Author: Meghann Stamps

Artist Andee Rudloff & South Warren Middle create diversity mural

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Warren Middle Schoolers were in for a treat this week – the kids designed a school mural to celebrate their diversity and creativity. Thanks to Arts for All Kentucky’s award, the student got to paint alongside local artist Andee Rudloff . “I’m really thrilled to be part of the conversation and see how the students…

New organ registry bill up for vote

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over 1,000 Kentuckians are waiting right this second for organ transplants to save their lives.  Donate Life and select KY Senators have crafted a new bill that will help people needing urgent transplant services.  If passed, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s tag renewal site will add questions about joining or donating to the organ registry.  Donate Life…

WCPS distributes tornado relief boxes – more help on the way

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools has helped storm victims since the beginning of December’s destruction, and they’re still aiding their community now. Wednesday was one of many days to come that they handed out donation boxes at the old Cumberland Trace Elementary School. Director of Student Services Todd Hazel said, “Things that we have in here, we…

BG Area Chamber holds 87th Annual Celebration at Sloan Convention Center

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tuesday night, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce held its 87th Annual Celebration at Sloan Convention Center. Local business leaders, elected officials, regional partners, and special guests all gathered for a special reception, program and a magic act to top off the night. Chamber President and CEO Ron Bunch said businesses in Bowling Green have made…

Warren County election candidates attend sheriff’s office review

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – All candidates vying for a seat as one of Warren County’s elected officials were invited to attend the Warren County Sheriff’s Office review at Fiscal Court. Sheriff Brett Hightower said they made this decision because the day of the meeting, Tuesday, was the deadline for a candidate to file to run in the May primary, and…

Beshear signs ten emergency remote instruction days due to Covid-19

GLASGOW, Ky. – Many Kentucky students are finally in their classrooms after more than a week off due to staffing shortages and Covid-19. Governor Andy Beshear signed an emergency law to tackle Covid in the classroom – adding 10 remote instruction days per school across all of Kentucky. How is this different from non-traditional instruction, or NTI, days? Each school…

Bowling Green Girl Scout troop selling cookies for tornado victims

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Girl Scout cookies have been a fan favorite for decades. The treats taste twice as good knowing your money usually goes to fund trips or prizes for the kids.  However, this year one Bowling Green Girl Scout troop wants to put their sales profit to a selfless cause.  The girls in Bowling Green’s Troup 1926 decided…

Beshear’s redistricting veto results in lawsuit

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear is fighting an uphill battle tonight against redistricting plans for the state’s six congressional seats But republican state leaders are already fighting back, and Beshear is nearly out of time. Thursday, the Kentucky House voted to override Beshear’s veto of redistricting plans passed by House Republicans. Beshear vetoed the plans Wednesday, saying Republicans…

BGPD Chief thanks Simpson County Sheriff’s Office for tornado relief

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County’s sheriff office got a big thank you from Bowling Green Police. Bowling Green Police Chief Michael Delaney wrote Simpson County Sheriff Jere Dee Hopson a huge thank you letter. He said he appreciated the sheriff’s office for sending help after the tornado.  Mid-December, Hopson sent deputies to Bowling Green to relieve officers right in the…