Author: Hayden Ballinger

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive returns to Glasgow

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…

Chesterton Academy celebrates grand opening

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,…

Cave City residents hold prayer vigil over proposed data center

CAVE CITY, Ky – Community members gathered Tuesday evening in Cave City for a prayer vigil as concerns continue surrounding a proposed data center development in the area. The event brought together residents who shared their thoughts about the potential impact the project could have on the community, both now and in the future. Organizers say the vigil was an…

Lovers Lane Park introduces new playground and soccer complex additions

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Community members gathered Monday evening to celebrate the reopening of the Lovers Lane Playground and the unveiling of new recreational amenities at the Lovers Lane Soccer Complex. The event marked the completion of a new playground and two turf soccer fields designed to provide additional opportunities for recreation and youth sports in Bowling Green. To celebrate…

Medical Center EMS receives national recognition for emergency care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Medical Center EMS in Bowling Green has received national recognition for its emergency care services. The American Heart Association awarded the agency the Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award and the Stroke Honor Roll Achievement Award. The honors are presented to EMS agencies that meet high standards for the rapid assessment, treatment and coordination of care…

South Warren Spartan state semi-finals sendoff

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Warren held a send-off for the Lady Spartans softball team as they left for the state semi-finals on Thursday. Family, friends, fellow classmates, and members of the community gathered at South Warren High School to cheer on the Lady Spartans before they took on Highlands on Friday. The team has already achieved historic milestones this…

WKU Softball hosts Lil Topper Softball Camp

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Monday evening on the Hill, WKU softball held its annual Lil Topper Softball Camp. The camp was divided into two separate age groups, starting with kindergarten through 2nd grade in the first two hours, followed by 3rd grade through 7th grade during the final two hours. Attendees were taught the fundamentals of the game, like baserunning,…

Fountain Row Friday brings live music to downtown Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Another installment of the Fountain Row Friday concert series took place Friday evening in downtown Bowling Green. The night began with a performance from students at the Bowling Green Rock Band Academy, who opened the event with a three-song set that included the White Stripes hit “Seven Nation Army.” Headlining the evening was DWH, which entertained…

Natasha Neely brings Dolly Parton’s music to The Capitol

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Duncan Hines Days continued this week with its annual Dolly Parton tribute concert at the Capitol in downtown Bowling Green. Impersonator Natasha Neely brought the music and personality of Dolly Parton to the stage during the 90-minute performance. The show featured several of Parton’s classic hits, including “9 to 5” and “Jolene,” along with stories about…