Author: Josh Shortt

Gatton Academy seniors recognized for academic achievement

Ten Gatton Academy seniors learned recently they are candidates for the 2021 United States Presidential Scholars Program. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. The 2021 candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholar from The Gatton Academy are:  …

School districts highlight counselors for National School Counselor Week

GLASGOW, Ky.- The whole week of Feb. 1-5, a certain school profession is being highlighted and celebrated. Districts like the Barren County School District have been taking over social media highlighting school counselors and their services provided to the students. School counselors say seeing the students flourish and succeed is the driving force of why they do what they do….

House on the Hill partners with Georgia based organization to lend a helping hand

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Several organizations and volunteers gathered Wednesday morning to lend some helping hands to feed people in the area. Organizations like House on the Hill, Helping Hands Ending Hunger, and even volunteers from Western Kentucky University braved the cold to package food that will go to area schools and other organizations in need. Wednesday marked the start of the…

Arts of Southern Kentucky unveils 2021-2022 season

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A performing arts organization has announced a new upcoming lineup of performances. The organization Arts of Southern Kentucky made the announcement of the 2021-2022 season, which includes shows like tributes to Billy Joel and Queen, the Texas Tenors and the J.C. Kirby and Son Christmas spectacular. This new season is the first big lineup of performances since the…

Metcalfe County Schools superintendent performs snow day song

EDMONTON, Ky.- The students of a local school district not only woke up to snow, they also woke up to a snow day tune. Metcalfe County School District superintendent Josh Hurt performed this song, which is a parody of Amarillo by Morning by George Strait. This version of the song referenced how the students will be using non traditional instruction…

Bowling Green City Schools to return to in-person learning March 2

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent Schools plan to return to full in-person learning, kindergarten through 12th grade, March 2. To accommodate this move and the procedural changes necessary, the district plans to utilize two days of non-traditional instruction on Friday, Feb. 26, and Monday, March 1. Students enrolled in the Virtual Academy will continue the spring schedule as…

City recognizes National School Counseling Week with proclamation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green City Commissioners honored school counselors Monday afternoon. Gina Crabtree is a school counselor at W.R. McNeill Elementary. Bowling Green city commissioners Dana Beasley-Brown, Melinda Hill, Sue Parrigin joined Gina to commemorate. The proclamation deems the week of Feb. 1 through Feb. 5 as National School Counseling Week. This is to bring to light what…

Local eateries expecting great sales around Super Bowl time

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Super Bowl Sunday will be here before we know it. It’s a night of sports, good times and, of course, food. Foods like pizza and chicken wings are popular Super Bowl options, and local eateries like Double Dogs and Donatos Pizza are expecting sales to be great the week leading up to the game. According to Spence Sheldon,…

Local attorney starts COVID-19 resource blog

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For those looking for resources to help when it comes to this pandemic, a local attorney has the answers. Attorney Flora Templeton Stewart has a COVID vaccine tracker blog where the community can find all of the information on resources that can help. She started this blog because it was difficult to find information when needed,…

Laps on the Track opens to the public

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Calling all car lovers. An event is coming up this weekend at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports park. Laps on the Track is open to the public Jan. 30 starting at 9 a.m. This is an event where car fans can come drive their vehicles on the motorsports park racetrack. For those craving a Corvette experience, a…