Author: Jamie Jamison

Aviation Heritage Park & Museum opening new gallery in honor of Independence Day

BOWLING GREEN, KY –Aviation Heritage Park & Museum will celebrate Independence Day with the opening of the new Freedom Gallery Saturday, July 4. The event will honor the three distinguished military aviators, CW03 Charles Browning, Lt. Col. General Roark, and CW4 Timothy “T-Bone” Vincent, for their service, leadership, and sacrifice that helped defend freedom across generations of American History. “These…

Toys for Tots hosts golf scramble benefiting local children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  Toys for Tots hosted a morning of golf Monday for its annual golf scramble. The event commenced at Cross Winds Golf Course, featuring a record attendance of 75 golfers. Darby Meredith. Toys for Tots youth ambassador, said she started the event to gather annual recognition and used golf as a catalyst to appeal to the community….

Block Party to celebrate Hotel INC’s 45-year anniversary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This month, HOTEL INC is celebrating 45 years of helping others, and the community is invited. On Saturday, June 27, a block party will honor the nonprofit’s anniversary and its legacy of helping the unhoused population. According to organizers, the celebration will include pop-up vendors, free hot dogs and burgers, and family fun with Warren County…

McAlister’s Deli draws big crowds for Bowling Green opening

  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – McAlister’s Deli is now open at its new Bowling Green location, kicking off with a packed parking lot and a long line waiting to get inside. Some customers showed up hours early for a chance to be one of the first out of 100 to grab a free sandwich during the grand opening. Kito Cody,…

Russell Sims Aquatic Center to host Education Appreciation Days

Bowling Green, Ky–Russell Sims Aquatic Center will host Education Appreciation days for students, teachers, and faculty, showcasing gratitude for the difference they make in the Bowling Green community. The event will take place from June 9 to 11 and will be open to the public all day during water park hours. Students who received A’s and B’s on their recent…

Medical Center at Bowling Green brings a new system to combat chronic lung issues

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Medical Center at Bowling Green has incorporated the Spiration Valve System for adult patients with severe emphysema. “Patients with emphysema often struggle to breathe because damaged areas of the lung trap air, leaving patients with very little space in the lungs to inhale and exhale,” said Dr. Rodney Steff, pulmonologist at Med Center Health. The…

Kentucky State Police welcomes 81 new cadets

FRANKFORT, Ky.  — The Kentucky State Police welcomed 81 cadets to the agency’s training academy in preparation for becoming a state trooper, according to Gov. Andy Beshear.  Cadet Class 107 inducted 75 individuals, who are beginning their career with KSP, and six certified officers from other agencies, who are participating in KSP’s Law Enforcement Accelerated Program. “Our troopers play a…

Callie Bauer pursues new beginnings in Helsinki, Finland

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Callie Bauer departs from WKU Volleyball in pursuit of new beginnings at Helsinki, Finland. The 5-foot-11 setter guided the Hilltoppers to five straight regular season titles and four Conference USA tournament titles. Bauer finished her stay with a total of 128 matches and 434 sets and was part of five NCAA tournament teams.  Following the 2026…

Western Kentucky University announced signing of veteran forward Emondrek Erkins-Ford

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Mahurin Family Foundation Head Coach Hank Plona announced the signing of rising forward Emondrek Erkins-Ford. “Emondrek is going to be a great addition to our Hilltopper family,”Plona said. Erkins-Ford spent his 2025-26 season at Jax State, where he averaged 8.6 points in 28 appearances. Erkins-Ford arrives on The Hill after spending the 2025-26 season at Jax…