GLASGOW, Ky. – Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, the Barren County YMCA and Salvation Army distributed all Angel Tree gifts to members of the community. Over the two days, the basketball court at the Ralph Bunce Community Center went from full to empty as over 400 Barren County families collected gifts donated via the Angel Tree. Each child received clothes,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Wednesday afternoon, the Barren River Area Development District held its final board of directors meeting of 2025. Members of the Barren River Area Development District gathered to review the year 2025 and discuss what’s to come in 2026. New members were welcomed in, as were previous members who were celebrated for their work anniversaries, ranging from one…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Since they were implemented one year ago, members of the Bowling Green community may have had questions about the flock cameras in the area. Tuesday Morning, Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force director Tommy Loving explained their purpose and how they help the community. Flock cameras were implemented throughout the area and are used to take…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Tuesday afternoon, the Russellville High School Culinary program held a ribbon-cutting, unveiling its new facility. The program’s new facility features several kitchens and appliances capable of preparing all sorts of meals. The four-year-old program was formerly in the main school building and only had a few kitchens and stoves to work with. With this new facility, the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As temperatures were predicted to drop as low as 10 degrees Monday, the Kummer-Little Recreation Center opened its doors to serve as a warming center for those who wanted to get out of the cold. The recreation center welcomed anyone from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday who needed a warm place. Hot coffee, snacks and hand…
GLASGOW, Ky.- Friday morning, University of Kentucky basketball legend Jack “Goose” Givens held a meet and greet at the Glasgow Electrical Plant Board. Numerous members of the Barren County community were in attendance to meet the Wildcat legend. People brought signs, posters, memorabilia, and lots of Kentucky merchandise to be signed by the 1978 National Champion. There was also a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After four years, some members of the community are still recovering from the effects of the December 2021 tornadoes. The Center for Accessible Living is helping these victims get back on their feet and find the resources that they need. The Center for Accessible Living helps advocate for victims of the tornado and helps them get…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thursday morning, the Tennessee-based company Restore Life Behavioral Health opened a new office in Bowling Green to help those in the community with mental health and other obstacles. The company held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of its new location, surrounded by members of the community and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. The…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Wednesday afternoon at Bowling Green High School, 130 students from 17 different countries around the world held a celebration, teaching their peers about the various holidays they celebrate. Students set up in the basketball arena, auxiliary gym and the performing arts center to share food, games, information and presentations about their cultures and holidays. The celebration…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. — The Russellville Rural Fire Department held a special roll-in celebration Tuesday evening to unveil its new truck. Community members gathered to help roll the new engine into the station before it was officially placed into service. The custom-made truck functions as both a fire engine and a water tanker. Officials say it will make responding to emergencies…
