Author: Michael Ridgeway

Kentucky Jailers Association meets in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you notice, the Sloan Convention Center parking lot has been full for a few days. That’s because a large conference is going on, full of a crucial part of the justice system. The Kentucky Jailers Association is in town, an organization of jailers around the state who bring along with them jail staff to receive…

Logan County’s Jim Turner retires after 55 years

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – “Who in Logan County doesn’t know Jim Turner?” was prevailing theme at a legendary retirement party at the Logan County Extension Office. Jim Turner has taught in the Russellville Schools system, Logan County Schools system, worked at WRUS Radio, taught at Southern Kentucky Community & Technical College as well as Western Kentucky University and has a…

Reintegrating into society, Warren County Regional Jail preps inmates

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Recidivism is something many both in the community and in the legal system try to fight against, the Warren County Regional Jail has been leading the charge on that front and we got to see it first hand. It may not be known in the community, but Warren Regional Jail started something back in 2017 called…

Bowling Green ranked for craft beer scene

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Everyone knows Kentucky is known for bourbon, but what about beer? Well, according to http://livability.com, Bowling Green is somewhere to consider. Livability’s website is geared toward helping people find the best places to work, live and play that are most aligned with their interests. In an article posted this month, they named six cities that are…

Rebuilding Russellville, Logan County hit hard with severe weather

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. –  After Sunday’s storms, Logan County was riddled with storm damage, though no injuries reported. News 40 visited Russellville, Kentucky, which reported a large amount of damage after storms hit on May 26, including uprooted trees and downed lines. Damage could be seen just after crossing the county line coming from Warren to Logan on Highway 68….