Author: Meghann Stamps

‘Why are my $0.75 eggs now $3.99?’

Bowling Green farmers talk 'terribly perfect storm' of causes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A few months ago, big name stores sold a dozen eggs for $0.79. Now it seems like a miracle to buy 12 eggs for under $4.00. ‘Where, oh, where have my 75 cent eggs flown off to’? If you’re asking yourself this question, you’re not alone. University of Kentucky agriculture extension agent Joanna Coles says the…

City of BG celebrates naturalized United States citizens

Sloan Convention Center

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thursday, June 16th the City of Bowling Green celebrated 161 of our country’s newest American citizens. The city hosted the annual reception at the Sloan Convention Center to recognize people who became naturalized United States citizens since 2019.  This is the sixth year for the event, and smiles were found everywhere you looked.  The ceremony was…

Warren RECC asks members to conserve energy

Company says electric system strain could affect future reliability

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren RECC is asking its members to reduce their electricity usage as much as possible until further notice. The company encourages people to conserve energy between 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  They say the unusually hot temperatures are demanding on their electric systems and could affect reliability in the future.  Warren RECC says that even if…

Goodbye gender barriers; BG car wholesaler all women-lead

America's Auto Auction Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – America’s Auto Auction Bowling Green is unintentionally breaking gender barriers. While many men work in their fleet and sales departments, it just so happens their lot operations manager, office manager, controller, logistics manager and regional vice president are occupied by women. General manager Karol Kirby Ahmed’s auctioneer family got her into the industry, but her love…

Nation celebrates Flag Day & U.S. ARMY’s 247th birthday

Veterans Alliance Center honors both holidays

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tuesday, June 14th represents two holidays for many of our veterans: National Flag Day and the U.S. ARMY’s 247th birthday. The Veterans Alliance Center celebrated both holidays with cupcakes and a raffle for their flag table. Marine Veteran James Coulson says he’d love to see all Americans proudly own and wave their own American flags.  “Army,…

Meet WCSO’s new, sole female deputy Megan Little

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed their 50th Sheriff Deputy. She just so happens to be their only female on the force. Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon swore in Warren County native Deputy Megan Little June 1oth. Little worked for the Hopkinsville Police Department and a Nashville prison before joining the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Little comes…

Student painted “Horses of Hope” are helping tornado victims

“Commonwealth Compassion: Horses of Hope” visits Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students from tornado-devastated communities are using the power of art to raise funding for their hometowns. Thanks to Independence Bank and LexArts, commissioned students from Mayfield, Dawson Springs and Bowling Green breathed life into three life-size fiberglass horses alongside professional artists. The three students who attended Bowling Green’s traveling “Horses of Hope” each lived in communities…

SKY Soccer hosting 2nd Curbside Cup soccer tournament

Curbside Ministries kids to storm field this Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – The annual Curbside Cup is taking over SKY Soccer in Bowling Green this weekend! The event not only brings new players onto the field, but brings back the young men who started it all. Curbside Ministries,  a local nonprofit that supports underprivileged youth, and SKY Soccer host the 2nd annual Curbside Cup on Saturday, June 11. 50…

Inexperienced teen driving deaths jump during “100 Deadliest Days”

Summer break proves high-risk for inexperienced teen drivers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – AAA reports 16 and 17-year-olds are three times as likely as adults to be involved in a deadly crash. The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are considered the deadliest… with seven additional teen driving deaths per day compared to the rest of the year. AAA East Central spokesperson Tiffany Stanley said, “It’s really important that…

BG Mexican dancers perform to welcome KY Museum Hispanic exhibit

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Museum celebrated their Latin American artwork exhibit with another form of Hispanic culture. These Mexican folkloric dancers, Las Damas De Bowling Green, performed to celebrate the museum’s new art exhibit. The special Hispanic art exhibit, Our Kentucky, features Latin artists. The exhibit is free, and a perfect way to introduce people of all ages…