Author: Carlyle Coppins

Remembering the award-winning radio host Don Neagle

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky.- The voice of award-winning radio host Don Neagle permeated the airwaves in Logan County for 60 years. Neagle’s last radio show on WRUS was earlier this month on Tuesday, Feb. 6. just days before he passed at the age of 86.  Myla Porter, WRUS on-air announcer, shares who he was to her and the community. Myla says,…

Skunk Mating Season in South Central Kentucky

SOUTH CENTRAL, KY.-Love is in the air this month, and you may have noticed that it doesn’t smell good. Skunk mating season happening right now. Males are searching for their mates and they might make a den out of your home. You may find them in your shed or in your crawl space. According to the Fish and Wildlife coordinator, …

Project Prom at Victory Hill Church

SCOTTSVILLE, KY.- Prom is a major milestone for many teens, and it can cost a pretty penny. One local church is lifting the financial burden that many students face. For the second time, Victory Hill Church is back with the return of its prom project, and it is bigger and better than ever. Not only will they be providing prom…

Creating a cleaner county

BARREN COUNTY, KY.- Barren County and Park City are working together to create a clean community. With their new recycling trailer at Bell’s Tavern Park, Barren County Solid Waste is making it easier for people to recycle plastic, aluminum cans, and lots of cardboard to help give people a better opportunity to recycle. Marcus Thurman, the Solid Waste Coordinator shares…

New Glasgow Boys and Girls Club location

GLASGOW, KY.- The Glasgow Boys and Girls Club facility is opening the doors to their Craft Innovation Campus next Monday. The new innovation campus will create limitless opportunities to provide an environment that will develop their skills so that the children that use the new facility will be able to build a better future. Wade Copas Operations Director of Boys…

JNM Kentucky Closure

GLASGOW KY.- Local Glasgow manufacturer JNM is moving its operations back to Canada. Ultimately letting go of 65 full-time employees. The UAW strike played a part in the major impact on the business, and unfortunately, they couldn’t get through it. The company decided that it was best for JNM to move its operations from Glasgow. Despite all the negativity, the…

Combining cultures during the Afrighanistan Lunch Hour

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Bowling Green has been a refugee resettlement city since 1979. The city has been offering tools to refugees who may not have the resources they need to succeed. Women in the refugee community in Bowling Green spread knowledge and culture through food. Dr. William Mkamta, C.A.R.E. The President and Founder tells us how cooking for the community…

‘American Pickers’ is looking for historic artifacts in Hart County

HART COUNTY, Ky.- If you’ve got a unique family treasure or an antique knick-knack pull it out of storage and dust it off because it could be the perfect pick. “American Pickers” is headed to Hart County, and they are ready to find the hidden treasure you’re ready to sell. The pickers are choosing Hart County because they know that…

Classy Cactus is coming to the White Squirrel in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- If you’re looking for a way to get down and dirty and still, keep it classy check this out. Classy Cactus Farm is on the way to Bowling Green. Thanks to a Western Kentucky University alum. They will be hosting a succulent and cacti bar. Jill Thornell Classy Cactus Barn Owner tells how your floral arrangement does…

Junior NBA Program at the Bowling Green Boys and Girls Club

  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Boys and Girls Club is introducing Junior NBA BG and uniting the community. Thanks to the support from Bowling Green native and current Chicago Bulls NBA player Terry Taylor, kids across the city will have a greater chance to chase their dreams. Taylor tells us why he came back to Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary School, where…