Author: Hayden Ballinger

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Warren County Planning Commission approves development proposals during monthly meeting

Hayden Ballinger,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Warren County Planning Commission approved several development-related proposals during its monthly meeting Thursday evening. Commission members considered a variety of agenda items, including plans for a new event venue on Scottsville Road, a proposed recreational vehicle park on Plum Springs Road and multiple rezoning requests. Following discussion, each item brought before the commission was approved….

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BRAWA prepares to celebrate 30 Years of serving animals in South Central Kentucky

Hayden Ballinger,

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren River Animal Welfare Association (BRAWA) is preparing to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of rescuing, fostering and finding permanent homes for stray and abandoned animals across the Barren River region. Since its founding, the nonprofit organization has relied on volunteers, staff and community support to care for animals while raising funds to support…

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Butler County Fiscal Court advances data center ordinance

Hayden Ballinger,

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Butler County Fiscal Court held the second reading of a proposed data center ordinance Monday evening as county leaders continue preparing for potential development opportunities. Officials said the ordinance is intended to ensure residents are not responsible for infrastructure costs associated with future data center projects, including improvements to electric and water systems. County leaders say…

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Cave City Distilling Company official grand opening

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CAVE CITY, Ky. – Cave City Distilling Company officially celebrated its grand opening July 3, becoming the newest stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and adding another attraction to one of the state’s most-visited tourism regions. Community leaders and business supporters gathered to mark the opening, which they say will strengthen tourism in Cave City and complement nearby destinations such…

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2026 annual Farmers RECC Meeting in Cave City

Hayden Ballinger,

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Farmers RECC held its annual meeting Thursday at the Cave Area Conference Center. Community members gathered to hear financial and business updates from the past year, learn about the cooperative’s plans for the future, and take part in an election to fill one of the company’s seven board seats. Organizers say the annual meeting gives members…

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Bowling Green hosts third Summer Block Party at H.D. Carpenter Park

Hayden Ballinger,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Families gathered Thursday evening at H.D. Carpenter Park for the City of Bowling Green’s third summer block party of the season. The event, hosted in partnership with Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, the Bowling Green Police Department, and the Bowling Green Fire Department, offered free food prepared by BGPD officers, music, games and an inflatable water…

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children shares online safety tips in Bowling Green

Hayden Ballinger,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Parents, guardians and community members gathered Tuesday evening at the Bowling Green Public Library for a presentation focused on protecting children from online exploitation. The event, led by a regional security specialist with the United States Secret Service in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), educated families about the risks children…

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Norrofest announces 2026 Music Festival lineup

Hayden Ballinger,

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Organizers of Norrofest Music Festival unveiled the lineup for the 2026 festival, headlined by Grammy Award-winning southern rock band The Kentucky Headhunters. The festival will also feature performances by Jonell Mosser and Woodbox Heroes. Norrofest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, at Dugas Community Park in Scottsville. The daylong event will include live music, local food trucks,…

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Glasgow High School announces Cedric Vaughn to be its new athletic director

GLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA RELEASE
Hayden Ballinger,

GLASGOW, Ky. – On Monday, Glasgow High School announced Cedric Vaughn to be its new athletic director. According to a release, Mr. Vaughn’s passion for GHS athletics, his coaching connections and work ethic are exactly what GHS was desiring in its next AD. Mr. Vaughn follows Ms. Bailey Alexander-Garmon, who served in this role for years, overseeing the success and…

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