Author: Gus Warren

Local police stations recognize National Police Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Police departments throughout the area are celebrating National Police Week, a week dedicated to honoring their service and those that were lost in the line of duty. Numerous departments throughout south-central Kentucky are celebrating National Police Week to honor those that were lost in the line of duty and the sacrifices they make each day. Throughout…

Med Center holds annual Nursing Awards ceremony

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Monday afternoon, Med Center Health recognized and honored its very own with the annual Nursing Awards Ceremony. Many nurses and family members were in attendance as many awards were given out, including the Rookie of the Year, the Faye White Leadership Award and the Nurse of the Year. Jaclyn Carter, a NICU Nurse at Med Center took…

Metcalfe County Fire Chief recognized for 60 years of service

EDMONTON, KY.- On Tuesday evening, longtime Metcalfe County Fire Department Chief, Jerry Clemmons, was recognized for 60 years of service to the Edmonton community. Community members gathered to honor Clemmons for his decades of service, sacrifice and dedication to the city. Mayor Doug Smith presented Clemmons with a commemorative plaque, while family, friends and fellow community members shared gifts, memories…

Proclamation at Allen County Senior Center honors Older Americans Month

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Monday afternoon, Barren River Development District, along with local officials, held an open house at the Allen County Senior Center, followed by a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Older Americans Month. Scottsville Mayor David Burch and Allen County Judge Executive Dennis Harper were in attendance to sign the proclamation. Community members were also allowed to tour the…

Hotel Inc. holds First Friday Lunch and Learn for the month of May

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Friday afternoon, Hotel Inc. invited members of the community to attend its monthly Lunch and Learn event. Community members attended the event to learn what Hotel Inc. is about and its mission. This luncheon focused on its current focus on impacting housing, health and community in Bowling Green. Attendees also learned about what services the organization…

Butler County Animal Shelter holds adoptions during the 45th Buick GS Nationals

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – When you come to Beech Bend Raceway, you’re usually there for a few things: loud cars, good food and… pet adoptions? During the Buick GS Nationals from April 29 to May 2, the Butler County Animal Shelter, along with other shelters, have partnered to hold adoptions throughout the event. Richard Lasseter, president of the Buick GS…

Warren County Fire Department celebrates 2026 volunteer graduates

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- On Monday evening, the Warren County Fire Department celebrated its 2026 volunteer recruiting class for the first since the program ended a decade ago. After nine months of training, 16 recruits from across the county graduated and are now certified volunteer firefighters. Each recruit completed more than 200 hours of training and visited multiple fire stations throughout…

Sheriff Hightower has lunch and talks about scam calls at Oakland Baptist Church

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Friday morning, Sheriff Brett Hightower traveled to Oakland Baptist Church to enjoy a lunch and talk about current crime trends, specifically phone and text message scams. There was quite the crowd today for Hightower at Oakland Baptist, including his mother-in-law in attendance. Hightower discussed several topics, such as the yearly budget in the city and some new…

Bowling Green High School holds Practical Living Skills day for students

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Bowling Green High School gave students an opportunity to learn new things outside of the core curriculum Wednesday, April 22 with their Practical Living Skills day. Students got to spend the day learning and practicing skills, such as financial literacy, car maintenance, health and safety practice and even learning how to tie a tie. The Bowling Green…

Local business owner restores 146-year-old Morgantown Bank sign

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – In Morgantown, a local business owner recently restored the old bank sign that stood on top of their building, which has been around for 146 years. The Old Morgantown Bank has been around since 1880, and last Friday, business owner Laurie Keen finally got the sign put back up after nearly two years of restorations. Keen and…