Author: Krista Garrison

Crime has fluctuated in south-central Kentucky since the pandemic began

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Homicides and other violent crimes in some south-central Kentucky counties rose while others did not over the past few years. Kentucky State Trooper Daniel Priddy says of the cases KSP has worked in the nine-county region, murders actually dropped a small amount from 2019 to 2020 and remained about the same in 2021. “We’re glad to…

Breast clinic open in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Med Center Health is announcing the opening of their new Breast Clinic in Bowling Green. This clinic is a huge addition to the area because in addition to appointments, the clinic also offers walk-in hours. This is a game-changer for those who previously had to drive down to Nashville…

Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival underway at Beech Bend Raceway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The largest NMRA Ford motorsport event of the year is underway with the Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival at Beech Bend Raceway. Bill Tichenor, the director of marketing at Holley, says if you’re a car lover, and even if you’re not, this event is for you! “We have a lot of everything here it’s kind of information…

Fundraiser held for little boy battling cancer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The community in South Central Kentucky often rallies around people in need, and Friday, that person just so happened to be a toddler with cancer. Easton Scruggs is one of the cutest little guys you’ve ever seen, keeping a positive attitude and smiling. But, under the surface, he’s a fighter too, fighting neuroblastoma and undergoing chemo…

World War II veteran bumped up waiting list to get 2022 Corvette

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A World War II veteran received a four-wheeled revved up luxury today at the National Corvette Museum. Bobbie Carson, an Army veteran who fought at the end of World War II in Germany was bumped to the near the front of the wait list for a brand new 2022 Corvette. This souped-up mid-engine machine is on…

Doctor gives advice on allergy season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The fall brings forth pumpkins and apples, but it also is the blooming season for some much less exciting vegetation. Allergy season is here, and ragweed and goldenrod blooms are everywhere you look. You may find yourself wondering, is it my allergies or COVID-19? One local doctor says one way to tell is to pay attention…

Local governments announce multiple economic development growth

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – More evidence of a growing economy here in southern Kentucky. Harbor Steel & Supply Corporation, a metals distributor and manufacturer, is expanding its operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Meanwhile, Barren County broke ground on a speculative building in an industrial park because of confidence that even more jobs to the area. South Central Kentucky is seeing…

WKU Commons still not open due to COVID and shortages

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Commons at WKU has been under construction for longer than anticipated now and students are seeing an impact. Food options on the hill are fewer this year after the food court in Garrett Conference Center was torn down. Jace Lux, the spokesperson for Western Kentucky University says the WKU Commons building was expected to be…

12-year-old baker named 2021 Glasgow Christmas Parade Grand Marshall

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow-Barren Chamber of Commerce made a big announcement Tuesday about the Glasgow Christmas Parade naming their Grand Marshall and releasing their theme. Haylin Adams, a 12-year-old Barren County native who recently competed on a national cooking television show and did exceptionally well, was named the 2021 Glasgow Christmas Parade Grand Marshall. “Being on the Kids Baking…