Author: Josh Shortt

Russellville Independent Schools safely welcome students back after unexpected brief closure

RUSSELLVILLE Ky.-After an unexpected break, staff at a local school district are thrilled to once again be able to safely educate their students in person. The Russellville Independent School District welcomed students back Tuesday, after superintendent Larry Bengley sent out an announcement that the district would not have class from August 30 through September 3. This was a big day…

2021 Run for Sight brings in runners for in-person event

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Local runners teamed up Monday morning to help provide eyecare for others in need. The annual Run for Sight 5k and 2 mile walk event took place at Covington Woods Park Labor Day. Last year, the run was virtual, and members of the Bowling Green Noon Lions Club said sign ups were off the chart, as people were…

R.E. Stevenson Elementary looks to help out with Tennessee flood donations drive

RUSSELLVILLE Ky.- A local elementary school is working to provide flood relief to the state of Tennessee through the gift of supplies. R.E. Stevenson Elementary School in the Russellville Independent School District is sponsoring the Tennessee flood donations to aid in relief efforts. Items include wipes, formula, non-perishable food items, and hygiene products to name a few. This donation drive…

Q Coffee Conversations brings artists and actors to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Arts of Southern Kentucky will be featuring an actor for the new arts lecture series, and the first one is coming in the near future. Q Coffee Conversations is a series that will feature actors and artists. First up is actor Andy Stahl on Wednesday September 8th at 10 am. The event is sponsored by Q Coffee Emporium…

Sharon Brawner named new president & CEO of National Corvette Museum

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Big news for a popular Bowling Green attraction, as the new president and CEO of the National Corvette Museum officially steps into the driver’s seat. Wednesday morning, Sharon Brawner was named the museum’s new president and CEO. Brawner comes from Nashville, where she served as the longtime senior vice president of sales and marketing at the Country Music…

South Central Workforce Development Board seeking feedback with low labor force participation survey

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-In response to low labor force participation, the South-Central Workforce Development board is looking for input on how to make a positive change. The low labor force participation survey is designed to gather feedback from employers and non-profit organizations on why they think labor force participation challenges exist. On the other side of that, participants can also explain…

Warren County Judge-Executive diagnosed with COVID-19

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon announced Monday during the Warren County Fiscal Court meeting that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19. He was able to attend the meeting virtually. Buchanon said his symptoms would be much worse if he had not been fully vaccinated.

Warren County Fiscal Court approves sponsorships for tennis facility

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-At a Warren County fiscal court meeting Monday morning, a number of topics were discussed, one of which involved the new upcoming tennis facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. A number of sponsorships were approved for the new facility – the Cathy Beard and Family gold sponsorship at $25,000 and Park Priest and Alex Downing at $25,000. The…

Local kids receive care at Lawless Orthodontics through Smiles Change Lives

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local orthodontist clinic in Bowling Green gave kids the gift of braces and new smiles Friday morning. Dr. Jay Lawless of Lawless Orthodontics in Bowling Green stepped up to donate $78,000 in braces to kids in need through the non-profit, Smiles Change Lives. Here, kids either received braces, or screenings. To qualify for the program,…