Author: Carlyle Coppins

SBA offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans in select counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Many local businesses could see relief if the business or nonprofit is suffering economically after the tornadoes that came through Kentucky and Tennessee earlier last month. Thanks to the Small Business Administration, small businesses and nonprofits in Allen County, Simpson County and four other counties in Kentucky qualify for economic injury loans. The loans will support those…

Mammoth Cave National Park: a new year brings new additions

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky.- Mammoth Cave National Park is going above and beyond to ensure that they have more in store for 2024. The park is taking the time to prepare, during their slower season, by making several new improvements, from new railings inside of the caves to their brand new lodge for the new year and the new guests. The…

The Feeding Faith reopens to provide meals in Scottsville every Monday

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky.-  If you’re hungry and looking for a free hot meal, you don’t have to look any further than an organization in Allen County. For the first time since COVID, The Feeding Faith is open for anyone in need. Thanks to help from several volunteers and people donating money or their time, so many people in the Scottsville community…

New Annual Ownership Fee for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Starting January 1st 2024 Kentucky electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles will have registration fees. The fees will go to the Kentucky Road Fund to maintain and develop transportation infrastructure. The New Annual Ownership Fees will be $120 for electric vehicles…$60 for hybrids… and $60 for electric motorcycles. The fee will be due at initial registration and each…

Kickstart the New Year with I.V. Therapy at Renew

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Beginning the new year is not the easiest thing to do, and if you’re looking for a quick way to kickstart your new years’ resolution, Renew provides an aesthetically pleasing experience that will leave you rejuvenated and ready to face the New Year. With their injectable I.V. therapy, it is an effective approach filled with vitamins that…

Safely celebrating the holiday season

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- As National Impaired Driving Prevention Month comes to a close we want to remind you to remain proactive. If you’re celebrating or enjoying the new year, it’s important that you plan ahead. If you will be under the influence. Experts expect a 117% increase in drunk driving related accidents that hurt people and cause fatal accidents. Sometimes,…

Bowling Green Tourism Recap

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- As we wrap up 2023, we must look at the major milestones accomplished by several tourism attractions here in Bowling Green. The number of visitors who come to Bowling Green surpasses previous years. Thanks to the ARPA funds, tourism has impacted Bowling Green citizens and other cities like Atlanta, Cincinnati, and so much more. According to Lauren…

2023 Community Kwanzaa Building a Brighter Community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Many members of the Bowling Green community gathered at State Street Baptist Church to honor and celebrate how far the African-American community has come. At the annual community Kwanzaa celebration, there was libation and tributes to the ancestors. Several community leaders lit a candle and shared what the seven principles of Kwanzaa meant to them. John Hardin…

Properly disposing of Christmas trees with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Since the 1980s, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife have been recycling Christmas trees and creating habitats for fish. They are still recycling live Christmas trees today to ensure that fish and other wildlife have all the resources they need to survive. Marcy Anderson, the program coordinator at Kentucky Fish and Wildlife shares why they began recycling trees and…