ORLIN, Tn. – James Wren was born in Wrens, Georgia. December 13, 1923. 98-years later, and James can tell you countless memories of his life on the farm, his seven invasions in World War II, but the stories that made him smile ear to ear were all about his Shirley. After five years in the navy, 24-year-old James returned home…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo – the perfect spot to bond with nature, feed animals… and potentially film a movie? Actor and producer Branscombe Richmond produces films here in the commonwealth as well as California and Hawaii. Now, he’s hunting locally for what will become the setting for his two nature heavy movies. The Kangaroos’ stomping…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’re looking for a way to kick off your weekend, you can check out the Kentucky Museum’s open house this Friday. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the museum is showing off their new exhibitions – Crazy Quilt Mania, Coral Reef, Side by Side, and Ancient Near East in KY. Crazy Quilt Mania features quilts…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Cave Country Trails is offering huge prize packages for five months worth of trail challenges here in South Central Kentucky. So from now through October, These five different counties will sponsor the prize packages for each corresponding month: June: Franklin-Simpson July: Hart Co August: Warren Co September: Edmonson Co October: Barren Co Starting June 1st, you…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Veterans and their families gathered together in the American Legion Post 23’s building to remember their fallen comrades this Memorial Day over their annual luncheon. To start the luncheon off, American Legion Post 23 Commander Malcom Cherry dedicated laser carved memorial stones that sit outside the building as the ‘James T. Manley War Memorial Courtyard’. After…
BOWLING GREEN,KY- Bowling Green’s Hindu population spent Friday celebrating the inauguration of their new temple. Friday marks day one of the five day celebration. People gathered in the new convention center this morning, including Bowling a Green Mayor Todd Alcott and State Representative Patti Minter. Minter said, “having this Hindu temple as a place of worship, a place of all…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Summer is heating up, and so are travel plans… but gas prices are astronomically high right now. Many people are looking at smaller, closer to home staycations to fit their wallets. Convention & Visitors Bureau Communications Director Nora Bryant said, “People are rethinking their travel budget, and Bowling Green is affordable. Our hotels are affordable. Our…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -The National Corvette Museum is here but as you’ve never seen it before. Any and all Hot Wheels lovers can cruise into the NCM and check out the “Hot Wheels: Race to Win” exhibit. Matelle partnered with The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to create this traveling exhibit. While Thursday night was the perfect VIP gala, Friday opens…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green’s large Hindu population is celebrating the inauguration of their new temple on Scottsville road. Friday, the congregation will begin day one of their five day inauguration ceremony. Without a temple in Bowling Green, many say they have driven to either Nashville or Louisville to attend a Hindu temple. Mayor Todd Alcott and state representatives…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Many renters have seen big price jumps in the last year. WKU student Annie McGinnis says she has a wonderful landlord, however she’s faced this issue. “I know that if I were to renew my lease again, that it would be an increase for whatever reason,” said McGinnis. “I can barely afford my rent now, so…
