Author: Carlyle Coppins

The CORE of Scottsville begins Thanksgiving with Prayer Breakfast

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky.- For many in south central Kentucky, the season of thanks and giving begins with prayer. That’s exactly how The Core in Scottsville begins its day. The local nonprofit hosted the annual prayer breakfast as a way to unite the community to give thanks. The executive director of The Core, Ernie Stafford, tells us why this tradition that’s been…

Shop Small Saturday in Warren County and Scottsville Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The holiday weekend is still upon us. One way you can get out and support small businesses this weekend is by shopping small this Saturday. When you shop small, you make a big impact not just for the businesses, but also for the community. The owner of Sarah’s Stiches, Sarah Edmunson, shares the value of having a…

Avoiding illness during holiday travel

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- During the holidays, you may be catching a flight or passing food to family and friends, but sometimes we don’t consider potentially passing on an illness. We sat down with a doctor from T.J. Samson Community Hospital to discuss the risk of getting sick during the holidays. Dr. Taylor Patrick, chief resident physician at T.J. Samson, says…

Tra Di Noi Ristorante is bringing Bowling Green fresh Italian flavors

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new restaurant is welcoming a world of Italian flavors into Bowling Green. The new eatery, Tra Di Noi Ristorante, is taking the space of longtime Bowling Green staple Mariah’s. The business is serving up fresh Italian dishes made from scratch. The owner, Arnis Hoti, shared what he hopes customers can discover at his new restaurant….

Black Friday shopping tips

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- When it comes to your money, things can get a little out of control during the holidays. With black Friday shopping, it could feel like the money is falling out of your pocket. While planning for the fun, experts recommend that you create a budget, setting aside a little extra for yourself, and using price-comparing tools to…

Tips to avoid turkey day triggers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The holiday season is traditionally filled with joy, but more than 30% of Americans are experiencing pressure during the holidays. This can be triggering. Holidays can be tough for several reasons you may be experiencing more stress from financial worry to the burden of having or not having family around. Leisa Landers, a licensed clinical social worker,…

Med Center Health discusses future projects in Warren, Barren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As Bowling Green continues to grow, Med Center Health is keeping up and expanding across South Central Kentucky. Three new projects are planned to expand in both Bowling Green and Glasgow. One project is a five-story patient care tower at the medical center’s Bowling Green campus. It will be the new location for women and children’s services…

Back Up the Blue event honoring Officer Matt Davis and his service

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center hosted the Back Up the Blue Benefit Concert. The concert brought out many members of the Bowling Green community. One hundred percent of the proceeds went to support Officer Matt Davis. With several performing acts Caryn Dixon Michael Fabrizio Charlie Berry Ben Gallaher and many others; the support was there. However,…

Community Christmas tree delivered to SKyPAC for holiday season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green received quite a large gift Wednesday morning. The second annual Christmas tree lighting is happening Dec. 1, but it wouldn’t be complete without this tree. The delivery of a 32-foot tall pine oak tree arrived in downtown Bowling Green at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. Jeff Reed, CEO of SKyPAC, shared his excitement…