Author: Lexi Schweinert

Early voters beat lines to cast their ballot

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Early voting has officially kicked off for the midterm election. “This location has had over 1,200 voters. That’s a lot for 4 hours,” said Warren County Deputy Clerk Rachel Whitlow. Implemented during the pandemic, officials have kept the early voting period in place. They’ve seen benefits, especially for voter turnout. “People want to come out and vote early…

New nasal spray at Med Center Health treats depression

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-A new depression treatment is being offered at Med Center Health for those who have not responded to other medications.  Spravato is a nasal spray that is used in conjunction with an oral antidepressant.  Spravato works to block activity of glutamate and helps stabilize the level of the neurotransmitter, which in turn re-establishes the mood circuit.  One reason…

National Adoption Awareness Month: local woman has fostered 20+ children, adopted 2

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-November is National Adoption Awareness Month.  “Everybody needs a home. and everybody needs to belong,” said Family Enrichment Center Director of Programs Lee Fowlkes.  The Family Enrichment Center celebrates the beginning of the month with a proclamation by city officials.  “In the last year there were 116 adoptions that occurred through the state,” said Fowlkes.  That number is…

WKU’s first lady, Harriet Downing, turns 100!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-One of the first ladies of Western Kentucky University, Harriet Downing, is turning 100 years old today!  Family is celebrating her milestone at her family home. Harriet met Dero Downing, her husband who played basketball for Coach Diddle, three days after starting classes as a student at WKU in 1941. The rest is history.  Dero Downing was president…

SKYCTC art class creates ‘big heads’

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Little kids love to dress up and trick or treat on Halloween…some of the big kids are joining in on the fun in a slightly different way!  An art class at SKYCTC has spent a month designing ‘big heads’. The project was inspired by the famous artist Wayne White, who is the set designer for Pee-Wee’s playhouse. …