Author: Carlyle Coppins

Mackenzie’s Flowers prepares for Valentine’s Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The busiest time of year is here for many florists. We visited a local flower shop, Mackenzie’s Flowers, to see how they are getting prepared for Feb. 14. Kelsey Hernandez, the floral designer says, “The atmosphere is very much like excitement, but chaos at the same time.” Kelsey tells us it that it doesn’t get any easier,…

Pickle ball paddle battle fundraiser for the Hope House

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Hope House hosted their First Baird Wealth management paddle battle. The battle is a fundraiser that gives different businesses and organizations the chance to have fun while giving up to $2,500 to a great cause. The tournament style game is also an opportunity to introduce people to the Hope House and give people the opportunity to pour…

Goodwill host a “Partner Day” at Bowling Green Opportunity Center

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- If you are in need of resources to help you get back on your feet today that got a little easier. Thanks to Goodwill Wellcare and other non-profits around the city of Bowling Green, the opportunity center offered people a one stop shop. They offered free flu shots Covid vaccines and Goodwill vouchers.This was more than free…

National Children’s speaks about National Children’s Dental Health Month

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and one in five children has a cavity. Many kids consume sugar and don’t clean their teeth consistently. This can impact their health in more ways than one. Experts say children with poor oral health often miss school and receive lower grades. Toothaches can also affect other body parts, and…

Kentucky State Police Angel Initiative

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY- Since 2016, Kentucky State Police’s Angel Initiative has been transforming lives. When you enter any KSP post and you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, an “Angel” will put you in touch with rehab facilities and help you find your way back to wellness by becoming a better version of yourself without judgment or the…

Snap and EBT benefits accepted at Mammoth Valley

SOUTHCENTRAL KENTUCKY – There is a brand new way for people to shop locally, and it will be available to many people in south central Kentucky. Mammoth Valley is partnering with other local farms and entrepreneurs to give people fresh and nutritious options for everyone by accepting SNAP and EBT benefits. With local pork, chicken and dozens of sauces, the…

Louisville Orchestra is coming to The SKyPAC

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Grammy award-winning Louisville Orchestra will be performing for free at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center right here in Bowling Green. The Louisville orchestra includes the soloist Yuja Wang, Teddy Abrams and members of the Orchestra of Kentucky. This monumental win is not only a win for the orchestra, it’s a win for the entire…

New laws for the homeless population

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY- As the homeless population across the commonwealth continues to rise, new laws are being added that could help benefit the economy but not always the homeless. Every year on Jan. 31, there is a “point and time count” required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Development. The count organizes the number of homeless people in the…