Author: Carlyle Coppins

Congressman Brett Guthrie discusses possible ban of TikTok

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-United States Representative for Kentucky Second District, Brett Guthrie spoke about a bill the house has voted to move forward that deals with the popular social media app TikTok. Lawmakers continue to discuss and research ways to limit threats and ensure the safety of everyone who uses TikTok. The app is owned by the Chinese-based company Byte Dance….

WKU Literacy Ambassadors deliver books to Bristow Elementary

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Future teachers studying education are developing literacy for students of all ages across South Central Kentucky. At Bristow Elementary, the literacy ambassadors delivered hundreds of books to seventy kids, giving them more opportunities to read at home, and instill the joy of reading back into kids one book at a time. Aubry Weaver a WKU Literacy Ambassador…

Girl Scout Cookie booths to offer in-person sales starting Friday

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – It’s Girl Scout Cookie season, and the Girl Scouts of South Central Kentucky will be at a location near you. Starting March 8, Girl Scouts from Warren County, Barren County and many other counties will be set up outside of local business franchises and offering deliveries. Felicia Bland, a Girl Scout outreach coordinator, tells us how…

Focusing on foster care in South Central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- At the end of December, more than 8,000 children were waiting to be placed in a foster home. We learned from Life Skills, at least 10 kids a week need placement, and it’s hard because there are not enough foster parents to foster these kids. Diane Eidson, a CASA advocate and social worker shares how making a…

Free ice cream for pajama donations at Bruster’s Ice Cream

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Wearing your PJs will be a whole lot sweeter this weekend for you and several children across South Central Kentucky. CASA and Bruster’s real ice cream are coming together to support foster children and giving away free ice cream and free pajamas. This is more than just free clothes for children. These pajamas will help the children…

Eastern Elementary is sharing the love to the National Guard over seas

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- What started as penny wars to help three members of the National Guard, grew bigger than Eastern Elementary School could imagine. The elementary school and the community are donating and creating care packages for the national guardsmen who are overseas. The opportunity to create and give back, gave the students a chance to learn and understand the…

Change your smoke detector batteries during Daylight Saving

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky.- It is that time of year, and as daylight saving time approaches, fire departments are encouraging everyone to change the batteries in their smoke detectors. If your smoke detector is constantly beeping, that might be your sign to replace the batteries or get a new smoke detector. Many stores sell smoke detectors that last up to ten…

Gearing up for spring bee season

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- In 2023, several beekeepers across the country lost 50% of their bee population, and this spring is crucial to the entire bee population. Re-populating will not only impact the bees, it will also impact the production of our flowers fruits and vegetables Keith Kauffman, a beekeeper who experience a major loss of bees last year shares how…

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. Kentucky is number one in colon cancer incidents, and number four in mortality. Colon cancer can be caused by consuming foods that aren’t good for gut health, but preventing colon cancer starts with knowing your body, recognizing the symptoms and getting your colon screened to save your life. Avinash Bhakta, M.D….

Mardi Gras Madness returns to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Mardi Gras Madness was back this weekend, and it was bigger and better than before at the NCM Motorsport Track. The Bowling Green Kiwanis Club brings out the south central Kentucky community together every year this offers a wide variety of parades and raffles with all the proceeds going to benefit children.  Cassie Lain Duchess of Lain…