Meghann Stamps, Author at WNKY News 40 Television

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Anthem Medicaid awards WKU healthcare students $100K scholarship

Endowment requires recipients provide local healthcare

October 11, 2022

Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky Hospital Association reports our Commonwealth is facing 13,000 nursing vacancies. To encourage students to fill the 22 percent of all nursing jobs that remain empty here in Kentucky, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky awarded $100,000 of endowment scholarships toward WKU health science majors and graduates. WKU President Tim Caboni said, “They…

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Stay safe during SoKY’s hunting & archery season

Get hunter education certified fw.ky.gov

October 11, 2022

Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a beautiful Fall for deer hunters and archery enthusiasts to enjoy SOKY’s outdoors, but conservation officers want you hunters to also keep safety a priority. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife report the Commonwealth averages two fatal hunting accidents per year, most of those caused by falling from stands. So, first things first, always make sure you…

BG WWII vet celebrates 102nd birthday alongside 100-year-old friend

Elmo Martin & Hayward Minton remember long friendship history

October 10, 2022

Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – “A living history.” Those are the words Elmo Martin’s family use to describe their 102-year-old birthday boy and patriarch. Friends poured into Bowling Green’s historical Garvin House Monday to celebrate 102-year-old Elmo Martin’s very happy birthday. “It’s beautiful,” Elmo said of the party. “I’m blessed. Most people don’t get that opportunity to get old,” One of…

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Lost River Cave Scarecrow Trail celebrates 11th anniversary

Check out displays before they're gone

October 10, 2022

Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fall is in full swing, and October means Lost River Cave’s Scarecrow Trail drawing in eyes from near and far. Businesses, families and local organizations have once again crafted some awesome scarecrows to line Lost River’s 72 acres. This year, the cave saw 30 percent more entries 95 total displays throughout the trail! New this year,…

BG’s Out of the Darkness Walk raises funds for suicide prevention

Help Donate Online Through December 31st

October 10, 2022

Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Sunday, Bowling Green’s 10th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk saw so many of you out there walking to stand up to suicide. The walk at Ephram White Park has already raised close to $13,000 to assist in suicide prevention. You can help donate to Bowling Green’s American Foundation for Suicide Prevention through the end…

Logan Tobacco & Heritage Festival wraps up!

October 10, 2022

Meghann Stamps,

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Saturday, Logan County’s Tobacco and Heritage Festival wrapped up! Folks came out from all over to flood Russellville’s downtown square in time for the parade. Many of the floats showcased the parade’s theme, “There’s No Place Like Logan.” Some of the people waving were high school kids, local farmers and even a 98-year-old decorated WWII veteran! Before…

WKU’s Hammer In: Smashing success

Kids and adults learn from local blacksmiths

October 10, 2022

Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over on the hill, WKU’s weekend metal working demonstration was a smash hit! At the Hammer-In presentation, people got to enjoy the free community event celebrating the metal workers’ trade, sanctioned by the Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths. Sparks were flying as people from all around Bowling Green came to learn and create the basics. Even…

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New Cave Country Trails Prize winner; next final prize worth over $1000

October 7, 2022

Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’re out enjoying the fall weather, why not win a prize while you’re at it? Bowling Green’s Sam Oldenburg did just that! The avid trail loved submitted pics from his nature walks to the Cave Country Trails Challenge, earning himself September’s prize package. This month is your last chance to enter the five-month-long CCT challenge,…

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Chasing weekend fun? Car Show, comics, wielding and more!

October 7, 2022

Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – When it comes to weekend plans – local car lovers have hit the jackpot. Saturday, you can head to Woodburn to check out Antique Tractor & Engine Club’s car show. You’ll get to glimpse some newer model tractors, but the biggest draw by far will be the show’s tractors dating back to the great depression days. …

Join 10th annual BG suicide prevention community walk this Sun

Roughly 800 Kentuckians died by suicide 2021: Help change this stat

October 6, 2022

Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Roughly 800 Kentuckians died by suicide in 2021, according to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. And that organization wants your help to change those numbers. This Sunday, you can join AFSP’s 10th Annual Bowling Green Out of the Darkness Community Walk. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention says this walk is a journey of remembrance, hope and…

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Anthem Medicaid awards WKU healthcare students $100K scholarship

Endowment requires recipients provide local healthcare