas. Southcentral Workforce Development Board is breaking barriers many small towns face. The workforce development board is partnering with several businesses and agencies to provide GED ESL Literacy assistance and much more to people in need across Southcentral Kentucky. Teresa Hubbard coordinator…