SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – From academic pressure to extracurricular activities, there are several reasons for the decline by nine. This phenomenon refers to the decline in reading by the age of nine. Researchers discovered 57% of 8-year-olds read for fun. By the age of 9, only 35 percent continue this trend. Laura Beth Fox-Ezell, executive program manager of Warren County…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky.- Med Center Health announced Wednesday that Logan Memorial Hospital will become Med Center Health’s seventh hospital. Logan Memorial Hospital is located in Russellville, serving a population of approximately 45,000. The addition also includes three medical office buildings on the main campus, as well as rural health clinics located in Russellville, Auburn and Elkton. The vice president of…
WARREN COUNTY, KY.- There are 52 butterfly species endangered here in the bluegrass state, many different organizations are doing their part to make sure that things don’t get worse than they are. Kim Buckman, the Chairman and master gardener says, “The numbers this year through the monarch watch org were the worst they’ve ever been, so and we don’t know…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The City of Bowling Green says it is working on removing debris. More than 50 different addresses have already called the City of Bowling Green for help removing debris all over their neighborhood and damage to their homes. Many people are out picking up big branches and trying to fix the damage done, but when you’re picking…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Running miles upon miles completing hundreds of squats pull-ups and push-ups during Memorial day at Crossfit Old School was all to honor and remember Lieutenant Michael Murphy. Erin Richter, a coach and the owner of Crossfit Old School shares a part of the journey, “It was never meant to be Memorial Day, Murph. It was the family…
WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Aviation Heritage Park is celebrating this Memorial Day by unveiling a new exhibit. The Space Shuttle Atlantis replica was shown to the community today. People came from all over the commonwealth to be inspired and to see the astronaut from Russellville Terry Wilcutt who flew in this space shuttle twice. Bob Bubnis, the executive director of the …
WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- In Warren County, remembering veterans who served this country is being celebrated beyond Memorial Day. Over 11,000 flags were placed in the Fairview Cemetery by Warren County High School students. The students are not only recognizing this national holiday. Axil Alexander, a member of the Greenwood High School JROTC, tells us they are sacrificing their summer day…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Students from several districts are out of school for the summer, and The Boys and Girls Club of Bowling Green is gearing up to ensure the students have everything they need to have a successful summer. The CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Bowling Green, Liz Bernard Clark, tells us how important having the Boys…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Between Memorial Day and Labor Day is a higher time for injuries among children. On average between 2019 and 2021, there were 4,056 UI deaths each year among children ages 0 to 14 years in the U.S. According to Norton’s Children Hospital, Memorial Day kicks off trauma season. This is also known as the 100 deadliest days…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Uniting the community is important, and not everyone can afford to attend some annual events. This weekend, the Bowling Green Freedom Walkers are kicking off the summer season by hosting their annual Connecting with Our Community event, providing a good time with resources, games and food, all for free. LeMegan Shelton, director of operations for the…
