Author: Carlyle Coppins

Operation P.R.I.D.E. presents Cherry Award to Senator Wilson

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Many of you may remember when the Beautify I-65  Project began, and now that the project has gotten further along, Operation P.R.I.D.E.  is honoring Senator Wilson with the Cherry Award, a way to say thank you for his support. Elected official  presented a check for more than $600,000 that will go towards the Beautify I-65 Project. These…

Bowling Green native wins Miss Kentucky

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- Many young girls dream of competing in pageants. This weekend, for many young women, the Miss Kentucky scholarship pageant was a dream come true. The scholarship pageant was held in Warren County, and Bowling Green native Chapel Tinius won the title of Miss Kentucky. She is ready to take on the responsibility for her hometown and the…

Bridge KY in Glasgow opens cooling room

GLASGOW, Ky. – If you’ve been outside lately, you’ve felt that intense heat. One nonprofit is opening up a space to help folks take shelter from the high temperatures if they need it. Bridge KY has announced its spring and summer cooling room hours. From Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the organization is opening up a…

Shake Rag District returning to its roots

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The saying out with the old and in with the new is not true here in the Shake Rag district of Bowling Green, especially not for one local barbershop that’s been around for years. Chris Page, the owner of the Shake Rag Barbershop, describes the environment for those who don’t know. He says, “We always say this…

How Bowling Green city workers handle the heat

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The heat can affect everyone, and that includes outdoor employees with the City of Bowling Green. Andy Souza, the director of Public Works Bowling Green, says Bowling Green Public Works just got approved by the capital improvement program, this will give the public works fleet enough funds to add a new AC unit that will keep mechanics…

Housing Choice Voucher Program applications are open

GLASGOW, Ky.- Renewal funding in the amount of $30 billion was announced for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Several cities across the Commonwealth are accepting vouchers for affordable housing. The program is for low-income people who have a disability or veterans. This program will ensure that the people in this economy that need help can get the resources that they…

Connecting the community through coffee in Glasgow

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Connecting with the community is a top priority for most people in south-central Kentucky, and thanks to a few local entrepreneurs, people will connect through coffee. The initiative, Community Coffee Connection, is uniting small businesses for the good of the community. From Wildflowers Bake Shop, Honey’s Coffee Co., Ace Coffee Co. and many other coffee shops all…

Glory Baby Ministry opens new location

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- In life grief comes, and for many people who lose their unborn children, it does not get any easier. With the support from the community, Glory Baby Ministry has expanded to a new location. The ministry went from serving six losses in 2017 to serving more than 500 people this year. The nonprofit provides for grieving families…

Local berry farms see successful season

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Berry farms all over Warren County are in full swing. From blackberries to blueberries all kinds of berries are being picked by people. This not only gives people a healthier option, it also builds trust between the farmers and the consumers. Kim Essig, the owner of Bluegrass Berry Farm tells us why people appreciate berry farms. She…