Author: Krista Garrison

Pop-up clinic provides vaccinations for underserved community here

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The very first vaccination pop-up clinic was held Wednesday morning in Warren County to help vaccinate some of the underserved population in the area. A local church partnered with the health department to better serve their community. Underserved areas have had some troubles getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Mt. Zion Baptist Church was the site for a…

Crime Stoppers holds biggest fundraiser of the year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Wednesday, Crime Stoppers of South Central Kentucky held their biggest fundraiser of the year, a Feed the Force luncheon. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that helps people anonymously leave a tip for law enforcement with the possibility of a cash reward. The event featured three food trucks accessible by the public with the purchase of…

Women trailblazers celebrated during Women’s History Month

GLASGOW, Ky. – March is National Women’s History month and local women are being recognized by their communities for trail blazing a path for other women in their workplace. A pioneer in her field, Mica Wood Pence, is the very first female judge in Barren County. According to Wood Pence, any gender can do what she does, but being a…

Glasgow is hosting its annual 2021 city clean-up week

GLASGOW, Ky. – Spring starts in just 18 days and you may be preparing for some spring cleaning. If you are, your local city government may be able to help The City of Glasgow is preparing for its yearly cleanup initiative week. The cleanup is an opportunity to clean out your garage, basement or around the house. You can bag…

Some people inadvertently jumping line to get COVID vaccine

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Chasity Phelps is not 70, not a teacher or a first responder, nor does she qualify under any other state guidelines to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Yet she and several others like her have already gotten at least their first vaccine at the Kroger site in Greenwood Mall. Getting vaccinated is a priority for millions statewide….

Girl Scouts are beginning cookie distribution differently this year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana have received their shipment of cookies Thursday. This year, cookie sales are looking a little different than in the past because of the pandemic. Thursday, girls and their parents loaded up their vehicles with cookies to sell as trucks loaded down with the sweet treats dropped them off at Soky Marketplace. With…

Fire truck and items stolen from local volunteer fire department

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A volunteer fire department in Warren County was robbed Wednesday afternoon, and now one of their trucks used to help save lives and property is out of commission for a while. Yesterday evening around 5:30 p.m. a truck was stolen from the Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department Station #2 on Mt. Olivet Girkin Rd. Law Enforcement then…

Man accused of punching Cave City police officer

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Saturday afternoon, the Cave City Police Department responded to a call on Reynolds Street for a domestic incident. According to a release, Terry M. Thomas came outside the residence when three officers arrived, swore at police and refused to follow commands to show his hands that he had behind his back. Officers approached Thomas on the…

Local residents react to the decline in COVID-19 cases in the state

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With COVID-19 cases declining for six straight weeks, according to the governor, some locals are hoping we may finally be getting closer to the end of the pandemic. Some locals are hoping the pandemic is on its way out the door following an announcement from the governor of a steady decline in cases statewide. The announcement…