Author: Carlyle Coppins

The long lost letter that reunited a father and a daughter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- History can keep a family together. Right in Bowling Green, KY, the beginning of what could be described as a great novel, it could even be called a love letter that found its way into a daughter’s hands after years of being hidden. It was a typical harvest-fest weekend for many people in Bowling Green, for the…

Daylight saving and sleeping tips for the extra hour

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- In the 1950’s, the average amount of sleep for people was nine hours. Now the average amount of sleep for people is between six and seven hours. With daylight saving around the corner, there are a few things you may need to know when it comes to daylight saving and how it impacts all of us this…

Warren County Public Library hosts Day of the Dead celebration

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Many think the Day of the Dead is the Mexican version of Halloween, but it is not. The Warren County Public Library is clearing up some misconceptions when it comes to the Day of the Dead holiday. While hosting a celebration, the staff of the library wanted to reach many goals. One goal specifically is to educate…

KSP warns to plan a safe ride home this Halloween

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Kids are grabbing costumes and getting ready to run from house to house, but they need to be aware of the dangers that could be on the roadways. While celebrating the frightening fun night by consuming alcohol or any other substance is not unheard of, you should still be cautious and consider the safety of others. If…

UK ‘Kentucky Can’ Capital Campaign reaches $2.1B grant to make education more accessible

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The largest fundraising campaign in the history of the commonwealth reached its $2 billion goal and is making education more accessible to students. The University of Kentucky launched the “Kentucky Can” Campaign. Over 160,000 supporters from Kentucky counties contributed to this campaign. It creates thousands of scholarships to make further education more accessible to students across the…

Bowling Green Rotary Club Shoe Project at local schools

WARREN COUNTY.- Many students at local schools are in need, and a group of people all about service stepped in to help by providing shoes that are a necessity this season. Bowling Green Rotary Club recognizes that not everyone has access to new shoes, so they partnered with Shoe Carnival and targeted many schools with the greatest need for shoes….

Smiths Grove Lions Club shows appreciation for Warren RECC

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. -The Smiths Grove Lions Club is honoring Warren RECC for all the assistance they gave the Smiths Grove community following numerous catastrophic hurricanes. The WRECC linemen were honored by the Lions Club at a breakfast in their honor. The treasurer with Smiths Grove Lions Club, John Smith says, “We thought $50 might not buy too many energy…

The National Fossil Day Celebration at Mammoth Cave National Park

SOUTH CENTRAL, KENTUCKY,- The discovery of species that are millions of years old are providing so many people with a fun and educational experience. Dozens gathered  to celebrate National Fossil Day and to learn more about the fun when it comes to finding fossils at Mammoth Cave National Park. Paleontologists and researchers from across the state of Kentucky spread the…

Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

BOWLING GREEN,KY.- October is Officially Domestic Violence Awareness month, and it recognizes domestic violence victims and survivors. Governor Andy Beshear recognized this month at a state level and signs a declaration to ensure that fewer people are experiencing domestic violence conditions. Governor Beshear expresses his ultimate goal for domestic violence victims that will become survivors. He says,  “I’m going to…

Hillvue Heights hosting Single Moms Oil change this Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green is reaching the community in so many ways this week. One way they are reaching the city is by changing the oil of any single mother that comes to their church this weekend.  They will also wash your car, provide activities for the kids, and feed the single mothers and their families….