Author: Micah Henson

Hopkinsville’s Casey Jones Distillery joins B3 Beverage

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – Casey Jones Distillery has joined B3 Beverage Company, marking a new chapter for the Hopkinsville-based spirits maker and expanding B3’s growing portfolio into distilled spirits. The announcement was made this week by B3 Beverage Company, which operates a platform focused on pairing heritage brands with shared manufacturing and operational support. The move places Casey Jones alongside…

SoKY’s Choice: Med Center Health marks 100 years with community health expo

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – As Med Center Health marks its 100th year of serving South Central Kentucky, hundreds of people gathered Saturday at the Sloan Convention Center for the system’s annual Health Expo, an event focused on prevention, access, and early detection. The expo brought dozens of screenings and health resources into one place, giving community members a chance…

Communities mark Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Communities across south-central Kentucky are recognizing Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day set aside to thank the men and women who serve in law enforcement and work to keep neighborhoods safe. Law enforcement agencies say support from the public helps build trust and strengthen relationships between officers and the people they serve, both during emergencies…

In Glasgow, small businesses lean on community

GLASGOW, Ky.  – On the Public Square in downtown Glasgow, small businesses are more than places to eat or shop. They are meeting spots, landmarks for visitors and, for many owners, the result of years of work and risk taken on a belief that community still matters. For Danny Williams, owner of Fine Arts Bistro, the past few years have…

Howard Johnson Motel Fire remembered 30 years later in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – 30 years after flames tore through the Howard Johnson motel on the 31-W Bypass, killing four people, firefighters in Bowling Green say the night of Jan. 6, 1996, still feels close enough to touch. The fire broke out just after 1 a.m. on a bitterly cold, snowy night, with temperatures in the 20s. At the time,…

Farmers Bank & Trust plans new branches in Franklin and Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Farmers Bank & Trust has purchased land for two future branch locations in Franklin and Bowling Green, continuing its expansion across south-central and western Kentucky. Both sites are along Nashville Road about 15 miles apart, a move the bank says reflects continued investment in the Interstate 65 corridor and the communities it serves. Construction on…

SoKY’s Choice: SoKY Ice holding space for the game

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – On a winter night in downtown Bowling Green, the sounds feel slightly out of place: skates scraping ice, sticks tapping and laughter carrying into the cold air. Cars roll past, drivers slow down, and some do a double take. Hockey, it turns out, has found a home here, even if only for a season. At…

Simpson County moves to regulate data centers amid development debate

FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) – Simpson County officials are moving forward with a proposed ordinance aimed at regulating data centers and large on-site energy systems, as questions remain about a potential development near Franklin. The ordinance, known as Ordinance 440.70, would limit where advanced technology centers, including data centers, can locate in Simpson County and require additional oversight before any project…

SoKYs Choice: Marc Owens remembered through friends’ memories as benefit concert planned

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Longtime friends and collaborators say Marc Owens never lost his sense of wonder, whether it was behind a drum kit, at a soundboard, or simply listening to someone else’s music for the first time. Owens, a respected drummer, producer and fixture in Bowling Green’s music scene, passed away earlier this week. Those who knew him…

Finding healthy balances this holiday season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The holidays are often filled with celebrations, rich meals and late nights, but health experts say small, intentional choices can help people enjoy the season without sacrificing their well-being. According to Sarah Widener, a nutritionist with Med Center Health, being realistic about eating habits during the holidays is key. Rather than taking an all-or-nothing approach,…