BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -Is Santa bringing your family a bundle of joy this Christmas? If so, Med Center Health is offering a free class to help our new grandmas and grandpas feel prepared. The two-hour Grandparents’ Class will cover transitioning to the new role of grandparent, as well as up-to-date baby care recommendations and safety measures during the next few exciting…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Federal reports show us that food prices typically increase 2 percent each year. But over the last year, we’ve seen inflation spike food prices by around 11 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. WKU Center of Applied Economics Director and Associate Professor of Economics says Dr. Sebastian Leguizamon, “The figures we saw in 2022…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students from 14 SOKY high schools strengthened their healthcare and leadership skills today thanks to Southern Kentucky Community & Technical College. Wednesday, SKYCTC welcomed over 300 registered competitors to their HOSA regional championship. Participants got the opportunity to see SKYCTC’s healthcare department to local hospital representatives. SKYCTC says more Kentucky high school students like these are…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – One of the great ways you can enjoy your winter nights is by loading up the car and experiencing Franklin-Simpson’s new Christmas lights drive-through. Franklin Simpson Parks & Recreation Director Lis Deavers said, “The first night we did it, I met a grandmother who brought her grandchildren through, and when they stopped and were given their donation,…
ORLINDA, TN. – One of the few remaining local World War II veterans celebrated his 99th birthday Tuesday. December 13, 1923. James Wren was born. Friends and family gathered just south of Simpson County to celebrate the decorated naval veteran’s 99th birthday. Wren served on troop carriers in both the European and Pacific theaters during World War II, serving in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For anyone new to America looking to become a leader in your community, the City of Bowling Green will once again sponsor their Academy for New American program in 2023. The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services-led program empowers new Americans to confidently participate in city government through education about city government services and community resources….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Recently, South Central Kentucky has seen a terrifying increase in online threats: messages on different platforms expressing intent to harm our community, our schools, and our elected officials. Most of us understand living in a society means, like it or not, we have to accept different perspectives… but what about that select group of people who…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the fifth year in a row, the City of Bowling Green is proclaiming Cultivate Kindness day in honor of a Bowling Green High School student gone too soon. McKenzi Loid was killed by a drunk driver in December 2017. Found on her screen saver – a message reminding herself to cultivate kindness. McKenzi’s family developed…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Tree provides Christmas presents for families in need every year, but this season, the Bowling Green chapter severely needs your help to fill their quota. Angel Tree present drop-offs were supposed to wrap up today at Greenwood Mall, but with nearly 200 children still not selected, the organization is now pushing…
LEXINGTON, Ky. – This time of year demands a lot: elaborate decorations, home-cooked meals, and well-thought-out gifts. If your stress level is rising just thinking about it, you’re not alone. One University of Kentucky psychologist says the stress of the season notoriously spikes anxiety and depression rates. However, there are practical ways to avoid struggling through this season. UK Psychology…
