Author: Carlyle Coppins

Edmonson County Water District addresses concerns with water quality

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky.- Residents in Edmonson County are noticing what some say is an alarming difference in their drinking water. One local resident, Jenny Turley, shares her first reaction to seeing what the water did to her wash cloth. Jenny says, “Shock! I was shocked. I was surprised. I always knew it smelled like chlorine, but to go so far…

Warren County Clerk’s Office will not be processing March renewals

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- If your vehicle registration does not expire until March 31, the Warren County Clerk’s Office is not processing any March renewals because of the motor vehicle upgrade. The state has officially sent out January, February, and March notices. However, with the new system not functioning properly, the county clerk says the best way to move forward for…

Kids on the Block session for children dealing with loss

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- If your child is having a difficult time processing the loss of a friend or family member, Kentucky’s Kids on the Block is creating a space where your child can learn how to cope with losing someone. Kids on the Block and Hospice of Southern Kentucky are coming together to teach elementary-age children new ways to face…

Community Service Project provides bags with resources for refugee expecting and new mothers

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Finding support as a refugee is not always easy, but thanks to Refuge BG a local non-profit organization. It’s getting a little easier for others to spread support to refugee mothers. Refuge Bowling Green is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce Leadership BG to spread knowledge about refugees. They gave more than 70 refugee mothers support and…

Warren County warming centers see large turnout

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warming centers proved to be a much-needed place for many people in Warren County during the brutal winter weather last week. Many nonprofit organizations came together and used Christ Episcopal Church, Capitol Theatre and other locations in Warren County to create spaces for people who did not have shelter from the cold. A warming center volunteer,…

Winter weather road conditions in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- As temperatures are expected to dip below freezing, you can bet the snow and ice are here to stay this weekend. Everybody driving across the county and the region this weekend needs to be cautious, especially on secondary roads. You may be driving while the chilling temperatures drop. If you are, you need to be aware of…

New Kavis system implemented in county clerk’s offices across Kentucky

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- The new KAVIS system at county clerk’s offices across Kentucky has been put in place. This new system is set to streamline the process for license plates in the Department of Motor Vehicles at county clerk’s offices across the entire Commonwealth. Here in Warren County, some things are working and some things are not. This is why…

Kentucky’s new agriculture commissioner visits Bowling Green

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- The newly elected agriculture commissioner, Jonathan Shell, made a stop in Warren County Thursday for the Kentucky Commodity Conference, where hundreds of people gathered to become more educated on the topic of marketing agriculture. Shell was extremely excited to be in town today and present the Friend of Raising Hope Award to Ann Mead. He also felt…