Author: Josh Shortt

‘Cars to Work’ program to get car insurance for those who are employed

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Here’s a service for anyone who is employed and looking for affordable car payments. It’s coming from Goodwill industries. The ‘Cars to Work’ program seeks to address transportation barriers for people who are employed, and to also work on credit building. This program helps those with low-income individuals apply for affordable car insurance even if they have a…

National Corvette Museum plans to demolish old hotel building, BGFD training before demolition

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The Bowling Green Fire Department is always training to keep the community safe. An initiative the National Corvette Museum is supporting. The National Corvette Museum owns the space where the now vacant Country Hearth Inn is located. Before the building’s demolition Monday, the museum has offered the structure to the Bowling Green Fire Department as training grounds. Thursday…

Students at North Jackson Elementary get interactive lesson for national school milk day

GLASGOW Ky.- Students at North Jackson Elementary school in the Barren County School District had an interactive lesson outdoors. The Southland Dairy Farmers mobile classroom came in celebration of national school milk day. Students were thrilled to have class outside, learning more about the process milk goes through before hitting grocery store shelves. “I loved learning about how they milk…

Potter Gray Elementary staff looking to raise money for Space Camp

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Staff from a local elementary school are looking to raise money for the students to take a trip, one that some would say is out of this world. Students of Potter Gray Elementary will have the opportunity to continue the long time tradition of going to space camp in Huntsville Alabama. To make sure all students that want…

Some jobs offer competitive pay without requiring prior experience

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-When looking for a new career, the required work experience or education may deter you from applying for some jobs. On the other hand, there are plenty of well-paying jobs that don’t require much or any experience. Some of those jobs are available in south-central Kentucky. In fact, Mr. Rooter plumbing in Bowling Green does not require new…

Hilltopper basketball schedule unveiled, featuring 18 home games tying for the most

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Western Kentucky University is preparing for a new basketball season, and there’s encouraging news along with it. The 2021-22 hilltopper basketball schedule has been unveiled, featuring a whopping record tying 18 home games at diddle arena. In addition, the athletics department is pleased to announce the return to 100% capacity. Last year, the capacity for spectators was much…

Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival back for 2021

RUSSELLVILLE Ky.-Residents and visitors of Logan County are getting ready to get back to a long-time tradition in the community. The Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival is back for 2021. The festivities will go on for three weeks, starting September 23 to October 9. To start things off, the queen’s pageant will tookin the Russellville High School auditorium. Last…

Nearly 50% of aluminum cans nationwide start in Logan Aluminum

RUSSELLVILLE Ky.-Aluminum cans are often seen as a part of daily life. Before they hold beverages, they’re formed in Logan Aluminum in Russellville. Just under 50% of the aluminum sheet that goes to the beverage can market for the entire nation comes from this facility. For plant manager Paul Banks, it’s a joy to know. “We produce just a little…