Author: Hayden Ballinger

SKYPAC celebrates America’s 250th birthday with patriotic concert

July 2, 2026

Hayden Ballinger,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – SKYPAC celebrated America’s 250th birthday Thursday evening with a patriotic concert featuring Orchestra Kentucky and the Orchestra Kentucky Chorale. The performance brought community members together to honor the nation’s history through music, featuring well-known patriotic selections including America the Beautiful, God Bless America and The Stars and Stripes Forever. In addition to the musical performances, the…

Purple Toad Winery and Distillery official grand opening

July 2, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Purple Toad Winery & Distillery officially celebrated the grand opening of its new Bowling Green location Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community members, local officials and business leaders. Company leaders say the new $5 million facility expands Kentucky’s largest reported winery into Bowling Green and will serve as a venue for weddings, birthday…

Kiwanis Club hosts luncheon for Thunderfest sponsors

July 1, 2026

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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…

Flooding continues to impact roads in Hart County

June 30, 2026

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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,…

WKU Glasgow Youth Innovation Camp encourages creativity and confidence

June 26, 2026

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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…

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is coming to SKYPAC

June 25, 2026

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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…

Teranga Academy changes its name to ‘Purples Academy’

June 25, 2026

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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 River Area Development holds a strategic planning meeting

June 23, 2026

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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…

Warren County Public Library hosts Celtic celebration at The Capitol

June 22, 2026

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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…

Heritage Row participates in nonprofit photo contest

June 22, 2026

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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…