Author: Josh Shortt

Wednesday update: Coronavirus in south central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Barren River District Health Department and the Allen County Health Department have released their Coronavirus numbers for Aug. 12. Total cases and new cases: Warren County: 2,690 (+23) Barren County: 390 (+19) Logan County: 350 (+11) Butler County: 303 (+3) Allen County: 229 (+1) Simpson County: 157 (+4) Edmonson County: 120 (+0) Hart County: 122 (+2)…

Poll workers needed before November general election

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Before we know it, November’s general election will be here, and there’s currently a shortage of poll workers. In response to this, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams unveiled a way for Kentucky voters to register as poll workers for the upcoming election. The number of poll workers will determine how many polling locations will be available on…

Tuesday update: Coronavirus in south central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Barren River District Health Department and the Allen County Health Department have released their Coronavirus numbers for Aug. 11. Total cases and new cases: Warren County: 2,667 (+48) Barren County: 371 (+6) Logan County: 339 (+6) Butler County: 300 (+0) Allen County: 228 (+3) Simpson County: 153 (+0) Edmonson County: 120 (+5) Hart County: 120 (+4)…

Local marching bands hard at work through pandemic

EDMONTON, Ky. – Students everywhere are feeling the impacts of COVID-19 including students involved in marching band. The Metcalfe County High School marching hornets are currently in band camp preparing for another semester of music. The Kentucky Music Educators Association recently made the decision to call off the state competitions, meaning local bands like Metcalfe County are preparing performances for…

Monday update: Coronavirus in south central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Barren River District Health Department and the Allen County Health Department have released their coronavirus numbers for Monday, Aug. 10. Total cases and new cases: Warren County: 2,619 (+56) Barren County: 365 (+14) Logan County: 333 (+9) Butler County: 300 (+5) Allen County: 225 (+2) Simpson County: 153 (+5) Edmonson County: 115 (+7) Hart County: 116…

South-Central Workforce Development Board unveils a new resource at Fort Campbell

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The South-Central Workforce Development Board introduced a new way to serve those who have served the nation. On Aug. 5, the South-Central Workforce Board unveiled a new virtual career access point kiosk at Fort Campbell. This access point will give soldiers transitioning out of the military a way to find new careers in South-Central Kentucky ensuring that communication can…

Readifest school supply drive turns into drive-thru event

CAVE CITY, Ky.- A local school held an annual school supply drive Thursday with a twist. Cars lined up Thursday morning at Caverna Elementary School during the 20th annual Readifest. The event also took place at the middle and high schools. Normally, this school supply drive is held indoors, but it was changed to an outdoor drive-thru event due to…

Glasgow air conditioning company looking to lend a helping hand

GLASGOW Ky.-Representatives from a local air conditioning company are hoping to help out those in need in our community. HVAC Services Inc. in Glasgow is participating in the Feel the Love Kentucky campaign. The company is calling on residents to nominate a neighbor who may be in need of a new air conditioner and heating unit. The units cost around…

School districts prepare buses for safe transportation

GLASGOW, Ky. – When kindergarten through 12th grade students resume classes in the next few weeks here in Kentucky, bus drivers will be taking safety precautions for both students and staff. Students riding a bus to and from school will be required to wear a mask while on board since it’s not going to be possible all the time to…