CAVE CITY Ky.- The T.J. Samson Women’s Conference provided an opportunity for women in health professions to network and other attendees the opportunity for health screenings related to women’s health issues. The conference was held at the Cave City Convention Center. Speakers also came out to the event, including keynote speakers Kelly Falardeau and Dr. Julia Caldwell. The event also…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Vietnam Veterans Day isn’t until March 29, but it’s never too early to honor those who have served this country. On Wednesday night, the American Legion Post 23 conducted a special commemoration during their regular meeting. The commemoration was made to honor those who have served in the Vietnam War. A city-county proclamation was read, and…
GLASGOW Ky.- To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Toys for Tots literacy program, Mary Wood Weldon Library was selected as one of 10 national recipients of the UPS store $100,000 book giveaway. Mary Wood Weldon was selected out of 1,000 nominations thanks to their mission to help with child literacy. UPS franchisee Melva Moore said she’s happy to help…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three students from Bowling Green Junior High have designed an app called Memory Matters to help dementia patients. It’s a game in which pictures are matched to words. But the app was designed with more in mind than just fun. Jackson Smith, Trey Duff and Carter Smith have created the app for use in nursing homes…
BOWLING GREEN Ky. – For the first time, Moss Middle School will have a school resource officer. This is the third school resource officer hired for a Warren County middle school. Warren County Deputy Sheriff Jamie Luttrell was recently named the school resource officer for Moss Middle School. This position involves law enforcement working closely with the school system in…
BOWLING GREEN Ky. – Three students at W.R. McNeill Elementary raised the funds to bring an anti-bullying expert to the school where students got some time out of class to discuss a topic that affects students of all ages, everywhere. A former theater Southern Indiana arts teacher, Matt Hart visited the school, shared his own story about being bullied and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Shanty Hollow Lake is a popular spot used for boating, fishing and unfortunately, for discarding trash. “It makes me sad and angry at the same time. I really do get upset. From childhood, we were not allowed to leave anything on the ground, whether it was the back yard or out in a recreational area,” Kentucky…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Down syndrome occurs when a person has a third copy of the 21st chromosome, which is why World Down Syndrome Day is held on 3-21 or March 21. The Buddy House in Bowling Green, an organization that provides services to people with Down syndrome, is recognizing World Down Syndrome Day. “Tonight, is a World Down Syndrome Day…
BOWLING GREEN Ky. – A group at Western Kentucky University held Kick Butts Day Wednesday to raise awareness about the negative health effects of tobacco use. During the event, students could sign up to volunteer to check cigarette litter hot spots Public health graduate assistant Mackenzie Pennington said raising awareness of the negative effects of tobacco is essential for the…
GLASGOW Ky. – The Barren County Steam Showcase highlighted students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Students set up booths to present their hard work from homemade roller coasters to rockets. In addition to the event being a showcase, it was also a friendly competition. Each grade participated in time trials, such as building the highest…
