Author: Krista Garrison

COVID virus impacts drug prices, supply

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The influx and attainability of drugs in the country has changed quite a bit over the past two years because of the virus. Tommy Loving, the director of the Warren County Drug Task Force, explained the cause and effect of border closures and drug availability in the area. He said when the border closed because of…

Man runs across the country to raise money to help children

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – A 78-year-old man is running across the country to raise money for children in need. Stan Cottrell is running over 3,000 miles and is making a short stop in the town he grew up in, Munfordville. Cottrell is a world record holder for his running and has been recognized by both the county and the governor for…

Parents honor late child with crayon drive for kids

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A hard story to share, a little girl died in a tragic accident about a month ago, but bringing a little light out of the darkness, her mother has created a crayon drive in her name to help their local schools. To honor the life of her loving daughter, Carsyn Drew Tucker, her mother, Leia Tucker…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office will utilize civilians for their CSI team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce a new program within their department. The Crime Scene Investigation Team is changing up a little bit, and with it, the sheriff’s office will be able to better solve and collect evidence for crimes. When the program goes live, instead of having several deputies collect and tag…

Sheriff’s office welcomes first victims advocate partner

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming its very first victim advocate to the team. Marta Woosley, a domestic violence victim advocate with Barren River Area Safe Space has been working with the Bowling Green Police Department as a part-time victim advocate and is now working for both the sheriff’s office and the police department. Her…

Volunteers spend time working to assist Humane Society project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County is full of people who choose to volunteer for local non-profits. Mary Akers  has a full time job but has took time out of her busy schedule Thursday to volunteer with the Humane Society for several years. This week, as the Humane Society is visited by Greater Good Charities to rebuild and restore portions…

Residents demand criminals be held accountable in Richardsville meeting with sheriff

RICHARDSVILLE, Ky. – Sheriff Brett Hightower hosted a meeting in Richardsville Tuesday night after community members expressed concern about thefts in the area. The meeting got heated a few times as the citizens expressed their concerns and frustration with what they perceive as a revolving door  in the justice system, seeing the same people get arrested, serving very little time…