Author: Josh Shortt

Tidball’s earns Governor’s Awards in the Arts recognition

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The coronavirus pandemic has had its impact on the world of live music and entertainment, hitting local music venues like Tidball’s quite hard. Tidball’s has been recognized by the 2020 Governor’s Awards in the Arts as a recipient. This news was music to the ears of Tidball’s part owner Brian Jarvis. “I’m still a little shocked….

Glory Baby Ministry looking for community support to help cause

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Glory Baby Ministry is looking to the community for support for the 10th Heavenly Birthday Challenge. Founders Josh and Jessica Heffinger will be celebrating their daughter’s 10th heavenly birthday on Dec. 3, 2020. The Heffingers are looking to raise $10,000 by December 3rd in memory of Riley Marie and all babies gone too soon. Riley was stillborn….

Local shops looking forward to Black Friday 2020

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Falling leaves spell good news for businesses both large and small. It means Black Friday is just around the corner. Even though times are different during the Covid-19 pandemic, local shop owners like Susan Hoechner from Barbara Stewart interiors says she’s ready to welcome shoppers in this holiday season. “Black Friday will be fun because we’re having…

Bowling Green High School band honors veterans with patriotic songs

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- In commemoration of Veterans Day, the Bowling Green High School band filled the band room with the sound of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, honoring the nation’s armed forces. The Bowling Green High School band Veterans Day salute was released on the band’s Twitter page, featuring the young musicians performing patriotic songs including U.S. Navy Anchors Away,…

Barren County Board of Education recognized for workplace safety

GLASGOW, Ky.- The Barren County School District announced on Twitter Wednesday that the Board of Education has been selected as a winner of the KEMI Destiny Award. This means that the Barren County School District effectively demonstrates an ongoing commitment to safety from all levels throughout the organization. Last year, the Barren County School district was selected for the same…

Healthy Kids clinic to offers drive-thru medical services in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky.- The Healthy Kids Clinic is offering drive-thru flu vaccinations and COVID-19 testing this week at some Barren County School locations. The services are available to anyone in the community, regardless if they are involved with the Barren County School District or not. No appointments are needed, and everyone can be served while remaining safely in their vehicles. COVID-19…

Russellville High School Recognized as Educational Bright Spot

RUSSELLVILLE Ky.- The Prichard Committee of Kentucky, in conjunction with the Center for Business and Economic Research – Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky, examined and analyzed the 173 Kentucky public school districts and their 1,446 schools. From these schools, the Prichard Committee identified 47 schools as “bright sports” based on elevated levels of performance…

Field of flags blankets Warren East High School

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- In observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11 a field of small American POW/MIA flags is blanketing the front lawn of Warren East High School. In a tweet by the school, the public is urged to drive by and view it if they get the chance. According to the tweet, ribbons will be added with the names of…

Metcalfe County Schools reopen to in-person learning

EDMONTON, Ky.- After another closure, the Metcalfe County Schools have opened to in-person learning Monday. An announcement was posted to the school district’s website on Nov. 6 highlighting the plan to return Monday. In addition to reopening to students, the district also resumed meal pick up services Monday, which ran from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to…

Glasgow Independent School district to extend school closure

GLASGOW, Ky.- The Glasgow Independent School District announced on Facebook Friday morning that non-traditional instruction will continue through Nov. 24. This is due to the continued critical coronavirus rate in the county. The district said in that post they’re hoping the positivity rate will decrease so students can return for in-person instruction following Thanksgiving. The district will continue to monitor…