Author: Michael Ridgeway

Local women’s history, a look at Flora Templeton Stuart

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Moving here from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Flora Templeton Stuart has been a champion in the community and is still trucking along. The personal injury lawyer said she went through many trials, culminating to make her a great lawyer. “All that has helped me to connect better with my clients…” Stuart said. Stuart recalled in sixth…

Barren County moves forward on Park City Amphitheater with Deco Architects

GLASGOW, Ky. – Big things are going on in Barren County, hoping to encourage more business and tourism in the near future. Barren County judge-executive Jamie Bewley Byrd said she’s excited after this last fiscal court meeting approving the county’s contract with Deco Architects, who will be building the newest addition to Barren County. This new development will be right…

Edmonson County Schools continues to improve upon vocational instruction

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Through a $10 million grant from the Kentucky legislature, Edmonson County Schools is making strides in the trades department on their campus. The vocational programs at the center include agriculture, engineering, electricity, welding, auto mechanics, allied health, business, marketing, and more. Edmonson County Superintendent Brian Alexander said “We feel like our kids’ education takes a backseat to…

Junior Achievement holds award ceremony for local leaders

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the Harbaugh Club at Western Kentucky University, Junior Achievement gave out some awards to deserving peoples. Dr. Martha Sales, assistant vice president of Student Life and dean of students at WKU and Rick Wilson, retired president and CEO of Bowling Green Bank & Trust, received some recognition for their commitment to local kids. Junior Achievement…

Barren County Young Professionals hold luncheon

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Young Professionals met at the Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday to network. Community members met up with local leaders and business executives for a small lunch and to talk shop about the community and new opportunities. People like Mayor Henry Royse were in attendance giving advice to members, with program director Erin Hiles…

Department of Education changes don’t rattle Edmonson County

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. –  As the federal government continues to shrink, lay offs to the Department of Education might leave some confused but not fearful as of right now. Edmonson County Superintendent Brian Alexander said “I’m confident the money is still coming” as he spoke on the changes. 10% of funding in Kentucky public schools comes from the department but Alexander…

Career fair at Allen County-Scottsville High School

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – School administration gave kids yet another opportunity to gain some real world experience and give them a leg up. Several local businesses, law enforcement agencies and first responder groups showed up to the Allen County-Scottsville Gym to talk to students about what they do on a day to day basis and try to help them get a…