Author: Carlyle Coppins

Snap and EBT benefits accepted at Mammoth Valley

SOUTHCENTRAL KENTUCKY – There is a brand new way for people to shop locally, and it will be available to many people in south central Kentucky. Mammoth Valley is partnering with other local farms and entrepreneurs to give people fresh and nutritious options for everyone by accepting SNAP and EBT benefits. With local pork, chicken and dozens of sauces, the…

Louisville Orchestra is coming to The SKyPAC

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Grammy award-winning Louisville Orchestra will be performing for free at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center right here in Bowling Green. The Louisville orchestra includes the soloist Yuja Wang, Teddy Abrams and members of the Orchestra of Kentucky. This monumental win is not only a win for the orchestra, it’s a win for the entire…

New laws for the homeless population

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY- As the homeless population across the commonwealth continues to rise, new laws are being added that could help benefit the economy but not always the homeless. Every year on Jan. 31, there is a “point and time count” required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Development. The count organizes the number of homeless people in the…

Two new shark species at Mammoth Cave National Park

MAMMOTH CAVE, KY.- Two new shark species were discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park. The staff discovered the sharks were not known to science, and they are more than three hundred forty million years old. They named them after the cave superintendent and a volunteer group that’s worked with the park since 1957. Not only will these new additions be…

Massive expansion in the works Chaney’s Dairy Barn

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- As Warren County continues to grow and expand, Chaney’s Dairy Barn is falling right in line and doubling its current size. Thanks to their large investment of $2.6 million, they’ve already started working on adding to  Chaney’s by hiring new staff and they are also adding an area where you can watch the ice cream come straight…

Don’t ditch Dry January

SOUTH CENTRAL, KENTUCKY.- If you made the vow to complete Dry January, don’t quit the fast too fast. If continuing a Dry January is the last thing on your mind consider the benefits. Experts recommend that you don’t ditch it so soon. There are many advantages to quitting alcohol from better sleep and shedding extra weight. The long-term benefits are…

Preventing winter pests and wildlife in your home

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Keeping critters out of your home may not be easy, especially during the cold winter months. Many crawlers find their way inside for warmth, because your heat may be running longer than normal during this time of year. Jimmy Blankenship, owner of Guarantee Pest Control, tells us that seeing the animals during the winter is common…

Warren RECC’s work with Buc-ee’s

SMITH’S GROVE, KY.- The new Buc-ee’s is underway, and thanks to Warren RECC, it will be lit up and ready to go by the time it opens. In about 14 days, WRECC completely installed the transformer for the new Buc-ees in Smith’s Grove, Kentucky. The massive transformer will supply the entire facility with 7200 volts. Josh Poston, the district manager…

U.S. Representative Guthrie responds to water issues in Edmonson County

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- As we continue to watch for new developments in Edmonson County, local officials, and state leaders work to solve the ongoing tap water issues for residents in the Edmonson County water district area. Congressman Brett Guthrie is doing what he can to help and tells us the two separate issues need to be resolved. First, helping the…