Author: Lexi Schweinert

Can you say UPGRADE? Barren Co. Board of Education gets new building

BARREN CO., Ky.- Can you say upgrade? The Barren County School’s Board of Education is now in a brand new state of the art building.  They say you should’ve seen the old one…they’ve been in a building off the square since 1965.  Located off of 600 Trojan Way, the new building is a great location for people to access.  Instead…

Sen. Paul speaks on gun reform

BARREN CO., Ky.-Senator Rand Paul was in Glasgow this morning at the Barren County Economic Authority.  Sen. Paul met with local leaders and business owners to discuss issues they are facing in the community.  He also addressed what needs to be done after the recent mass shootings in states around the country…saying he doesn’t think we need to ban weapons…

Fruehauf planting roots in Bowling Green, creating 300 new jobs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-One of the world’s best-known semi-trailer manufacturers, Fruehauf, is planting roots here in Bowling Green.  “It’s thrilling. And it’s showing that Kentucky and Bowling Green are proving that manufacturing is back,” said Governor Andy Beshear.  The company’s decision to manufacture in Bowling Green marks its return to the United States after moving their operations to Mexico in 1997….

30th Women in the Arts exhibit on display

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The 30th Women in the Arts exhibit held their reception and awards ceremony earlier tonight at the Med Center Health WKU Health Sciences Complex. Over 100 pieces of artwork were entered into the exhibit by females over 18 years old, including paintings, ceramics, and sculptures.  The exhibit was on a two year hiatus due to Covid, but…

Local author releases new book for first day of Pride Month

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Today marks the beginning of pride month. “For me, it’s this really great celebration.” Local Clint Waters, who goes by they/them, is an author and writes books about their experience identifying as queer. Waters just released their 7th book, Invert. This is their first book set in the past, specifically the 1950s, where gender and sexuality are a…

Caverna Independent School District welcomes 1st female superintendent

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-This afternoon, Caverna Independent School District said farewell to a familiar face and hello to a new leader!  The district held a reception to welcome their first female incoming superintendent, Amanda Abell. She’s been a member of the administrative team for the past seven years.  Outgoing superintendent Cornelius Faulker has been with the school district for 26 years…starting…

400 Mile Yard Sale is back

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-After two years of uncertainty, the 400 Mile Yard Sale is back and better than ever! For its 18th year, the sale will feature antique stores and small town shops along Highway 68. Communities partake in the four days of fun with families setting up lemonade stands, rummage sales and barn sales.  The sale stretches all the way…

Free English language classes for refugees

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Imagine… having to flee your home country for your safety and when you finally arrive to a safe place… you can’t speak the language.  “Our country is not good and not safe, so that’s why we came here,” said Sian Thang, a refugee from Myanmar.  That is the experience of many refugees who now live in Bowling Green. …

7th annual Jackrabbit Jog run/walk

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Earlier this morning, runners and walkers laced up their sneakers to take part in the 7th annual Jackrabbit Jog.  Dozens of people raced in the 5 miler, the 5k run/walk, and the bunny hop race for kids.  Over the years, the race has raised over $20,000 for PKD, or polycystic kidney disease. The inherited disorder causes clusters of…

Cornerview Community Church holds event for veterans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Memorial Day is a day to remember those who fought for our country.  “Honoring the vets that we have and also the vets from the past,” said veteran James Coulson.  And Cornerview Community Church held a service to do exactly that.  “Just commemorating the folks who actually die for our freedom and the ones that actually die, building…