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Bowling Green favorite “Mary Jane’s Chocolates” sets reopen date

Mary Jane’s Chocolates officially closed its doors on Saturday, April 19...for about a half a year
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky (WNKY) — After closing its doors earlier this year, Mary Jane’s Chocolates is set to return to Bowling Green with new flavors, new plans and the same sweet tradition. Owner Marie Bryant announced the official reopening date. “We’ve finally settled on Saturday, October 25th. That’s going to be our opening day,” she said. The business, founded by…

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Kentucky farm grows food — and community — at Need More Acres

A family farm is turning fields into more than just food
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HALFWAY, Ky. – Michelle Howell calls her farm Need More Acres, but the name means more than land. For her, it’s about feeding people, training future farmers and making healthy food accessible year-round. Michelle and her husband, Nathan, started farming in 2013 on just two acres in Warren County. “We became full time farmers in 2013 on those two acres,”…

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“Feel the love”: Remembering Danny Renshaw

The Bowling Green community is remembering the man behind Renshaw Automotive and whose faith, generosity, devotion to family, and love for people touched countless lives.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – To those who knew him best, Danny Renshaw was more than a successful businessman or a familiar name in Kentucky’s automotive industry. He was a man who lived his life by faith, resilience, generosity and who never missed a chance to remind those around him to “feel the love.” His daughter, Deborah Parker Renshaw, remembers…

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BGFD participates in ‘Safety Stand Down’ day from Sept. 17-19

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Bowling Green Fire Department is taking a pause on non-emergency work Sept. 17-19 to take part in “Safety Stand Down,” a multi-day reset aimed at letting firefighters refocus on safety, training, and mental health, officials said. The department’s announcement on Facebook explained that “for the remainder of the week, your BGFD Firefighters will be…

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Bowling Green Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at BG Fiestaval

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Bowling Green and Warren County leaders joined the community over the weekend to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during the ninth annual BG Fiestaval. The three-day festival featured traditional food, drinks, music and dancing, drawing residents together to honor Hispanic culture and traditions. On Saturday, Mayor Todd Alcott, members of the Bowling Green City Commission and…

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SoKY’s Choice: Hot air balloons and community spirit light up Barren County’s Groove & Glow

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GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – After a one-year hiatus, Groove & Glow returned to the Glasgow Municipal Airport this weekend, drawing hundreds of people, and even some dogs, to a night of music, food and glowing hot air balloons. The free festival, presented by Entertain Glasgow with support from the City of Glasgow, Barren County Tourism and T.J. Regional Health, featured…

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Logan County Republicans gather for Lincoln Dinner with Attorney General Coleman

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AUBURN, Ky. (WNKY) –  Republicans in Logan County gathered Saturday night for food, fellowship, and fundraising at the annual Lincoln Dinner, featuring Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman as the keynote speaker. The dinner, held at the Shell Shop in Auburn, drew about 100 people, according to organizers. Guests included House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy and other state officials. A…

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Bowling Green holds first Overdose Awareness Walk

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Community members gathered at the SOKY Fairgrounds on Sunday for Bowling Green’s first-ever Overdose Awareness Walk. The event was held on International Overdose Awareness Day to honor lives lost, support those in recovery, and raise awareness about overdose prevention. Organizers said the walk also aimed to connect people with local resources and reduce the stigma…

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SoKY’s Choice: JC’s Barber Shop Celebrates 76 Years With Shake Rag Heritage Festival Block Party

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Music, food and family fun filled the Shake Rag community Saturday as JC’s Barber Shop marked 76 years in business with its second annual Heritage Festival block party. The shop, founded in 1949 by Jimmy Carpenter, has remained on the same corner for decades, now serving as both a barbershop and a barber college. For…

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Free Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinic set for Sept. 13 in Bowling Green

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Bowling Green pet owners will have an opportunity to get free rabies vaccinations and microchips for their cats and dogs during a community clinic next month. The City of Bowling Green Animal Protection Division is hosting the event Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bowling Green High School. Services are available…

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