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SoKY’s Choice: Hometown Showdown III raises more than $55,000 for new TJ Rehabilitation Center

November 17, 2025

Micah Henson,

GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) — The annual Hometown Showdown returned Saturday night with big performances and an even bigger impact, raising more than $55,000 for the TJ Community Mission Foundation and its planned state-of-the-art rehabilitation center at the TJ Health Pavilion. The lip-sync event, known for its high energy and community participation, drew a packed crowd. Organizers said the fundraiser continues…

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A seat saved for Gabbi, 10 years later

Ten years after 7-year-old Gabbi Doolin was killed by a child predator, her mother stood before hundreds of students Friday in the high school auditorium where her daughter should have been sitting.

November 14, 2025

Micah Henson,

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – Ten years after 7-year-old Gabbi Doolin was killed by a child predator, her mother stood before hundreds of students Friday in the high school auditorium where her daughter should have been sitting and asked them to protect the light she believes every child carries. The U.S. Secret Service chose Allen County–Scottsville High School to host its…

Mock trial, real stakes: Warren Central students step into the courtroom

November 13, 2025

Micah Henson,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – A Warren County courtroom looked and sounded a lot like the real thing Thursday night, except the attorneys, witnesses, and legal strategists were all high school students. Warren Central High School’s Law and Justice class held its annual mock trial inside Judge Brent Potter’s courtroom at the Warren County Justice Center. Students spent months preparing…

Celebrating 40 Years of Leadership; Bowling Green program marks milestone anniversary

November 13, 2025

Micah Henson,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.– Local leaders past and present gathered Thursday for the 40th anniversary celebration of Leadership Bowling Green, a program that organizers say has shaped more than a thousand professionals and strengthened the community across four decades. The event, recognized with an official proclamation, brought together graduates, current class members and community partners to reflect on the program’s legacy…

Logan County rescuers dive into new swift water training to save lives during floods

November 10, 2025

Micah Henson,

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) — As flooding grows more frequent in south-central Kentucky, Logan County Search and Rescue is stepping up its efforts to keep residents safe, unveiling a new swift water rescue team trained to respond when seconds matter. Director Terry Cole said the program was created after a series of dangerous incidents over the past few years, including a…

T.J. Samson Hospital Unveils Upgraded NICU for Southcentral Kentucky Families

November 10, 2025

Micah Henson,

GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – T.J. Samson Community Hospital celebrated the grand reopening of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Monday afternoon, marking a major investment in advanced newborn care for families across the region. Hospital leaders, staff, and community members gathered to tour the newly renovated space, which features the latest medical technology, expanded capacity, and a family-centered design. The…

SoKY’s Choice: Marines mark 250 Years with celebration in Bowling Green

November 10, 2025

Micah Henson,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Marines and community members gathered Sunday night at the Bowling Green Country Club to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, honoring a legacy of service that officially dates back to Nov. 10, 1775. The event, hosted by the local Marine Corps League Detachment 1095, blended formal ceremony with a family atmosphere….

Community dances for a cause at Med Center Charity Ball

November 10, 2025

Micah Henson,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Hundreds of people dressed in their finest gathered at the Sloan Convention Center on Saturday night for the Med Center Health Foundation’s 21st annual Charity Ball, a black-tie event raising money to support local health programs across Southern Kentucky. The fundraiser, described as the largest charity event in the community, benefits several Med Center Health…

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News 40 Weather Reports: the great thermostat debate heats up as temperatures cool down

November 6, 2025

Micah Henson,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South-central Kentucky has enjoyed a short stretch of unseasonably warm November days, but that’s about to change. A couple weekend cold fronts will send temperatures plunging, and with it, the return of a familiar household argument: What temperature should you set the thermostat? As the fall warmth gives way to frosty mornings, local HVAC experts say…

Logan County Jail earns statewide award for safety and compliance

November 5, 2025

Micah Henson,

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Detention Center has been recognized as the most compliant jail in Kentucky using the Cadmus system, a technology that tracks mandatory cell checks and helps staff monitor inmate safety around the clock. Jailer Josh Toomey said the honor reflects the hard work and consistency of his team in maintaining high standards. “The importance of…

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Author: Micah Henson

SoKY’s Choice: Hometown Showdown III raises more than $55,000 for new TJ Rehabilitation Center

A seat saved for Gabbi, 10 years later

Ten years after 7-year-old Gabbi Doolin was killed by a child predator, her mother stood before hundreds of students Friday in the high school auditorium where her daughter should have been sitting.

Mock trial, real stakes: Warren Central students step into the courtroom

Celebrating 40 Years of Leadership; Bowling Green program marks milestone anniversary

Logan County rescuers dive into new swift water training to save lives during floods

T.J. Samson Hospital Unveils Upgraded NICU for Southcentral Kentucky Families

SoKY’s Choice: Marines mark 250 Years with celebration in Bowling Green

Community dances for a cause at Med Center Charity Ball

News 40 Weather Reports: the great thermostat debate heats up as temperatures cool down

Logan County Jail earns statewide award for safety and compliance

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