Author: Carlyle Coppins

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….

New Bluegrass Shopping Development coming to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Several new shopping developments could be on the way to Bowling Green. The city approved an agreement with a development company to split the cost of an extension to Bluegrass Farms Boulevard. The plan is to create new retail opportunities like what you may see in big cities like Nashville or Lexington and will provide more for…

Middle school students attend All Girls Auto Know to learn about STEM, auto careers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Bowling Green Junior High School hosted The Southern Automotive Woman’s Forum All Girls Auto Know program, sparking the interest of young girls headed in the automotive and STEM fields. Principal Robert Lightning is intentional about the progression of his students. Lightening says, “The ultimate goal is just to continue to expose our students, to provide them with…

Cooking in Kentucky before the Civil War

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s safe to assume, many of us know that cooking has changed over the last century. From baking in a Dutch oven, utilizing salamanders, even down to who cooks in the kitchen, it all has changed. Many historians focus on commonly discussed political perspectives, but one Eastern Kentucky University professor takes a deeper dive into the…

Warren County Public Schools new Education Foundation

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- There is a new foundation on the rise providing limitless opportunities and making a big impact on the students in Warren County. The education foundation is cultivating spaces for the students to build partnerships with business leaders, and community leaders creating a better future for students and the county. Chris Whitfield, Market President of South Central Bank…

St. Teresa Ministries celebrates World Food Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Tuesday was World Food Day, and to celebrate St. Teresa Ministries was doing big things for Bowling Green. The local nonprofit donated over $80,000 and several food items to honor MEALS Inc., St. Joseph Food Pantry, Holy Spirit Food Pantry and Holy Spirit International Outreach. These pantries have been providing food and support to people in the…