Author: Josh Shortt

Beyond the Bell childcare services enhanced following student return

GLASGOW, Ky.- The Barren County Schools are once again preparing to offer childcare services in the near future. Beyond the Bell is a childcare service that will be offered starting Jan. 11. This service was originally made available for childcare on Fridays. With the alternating schedule that the district will be using, more service can be provided. If students are…

Glasgow High School students return in phases

GLASGOW, Ky.-Whether it’s virtual or in-person, Jan. 4 is when area schools began to return to class. One district is once again taking a unique approach. After great reception from the last return, students at Glasgow High School returned in phases to ensure that there aren’t any large gatherings. Students are split into both blue and white teams. Monday, grades…

Glasgow High School Scotties REACH program makes a return

GLASGOW, Ky.- With the Glasgow Scotties slowly but surely making a return, so is a Glasgow high school program. The Glasgow High School Scotties REACH program funded through the 21st century grant reopened Monday. This afterschool program has the focus of academic acceleration and homework help, in addition to varying community service projects. Because of COVID-19, the game plan of…

Local school districts looking at plans after winter break

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As 2021 begins, school districts in South Central Kentucky are preparing to start another academic semester. Schools like the Metcalfe County Schools are planning to return to a hybrid style of classes Monday. These re-openings will vary between districts. The Bowling Green Independent Schools and Warren County Schools plan to have all students online next week, with…

Two individuals join forces for child welfare reform

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Born from the personal stories of two individuals, a child welfare consulting group has been formed. Wright & Hunter Consulting, LLC is a team effort spearheaded by Tyler Hunter and Glenda Wright. Both personally have experience in the child welfare system. The goal is to provide a multitude of services when it comes to child welfare reform,…

Boys and Girls Club drive-thru Christmas

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A local Christmas event was held Thursday, one that was modified to make sure everyone was safe. The Boys and Girls Club of Bowling Green held what was called the drive-thru club Christmas extravaganza. Members and their families made the trip to the club to drive through a series of Christmas themed activities, including socially distanced masked pictures…

Amvets post 130 to hold food and clothing drive Dec. 19

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- A food and clothing drive will be taking place Saturday in Bowling Green. It will be held at the Cone Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This drive will be hosted by the Amvets Post 130. This drive will be held to help the Kentucky Veterans Brigade and the Kentucky Veterans Alliance in Fairview Plaza….

Drive-Thru Christmas extravaganza held at Red Cross Elementary

GLASGOW Ky.-A safe holiday event was planned at a local elementary school. The drive-thru Christmas Extravaganza took place at Red Cross Elementary School in the Barren County School district Thursday evening. The event was made drive thru style in order to make sure all attending students are safely distanced. When students and their families drove through, they had the chance…

Amazon Smile helps local non-profits

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This year more than ever, non-profits are needing the community’s help financially, and there’s a way to help all while Christmas shopping. Amazon Smile gives shoppers a chance to give back to any non-profits of their choice, including a list of organizations in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society and the Public Theatre…

Governor addresses how schools in orange and red counties should move forward

BROWNSVILLE Ky.- In his daily press briefing on Dec. 14, Governor Andy Beshear also talked about schools and how they should move forward with in person and online instruction. Specifically, he mentioned how schools in orange and red counties should go about returning to in-person instruction. He emphasized that a hybrid model of learning must be more aggressively implemented in…