BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- Barren-Metcalfe EMS and other local first responders held the “Code Hunger” food drive on Wednesday. The local EMS, Fire and Police departments set up at Food Lion and South Gate Houchens to collect canned food, non-perishables, baby food and formula to donate to those in the community in need as the holiday season approaches. The idea of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University held its annual Hope on The Hill event on the Downing Student Union lawn Wednesday afternoon. Numerous campus and local organizations, including Texas Roadhouse and the Bowling Green Police Department, were there to show students the resources that are available to them. Along with these organizations, students could enjoy relaxing activities like bracelet-making,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- This month, the Barren River Area Development District, also known as BRADD, is holding its annual donation drive. Community members from all 10 counties BRADD serves can donate items such as puzzle books, toiletries, blankets, slip-resistant socks and more to older members members of these communities. The drive is done each year to help those in each…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Western Kentucky University Student Veterans Alliance held its inaugural fall festival Friday. Members of the SVA, veterans, and other community members, along with some local organizations, gathered for a night of games, food, silent auctions, live music, face painting, and much more. The entire event was student-led, and SVA hopes not only to invite more local…
EDMONTON, Ky.- The Metcalfe County Elementary Beta Club started its 15th annual food drive Monday. The school-wide drive will last from Nov. 3 until Nov. 20. The school will be collecting both canned and non-perishable food for members of the community who are in need this holiday season. Metcalfe Elementary usually starts the drive in December, but due to the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Western Kentucky University Student Government Association launched its “Swipe It Forward” program in partnership with WKU Restaurant Groups on Monday. The program launched this week to help ensure students don’t go hungry on campus. Students can donate up to three meal swipes a semester and apply for assistance if needed. The meal swipes can be used…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – One local law enforcement agency is fighting the cold with its annual coat drive. On Monday, the Franklin Police Department kicked off its second annual “Cram the Cruiser” coat drive. From Oct. 27 until Nov. 21, the police department will be accepting coats for those in the community in need. As the temperatures drop and the winter…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Veterans Brigade held its monthly fundraiser at the Veterans Alliance Center, hosting a chili lunch for the community on Monday. The menu included chili, chili dogs and even chili in a bag for anyone looking for a warm meal. All of the proceeds from the event support veterans. This is just one of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Bowling Green Parks and Recreation hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat at Preston Miller Park on Thursday night. Hundreds of community members came out to enjoy free candy, festive decorations, and creative costumes at the family-friendly event. Local businesses and organizations set up decorated trunks, handed out candy, and hosted games for kids and families throughout the evening. Parks…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Operation Pride, a local nonprofit organization, held a flag-raising ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church on Wednesday to celebrate raising its 14th American flag along Interstates 65 and 165. The organization raises the flags not only to honor veterans, but to instill pride in members of the community and encourage travelers to stop and visit Bowling Green….
