BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Schools across the nation are celebrating School Lunch Week, and local Bowling Green businesses are also celebrating the business they receive from school lunch programs. The Bowling Green City School District is partnered with local farms like Need More Acres and Jackson’s Orchard to provide food for students. “It’s locally grown, they’re getting the nourishment from our region,…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Democratic State Rep. Patti Minter was joined by educators from around the state in Bowling Green Tuesday voicing opposition to Republican Gov. Matt Bevin. The “Won’t be bullied by Bevin Tour”, a group organized by the Kentucky Democratic party, made its third stop on the campus of Western Kentucky University. Minter spoke out on why she feels it’s…
GLASGOW Ky.- A grant worth $14,000 means more opportunities for staff and students at four Barren County schools when it comes to education on substance abuse, and mental health. Thanks to a grant from the Bright Coalition, Austin Tracy and Red Cross Elementary along with Barren County Middle and High Schools can now begin to use the funding for that…
EDMONTON Ky.-Metcalfe County has a new wellness center to enjoy. The center, located on West Stockton Street in Edmonton is a community gym that features a weight room, treadmills, and elliptical trainers just to name a few. A ribbon cutting was held Monday to celebrate the new resource. The facility is being made possible through a $500,000 grant that the…
EDMONTON Ky.-Kindergarten is one step before students enter the first grade. While most local school districts provide full kindergarten days, the state currently pays for only half, meaning the school districts foot the rest of the bill. “That’s quite a burden. The opportunity to do full day Kindergarten would free up a lot of resources that each district could figure…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky.-Some kids at the Logan County Public Library in Russellville had a wild experience. Wildlife On Wheels, an outreach effort by the Nashville Zoo brought in some exotic creatures from all over Tennessee and parts of Kentucky. The kids got to see snakes and other reptiles, along with opossums and more. Through this initiative, the Nashville Zoo hopes to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- “I lived in domestic violence for 27 years. I never thought there was another life beyond that.” Those are the words of a woman named Connie who broke free from her abusive ex-husband after years of abuse. For Connie, a survivor, she lives to tell the tale. Connie requested that her last name not be used. Through…
SCOTTSVILLE Ky.-Fans of the hit TV show, The Walking Dead have something to look forward to at Skeleton’s Lair in Bowling Green. Cooper Andrews known for his role as Jerry in the television show will be making a visit to the Skeleton’s Lair Scream Park the weekend of October 12. Fans will have the chance to meet Andrews and get…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The weather just started to cool, and certain community organizations are getting ready to lend a helping hand to those who need it this winter, in the form of coats, pants, and socks just to name a few. The Bowling Green VA Clinic is partnering with the Kentucky Veteran’s Brigade to ensure that everyone has what they need…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-This year, the Kentucky Museum is celebrating 80 years of service. The museum, on the campus of Western Kentucky University was established in 1939. In 2019, the museum has rolled out an exhibit called Out of the Box to celebrate the milestone. The exhibit features artifacts from Mammoth Cave, old musical instruments and religious artifacts from around South-Central…
