Author: Kimberly Pharris

GO bg Transit to be closed Friday, July 3

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — GO bg Transit announced Thursday that the bus service will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. They will reopen for for business as usual on Monday, July 6. GObg schedules, maps and route information are available at their website, on buses or at the Downtown Transit Center. Buses are ADA accessible with…

Search leads to arrest in Edmonson County

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – During an investigation Monday into the location of Eric Green, who Edmonson County sheriff’s said ran from them earlier in the day, deputies received information that led them to the 100 block of Eagle Way. Green, who is wanted on two active warrants from Warren County, was suspected to be on the property. The homeowner, Darrell Smith,…

Complaint leads to arrest, charges for one; second suspect wanted

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman Monday after they said they found a large amount of illegal drugs and paraphernalia during a search. An Edmonson County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a social services complaint Monday in the 100 block of Bluebird Road. There they found Tasha Brooks, 33, Eric Green and a juvenile, according to…

Edmonson Sheriff: Ankle monitor alert leads to pursuit and arrest

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – On June 10, Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office along with Probation and Parole responded to an alert generated by an ankle monitor attached to Keith Wallingford, 35. Officers searched the property that Wallingford was supposed to be on and surrounding area extensively, finding only the detached ankle monitor. On June 14, Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office responded to…

Barren County designates June as Dairy Month

CAVE CITY, Ky. — Barren County Judge/Executive Michael Hale announced Tuesday that on June 11 at 11 a.m. he will sign a proclamation designating June as Dairy Month in Barren County.  The signing will be at Legacy Dairy, 2896 Goodnight Hiseville Road in Cave City. This is a local dairy farm owned and operated by Doug and Genelle Jones. The…

Central City outdoor concert and events postponed until 2021

CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – The Central City Tourism Commission announced Thursday that all planned concerts and events have been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Freddie Mayes, Executive Director of Central City Tourism, said, “With so many unknowns as we look to the summer months, we felt the best decision was to postpone our events until next…

Mammoth Cave National Park announced phased re-opening

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park has announced that they are planning a phased re-opening plan for increasing recreational access and services in accordance with guidelines from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities. Beginning June 1, the park will reopen access to self-guided tours inside the cave, the…

Impaired driving stop results in drug bust

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of multiple drug offenses following a traffic stop. Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies saw a small silver SUV run a red light at the intersection of Glasgow Road and Jody Richards Drive Wednesday, according to a release from the sheriff’s office. A deputy also saw the motorist driving on the…

Warren County Parks and Recreation announces parks have reopened, with new rules and requirements

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department has announced that they reopened county park facilities Wednesday with new social distancing requirements and facility rules in effect. Their press release states that the following are now open in accordance with the Stage 5 Reopening Plan: • Announces stage 5 (additional stages will follow with additional re-openings) re-opening…