FRANKLIN, Ky. – It fell off for a few years but now is back on its fifth successful run, the Franklin-Simpson Independence Day Parade. It was hot out but a big crowd came out to celebrate the Fourth of July, watching dozens of cars, trucks and tractors drive through town to the square. A significant part of the event was…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – It was an early start to the day for over a hundred avid runners as Sunrise Children’s Services held a 4 mile run and walk event at Chaney’s Dairy Barn on the Fourth of July. Sunrise Children’s Services is a non-profit organization that does a variety of things such as foster care and therapeutic services for…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Young Professionals program by Barren Inc. is making a comeback. The Barren County Chamber, known as Barren Inc., has recently revived a program that was dormant for a couple years and is looking to get younger people involved in the community. Those age 21 to 40 with a business mindset are encouraged to come out to…
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – With Buc-ee’s now open, it’s a great time to come together and discuss growing pains. The Warren Sheriff’s Office, along with the Smiths Grove Police Department, are hosting a town hall for the people of Smiths Grove and surrounding areas to talk about any and everything that ails them, most notably the traffic caused by new…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Nonprofit organizations at times struggle to fulfill their mission for a variety and reasons, and that’s when they turn to the community. The Barren River Area Safe Space, who looks to serve victims of domestic violence, have been at or over capacity for some time now, which birthed a new program, Friday Feeding. It’s a food…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a big deal, turning 100 years old. Not many people make it, and those that do have a lot of stories to tell. Tillie Lightfoot, born in Butler County, just turned 100 on June 30. She was born in 1924. Now residing at Village Manor in Bowling Green, family, friends and the living facility threw…
METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – There are interesting things to do all across south-central Kentucky, including Metcalfe County. Some spots of interest suggested to News 40 by Metcalfe County’s tourism director, Cathy Nunn, include the Lighthouse Restaurant, Dry Fork Gorge, Barn Lot Theater and Sulphur Well. We went to check out these spots and had a great time. Barn Lot Theater…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green’s premier fireworks show is back for a 53rd year, and the Kiwanis Club decided to thank the people that make it happen. They held a sponsorship lunch at Crosslands Community Church Wednesday afternoon, where they were able to thank those who help with this event, from food trucks that help keep everyone full to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s coming up on two years now that the Meltdown Ice Cream shop and Soda Fountain has been open and they’ve just been awarded some money that should go a long way. Meltdown owner Susan Warrell told News 40 that she applied for a national grant geared toward helping small businesses across the country several weeks…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – It’s a sad thought but an unfortunate reality for some, dying alone. The Warren County Coroner’s office from time to time runs into situations where people pass and there are no family to be found or clues leading to family. When the coroner comes across this, they ask the community for help. Warren County Coroner Kevin…
