Author: Josh Shortt

Bowling Green City Schools welcome the largest preschool enrollment yet

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A certain school district welcomed young students in for preschool Monday, and it happens to be the largest enrollment yet. Specifically, 138 three- and four-year-old students are starting the school year. Five preschool classes are taking place at T.C. Cherry Elementary, and one at The Foundry. Classes at T.C. Cherry operate two days per week for each…

Medals awarded to individuals at Warren County Fiscal Court session

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Friday morning, a Warren County Fiscal Court honored several people who have made an impact in the community. Wayne Mayfield was a post commander with Kentucky State Police. He came to work for the parks department to help build a safer park system as the county’s park police patrol. He is now retired. Also receiving medals were the…

New exhibit features Capitol Arts Alliance

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As the Capitol Arts Theater in Bowling Green comes back to life, a new exhibit is coming that will highlight the historic journey of the venue. The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKYPAC) will soon have an exhibit with photographs and other memorabilia honoring the Capitol Arts Alliance. This exhibit will be available for the public to…

New teachers get prepared for school year at Glasgow High School orientation

GLASGOW, Ky. – Classrooms of a local high school were filled Thursday morning, but not with students quite yet. New teachers at Glasgow High School spent the morning getting acclimated to the school and their positions. It’s a chance to get to know their co-workers and district administrators. Topics of discussion included tips on how to lead students to success…

Lockers can once again be used in the Glasgow Independent School district

GLASGOW, Ky. – As of now, students at Glasgow High School can expect a change from last year’s school year. For the 2021 school year, lockers are once again available for students to utilize as of now. Last year, lockers were not used at all, and students used personal bags to carry their belongings. Because of safety strategies the school…

Free clothing giveaway at the Metcalfe County Schools

EDMONTON, Ky.- Staff from a local school district are once again helping the families of students with the gift of clothing. The Metcalfe County free clothing giveaway is spearheaded by the district’s Family Resource Youth Service centers. Anyone with children enrolled in the school district can pick up free clothes through the whole week. Everything from shirts, shoes, and even…

Warren County schools parents and superintendent speak out about mask mandate

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- After a Monday night announcement by Warren County School District superintendent Rob Clayton requiring students and staff to wear masks in schools beginning Wednesday, parents organized a protest outside of the school system’s central office Tuesday morning. One parent in attendance said this didn’t come as a surprise. “I assumed this was going to happen. There’s pressure…

Parents protest Warren County Schools Mask mandate

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- After a Monday night announcement by Warren County School District superintendent Rob Clayton requiring students and staff to wear masks in schools beginning Wednesday, parents organized a protest outside of the school system’s central office Tuesday morning. Parents gathered to peacefully protest the mask mandate outside of the Warren County School District Central office. Warren County students…

Kentucky football coaches and players discuss upcoming football season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The fall term for schools means football is making a comeback. Saturday, Kentucky high school football coaches and players spoke at the 2021 Sporting Times Paul Gray Football Media Day press event. They discussed a variety of topics including the overall game plan for the season, player head-counts, and a big topic of discussion, how COVID-19 changed…