BOWLING GREEN Ky.-While the Covid-19 pandemic has been bad for the world of live music, it has actually yielded some positive benefits for creative types. Bowling Green guitarist and songwriter Blake Wetton told WNKY he’s been able to write a decent amount of songs since the pandemic began. Wetton said he and his poetry writing friends have been inspired to…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The need for food is always great, even when there’s not a worldwide pandemic. For this need, there is a solution, in rolled the Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland truck. Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland partnered with the Realtor’s Association of Southern Kentucky for the Hope for Hunger event. “We’ve developed this partnership and thank goodness we did. They…
MORGANTOWN Ky.-The Boys and Girls Club of Butler County staff is hard at work providing experiences and fun for the kids while they’re away. Since Covid-19 has put a stop to large gatherings, the idea is to keep giving the club members the chance to make memories. “It makes me feel really good that we’re able to keep up support…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Biking is a popular form of exercise and has become even more popular recently. Bike shops say they’re having a hard time keeping bikes on the sales floor due to the increasing demand. Local bike shops are reporting twice as many bikes being sold in April and May of this year, during the pandemic, as there were…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-As the Commonwealth continues to re-open, fashion-related businesses like tattoo parlors, hair salons, and barbershops can now join in on welcoming customers back in. Henry Hill has been waiting a long time for his cut and calls the experience at the Shake Rag Barber Shop a cut above the rest. “I feel refreshed. It’s been a while, and…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Throughout some local neighborhoods, American flags are flying in the wind. These flags were placed in front of homes by the Rotary Flags for Kids Committee. Their goal is to spread patriotism through the community, as well as raise money for local children’s charities. “It really made me proud quite frankly. I think the main thing is the…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The repercussions of the current Coronavirus pandemic can easily have negative effects on a person’s mental well-being and emotions. For those reasons, Orchestra Kentucky is offering a solution. The solution is music, which Orchestra Kentucky music director Jeff Reed said can lead to many unforeseen benefits. If you play an instrument, grab it and play to your heart’s…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Each year American Legion Post 23 holds a Memorial Day service to honor veterans who died in service to our country. Under normal circumstances, this service would take place at American Legion Post 23. Due to Covid-19 and the restriction on large crowds, the luncheon is cancelled this year. Instead, there will be a small get together…
GLASGOW, Ky. -Food, books and quality time. All of these are delivered to local children from the Barren County Reads and Feeds bus. Reads and Feeds is a program that delivers hot meals and books to kids, while staff spend quality time with them as well. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the program with a $3,000 grant. “We’re…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The month of May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a topic near and dear to the heart of Tyler Hunter, 22, who was adopted at the age of 16. “I grew up in foster care, kinship care as well, and was adopted out, so it’s something that I have lived and experienced, and it’s something I’ve…
