BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green recognized community sponsors Wednesday during a luncheon at The Mint Gaming Hall as preparations continue for this year’s Thunderfest celebration. The catered event honored the businesses and individuals whose support helps make the annual Independence Day celebration possible. Organizers say Thunderfest is the largest fireworks show in south-central Kentucky and…
MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Recent flooding continues to affect travel across Hart County, with several roads remaining closed due to high water. County officials say the intersection of Kentucky highways 677 and 740 remains closed as crews continue to assess conditions and make repairs where needed. Emergency crews have been able to reopen several roadways throughout the day as floodwaters recede,…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The WKU Glasgow Campus wrapped up its inaugural Youth Innovation Camp this week with a showcase highlighting projects created by students throughout the five-day program. Parents, family members, and community supporters were invited to Friday’s showcase to view the campers’ work and celebrate what they accomplished during the week. More than 30 students, ranging from second grade…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Ramsey Theatre Company is bringing Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to the SKYPAC stage this weekend. This production marks the third and final show in Ramsey Theatre Company’s summer season at SKYPAC. The cast features performers from across the country, along with members of the Bowling Green community. The musical includes more than 30…
Source: Bowling Green Independent School District. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent Schools has announced that Teranga Academy has officially changed its name to Purples Academy. The school will transition to its new name beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The newcomer program first launched in 2022, designed to help multilingual teens with interrupted formal education into American schools….
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Residents gathered Tuesday evening at the Barren County Fairgrounds to help shape the county’s future during a strategic planning meeting hosted by the Barren River Area Development District. The meeting focused on developing priorities and goals for the next five years across 11 key areas, including infrastructure, workforce development, leadership development and other community needs. Community…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library welcomed community members to The Capitol on Monday evening for “A Celtic Celebration,” an event held in honor of the summer solstice. Attendees enjoyed live Irish and Scottish music as part of the festivities, which highlighted various aspects of Celtic culture and heritage. The event featured traditional poetry, dance and musical…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green business is using photography to give back to a good cause. Heritage Row Photography is participating in the Simply Me Photo Contest. Simply Me is a charity-based event featuring several photo categories for children, pet owners, couples and high school seniors. Participants will have the opportunity to compete for a chance to be…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Members of the Barren County community gathered at First United Methodist Church to participate in the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive. The event serves as a friendly competition between the Glasgow Police Department and the Glasgow Fire Department to see which organization can donate the most blood to the American Red Cross. While the departments…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph partnered with the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday to celebrate its grand opening. Organizers say the school is the first Catholic high school to open in the Bowling Green area in more than 50 years. School leaders said the school has a maximum capacity of 150 students,…
