Author: Carlyle Coppins

The Quasquibicentennial celebration of 225 years of Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.-If you’re staying in Barren County, the Quasquibicentennial Celebration is a weekend full of festivities to celebrate over 200 years of Barren County. Throughout this weekend celebration, expect to experience excitement with friends and family while enjoying free food, live music, and to wrap up the weekend, a time capsule will be filled with all things 2023. Jessie…

Run for Sight 5k Walk/Run at Covington Woods Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Many people from all over south central Kentucky laced up their shoes and gathered at Covington Woods Park to hit the ground running for sight. The 5k run is the first part of a series, and it united hundreds of adults and children from near and far. This race even inspired a trained runner from South Africa,…

Latest addition to downtown Glasgow proves to be more than a mural

GLASGOW, Ky. – In Glasgow, a new mural has appeared on a historic building. A burst of color, history and creativity is in downtown Glasgow, but there’s a message behind this work of art. “It’s just I don’t know, it’s really awesome, something you don’t see anywhere really,” says the artist behind the mural, Casey Page. You may have seen…

Preparing for Extreme Weather

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- This year the red cross responded to nearly twice as many weather disasters than in years past. Several of those devastating weather events happening in Kentucky, surprising many residents. Steve Cunanan Regional CEO of the Red Cross says, “When I’m in areas the number one thing that people come back to me and say is I never…

Preliminary hearing reveals further details in Bowling Green murder case

WARREN COUNTY, Ky- For the first time grizzly details surrounding the death of 22-year-old Alexandra Hemmann have been released, including the fact that her body was left inside the apartment on Winners Circle for multiple days after her death. We also got the first glimpse of 25-year-old David Profitt, who is charged with her murder. According to the detectives testimony…

Glasgow Police Department celebrates grand opening of maintenance and training facility

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is ready to take on anything that comes its way, because of their brand new maintenance and training facility. The new facility assures the safety of the Glasgow community and the local police department by providing services like changing spark plugs, oil, inspecting transmissions and so much more. They also offer training services…

How solar panels can impact your home

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Many people are beginning to make the switch to solar energy. Solar panels are becoming more affordable and more beneficial for many homeowners. According to experts, solar panels help the entire world by reducing the amount of pollution. Solar panels work in any climate add value to your home and reduces your power bill. “The big…

UK expert discusses uses of Wegovy, other weight loss drugs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Many medications for weight loss like Wegovy are known to help people with diabetes and high blood pressure. According to Brooke Hudspeth, associate dean of UK College of Pharmacy, “Medications that are indicated for patients whose BMI or body mass index put them in the overweight or obese category, especially if they have conditions that can…

The expansion of the Warren County Jail

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- The Warren County Jail is growing beyond its capacity. This is impacting the staff and especially the inmates. The last jail expansion was more than 20 years ago, when they added 200 beds. According to Warren County jailer Stephen Harmon, “Everyone celebrates the fact that Bowling Green – Warren County is the fastest growing city in the…

Local farmers adjust to Kentucky heat

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The oppressive heat felt across south central Kentucky has most of us next to the AC, but for local farmers, spending a day inside is not an option. Workers at Ruby Branch Farms have spent more time outside this week while watering plants multiple times a day to keep them hydrated. The Simpson County farm says this…