Author: Josh Shortt

Around 6,400 jobs available in South Central Kentucky region

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Opportunities are plentiful in South Central Kentucky when it comes to job and career seekers. After a recent open jobs report, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has reported that there are over 6,400 job and career opportunities in the 10-county region. According to chamber president and chief executive officer Ron Bunch, these jobs are from an…

Local artist creates a mural for SKYPAC ticket office

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green performing arts venue recently received a touch up from a local artist. A mural representing the world of art is now around the ticket office at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. The work comes from David Jones, a local artist and an associate professor of art at South Central Kentucky Community and…

Horse Cave prepares for the second ‘To the Nines’ event

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – If you’re not a fan of going to bed early, the city of Horse Cave is right there with you, as they bring back a fan favorite event. Horse Cave to the Nines is an event that takes place the first Friday of every month from April to December. This is where the local Horse Cave…

Earth Day rally held to highlight environmental struggle

BOWLING GREEN,  Ky.-An Earth day event took place Thursday night to bring attention to an environmental struggle. A rally starting at Western Kentucky University had attendees gather with signs, all to send a message. “This night is about protecting our planet. We have one planet, and right now, we’re facing an existential crisis,” said attendee Dakota Compton. The rally was…

Aviation Heritage park prepares for Open Cockpit Day, now on Sunday

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Fans of the Aviation Heritage Park are in for a great experience this weekend, as the park will once again hold the annual Open Cockpit day. The event will be held at the park Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event was originally planned for Saturday but was changed due to expected rainy conditions. All of…

Bowling Green Junior High School announces Black Male Scholars Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-A local middle school has announced a new program set to begin later in 2021. A program that will serve young African American students. The Black Male Scholars Program at Bowling Green Junior High School will consist of two components; the black male scholars summer program and the sixth grade scholars’ program. The summer program is a six-week…

Shikira Tunstill documents effect of pandemic on homeless and incarcerated

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Ever since the start of this pandemic, a Western Kentucky University student has been doing heavy research on how the community has been affected. WKU junior Shikira Tunstill is currently working on a documentary focusing on how Covid has impacted the homeless population along with inmates. Her goal is to educate the public on these issues going on…

Cultural diversity and environmental sustainability highlighted at Sky Worldwide event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-A local college once again brought awareness to not only the diversity in the surrounding community, but also how to keep our community green. An event called Sky Worldwide started Monday morning at South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College. The goal is to highlight the different organizations with a focus on cultural diversity and environmental sustainability. The…

Career Day event held at Barren County High School

GLASGOW, Ky.-High school juniors and seniors getting closer to the finish line met at the Barren County High School football field Friday morning for a career day event that gave the students insight on what paths they can take after finishing high school, as well as participate in interviews, and get applications. “I go to the construction class over here,…

Warren RECC Electrical Safety Drawing contest now underway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-If your child is an aspiring artist, the chance to showcase them, as well as electrical safety is here. The 2021 Electrical Safety Drawing contest hosted by Warren RECC is now underway. The goal is to promote electrical safety, while using the fun outlet of art. Kids grades k-6 in the service area can create works of art…