Author: Carlyle Coppins

The importance of Heimlich maneuver training

  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – From the senate chamber to right here at home, anyone can learn to do the Heimlich maneuver. After Sen. Rand Paul saved a fellow senator’s life in the chamber by using the move, learning how to properly help someone when they are choking can prove to be critical. We met with an expert and learned…

Officer Matt Davis lights community Christmas tree at the SKyPAC

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The streets filled Friday for the second annual tree lighting at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. From Christmas carols to officer Matt Davis lighting the tree, the night was a complete success. For everyone who got to experience these moments of anticipation, laughter and the Christmas spirit. “We like being part of the kick-off of…

Annual Teacher Hall of Fame hosted at Western Kentucky University

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Teaching is not an easy job by any means, and many students don’t appreciate what teachers do until later on in life. Every year since 2000, Western Kentucky University makes a difference for teachers by honoring educators and inducting them into the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame. The teachers that are recognized make big impacts in every…

2023 Gingerbread House at the SKYPAC

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The most wonderful time of the year is officially here, and you can experience the joy of Christmas at the 9th annual Gingerbread House Contest. When you enter South Central Kentucky Performing Arts Center,  you are hit with the sweet scent of cookies. When you see the creative concepts and designs it instantly feels like Christmas. Deborah…

Places to Park during the Light up Bowling Green Weekend

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- As downtown Bowling Green continues to grow, parking in the area remains a hot topic. City officials are ready for a busy weekend ahead and expect thousands of people to attend BG Lights Up and Saturday’s Christmas Parade. Some will walk to these events, but if you’re driving, you may be wondering where to park. Telia Butler,…

Potter Children’s Home accepting donations for Christmas wish lists

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Every day, Potter Children’s Home makes a difference in the lives of children and single parents, and things aren’t any different during the holidays. For decades, the children’s home has given the kids and parents the chance to make Christmas wish lists. Communities across south central Kentucky give them the gifts to make sure they all receive…

St. Gianna Pregnancy Home providing a home for pregnant women

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A new home is being built in Bowling Green that’s going to give women and unborn children in crisis the chance to have a better life, and the home will provide more than shelter. After speaking with the co-founders Missy Monroe and Katharyn Byrne, we learned that with help from many churches and members of the community,…

The importance of safe decorating during the holidays

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Nothing can ruin a holiday faster than a Christmas tree fire or someone getting injured from a decorating accident. I spoke to BGMU and a University of Kentucky program coordinator, and I learned that there are a few things you may want to avoid. While it is completely normal to get excited for the holidays and focus…

Med Center, dietitian advise on healthy holiday habits

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- If you’re ready to dive into your holiday meal or you are already warming up those leftovers, health experts say that balance is the key to maintaining healthy holiday habits. Like most Thanksgivings, eating is one of the top priorities. You may have found yourself eating a lot more than normal, but there are a few things…