EDMONTON, Ky.- The Metcalfe County School District will soon have more ways to get fresh food and learn about agriculture, all thanks to a large grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. The goal of the Metcalfe County Farm to School project is to further improve access to local foods for all students and families through programming that will…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky.- A local school district is assuring families that they won’t have to worry about school supplies at all this year. The Logan County School District announced that all required school supplies will be provided for students in the 2021-2022 school year. This includes items like pencils, folders, and calculators just to name a few. While they aren’t required,…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A certain department at South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College has received some help in the form of tangible donations. Toyota is donating four vehicles to the college’s automotive technology programs. The vehicles donated include all wheel hybrid models of Camry and Rav4, and they range from 2017 to 2021. The goal is to use these modern…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Schools very recently held an open enrollment event, and district staff are thrilled with the results. Tuesday, open enrollment events went on at all Barren County Schools from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. District staff say this year’s open enrollment brought in a record number of students. Families attended the event in-person, preparing for…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Western Kentucky University Athletics announced Wednesday, a brand-new program to expand diversity in the department. The WKU Athletics Undergraduate Minority Fellowship Program will be dedicated to enhancing the success of students of color in the athletic department’s administrative areas. WKU is looking to offer four undergraduate scholarships for students, exuding student athletes on athletic scholarship, interested in careers…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As students return to school this fall, field trips will make a comeback. With all the choices of attractions, the National Corvette Museum is planning an event to make the choice easier. The Teacher Field Trip Expo will take place at the National Corvette Museum Thursday July 22. This is where local teachers can learn more about…
GLASGOW, Ky.- Staff from the Family Resource and Youth Service Center of a local school district are ecstatic after news that they will be receiving a large grant. The Barren County School District will receive a $200,000 grant from the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund. This grant will go towards kindergarten readiness for the elementary schools and mental health support for…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A local attraction is extending thanks to the community as donations for a specific habitat continue to fly in. Fundraising for the Charlie Miller Butterfly Habitat has now made it over 90% to the goal of $20,000, which is the goal every year. The Butterfly Habitat is funded solely on these community donations. This comes as the Butterfly…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A local Bowling Green restaurant is looking to get a fresh new start, in more ways than one. Simply Ramen which was located on Old Morgantown Road before closing down will soon have a new home. The new location will be 801 Campbell Lane. According to owner Rob Sparkman, the original location would often get too crowded, and…
GLASGOW Ky.-As schools prepare to have students return to the classrooms this fall, a local school district wants to emphasize a virtual option for those who prefer it. The Barren Academy of Virtual and Expanded Learning, also known as BAVEL, is a fully accredited online educational experience for all grade levels. BAVEL was introduced in 2004, with an expansion to…
