Author: Josh Shortt

Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce hosts annual excellence awards luncheon

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce held its excellence awards luncheon today, where the ATHENA young professional award was given. The Athena young professional award was awarded to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities marketing coordinator Shelley Lowe. Lowe received this award for being a woman who has emerged as a leader, demonstrated excellence and for providing valuable…

Kentucky health officials propose ban on tattoos on scars

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Tattoos are a form of art, expression, and for some, a way to move past hard trials. Kentucky health officials are proposing a ban on getting tattoos over scarred skin. There is currently no specific stated reason for the proposal. Business owner of Bowling Green’s Taboo Brothers Tattoos & Piercings does not see this proposal passing. “I don’t…

North Jackson Elementary celebrates teacher appreciation week

GLASGOW, Ky. – As North Jackson Elementary School celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, educators here share why the professional is so special. At North Jackson Elementary, students bought plants from the school green house as gifts for their teachers. Third grade teacher Melissa Bunch said having love and passion for the career is what affects the students most. “It has to be…

Bowling Green health care residents treated to Derby celebration

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Residents of Signature HealthCARE of Bowling Green had a Derby celebration of their own today. The residents had their days brightened as they donned their Derby hats and watched the staff gallop back and forth through the halls on stick horses. This event has taken place for the last five years. The goal is to give the…

Derby comes to Potter Gray elementary

  BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Students at Potter Gray Elementary not only had the chance to learn about the Kentucky Derby but to live it out. As part of derby education week, the students have crafted their very own horses that they used to participate in a big race that took place at the school. Educators like instructional assistant Beth Butt said…

Tax bills will increase in August

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Delinquent tax refers to a tax that is unpaid after the due date. Warren County property taxpayers who haven’t already paid, will see their tax bills increase in August. On Aug. 27, bills that are not paid will be sold to third party investors. From there, the bills will continue to grow. The third party can add…

Bowling Green celebrates National Day of Prayer

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – The first Thursday of May means a day of fellowship, worship and prayer for all faiths. The National Day of Prayer began in 1952. Residents and employees at Signature Healthcare celebrated the day, where Bowling Green Christian Academy principal Michael Hammond had the chance to pray for the residents. “It’s amazing just being able to connect…

Bowling Green Junior High welcomes new principal

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Bowling Green Junior High School welcomed its brand-new principal Wednesday. Students gathered as they were introduced to new principal, Robert Lightning. He is taking over for Cinny West, who served in the position for seven years. Prior to stepping into the new role, Lightning served as a teacher at Parker-Bennett-Curry for 10 years. While there, he was primarily…

Cave City police department sprouts a new opportunity

CAVE CITY Ky.- Students at Caverna Elementary were given the chance to not only grow their own produce, but to grow in their education thanks to a relationship between the school and the Cave City Police Department. The school and police department have created a community garden. Students in third, fourth and fifth grades came out to get their hands dirty with…

Bowling Green High School first phase expansion includes science labs, performing arts classrooms

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The construction of the new building at Bowling Green High School remains a work in progress as the construction team works to complete the first phase by 2020. Phase one includes new science labs, medical arts, the lead academy and performing arts classrooms. Students, even those graduating this year, are excited about the progress. “I’m going to…