Author: Carlyle Coppins

Phoenix Rising changing the narrative on sex trafficking

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The nationally recognized organization Phoenix Rising is advocating and empowering sex trafficking victims while shedding light on the common misconception about how victims are trafficked. A board member of the organization says that a lot of people think that this is something that is done by complete strangers, but the majority of human trafficking situations are…

The New Addition of Horses to The Beautify I-65 Project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Be on the look out for the new additions to Operation Pride’s Beautify I-65- project. They are adding life size horses made of recycled cans. The project is uniting many members and organizations in our community, and is going to give Bowling Green and Warren County a place where people want to come and won’t forget when they…

Warren County Election Education Task Force prepares community to vote

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- Kentucky’s general election is less than two months away and there are many community members who aren’t planning on voting. The Warren County Election Education Tasks Force is coming together to change that narrative. The members of this task force are Kentucky citizens who are coming together to make sure that you have all the knowledge you…

Be ‘Red Cross Ready’ with a free weather radio

  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Red Cross is partnering with the Plano Fire Department to ensure the Warren County community is staying prepared for any natural disaster. When it comes to tornadoes, severe thunder storms and flooding, experts want to ensure that people are fully equipped and ready to face any disaster. Next week, the Red Cross will be…

The New Riverfront Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Neighborhood and city services is giving the river front park what some might call a facelift. The city is unveiling the new design of the park. While hosting a workshop, the city gave community members the chance to share their thoughts on what works and what doesn’t work within the park. We spoke with a city commissioner to…

Little Learners Bus on the road to readiness in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- The Warren County Public Schools Little Learners are on the road to readiness, and giving learning a new look for children 0-5 across the county. According to the the director of pre-school outreach Mrs. Paige Hargett, “To be able to have another aspect of an educational experience is very exciting for Warren County. To be able to…

WKU Marching Band invited to take on London

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- The WKU Big Red marching band is going to the London New Year’s Day Parade. Director of WKU band athletics Matthew McCurry says, “It’s very exciting. What we try and do is create these experiences for these students to just help them create memories and love what they do in the band and get them out in…

New Warren Elementary School breaks ground

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Construction began Monday on a new elementary school building. With Bowling Green being one of the fastest growing cities in Kentucky, Warren County Public Schools says they need more space. Community members gathered to break ground on the new Warren Elementary School. It will be located on Brookwood Drive and offer more space and new amenities to…

Teranga Academy vs Geo International High School soccer match breaks barriers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Teranga Academy in Bowling Green is breaking barriers and preparing foreign students to become excellent citizens, future leaders and to connect with the world. The independent school has been open for two years, providing  junior high and high school students who have been in the United States for three years or less with the chance to…

Horse Cave Heritage Festival celebrates 22 years

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Members of the Horse Cave community reunited over the weekend. The Horse Cave Heritage Festival returned for another year of fresh homemade food, antique cars and all kinds of talented musicians. Many residents who currently live in Horse Cave, Kentucky and those who used to live there, gathered at the festival celebrating its history and past…