BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- It’s no secret that Barbie is becoming more diverse by the day, but, as we all know, Barbie wasn’t always this way. Many know that Barbie began as a blonde hair blue-eyed doll, but it wasn’t until 1980 that Ruth Handler, the founder of Barbie and Beulah Mitchell, came up with the idea of Black Barbie. The…
FRANKLIN SIMPSON, Ky.- The Franklin Simpson Fire and Rescue Station is getting a few new additions. After an official meeting, the station is hiring two- 24-hour full-time firemen. There will be two firemen on call from home. This will ensure that crews are ready to go no matter what time it is. Chief Leslie Goodrum shares this will benefit the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
