LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The “old jail” as it is commonly referred to in Logan County holds over 80,000 documents, starting from Kentucky’s inception in 1792, and it’s getting an upgrade. The Logan County Archives & Genealogical Society applied for a grant from the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives to help with a remodeling effort in order to serve…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County Archives & Genealogical Society is bringing something powerful to the area and working to celebrate this year those who fought in Vietnam. Along with the help of 4 other organizations, The Wall That Heals is coming to Logan County, a mobile version of the wall that is dedicated to the thousands of soldiers…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Monday morning, a truck was stolen and taken on a joyride, and now the owner of the truck is sharing his experience. Seth Harper had his truck stolen from work on Monday between 6 and 7 a.m., which he initially thought was a joke. After his sales meeting, Harper walked out of the building with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At Bowling Green High School, a new student-run operation is up and running. Bowling Green Independent School District installed a small coffee house to give students some real-world experience and show them a little behind the scenes of the district’s nutrition program. The district wanted to do something that fit the vibe of the already established…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow Independent School District recently finished construction on the annex to the original South Green Elementary. It’s a complete 360 from the old building, and it’s a breath of fresh air for both students and staff. Though it’s taken some getting used to, everyone loves it. The layout is very open, allowing for more creativity during the…
This weekend saw the return of Southern Kentucky’s Bridal Expo, and we saw firsthand how it helped out local brides to be. With over 100 vendors in attendance, the Bridal Expo was a one-stop shop for anyone in need of caterers, wedding planners and many more. 2024 marks the event’s tenth year of operating, and the Expo’s founder, Tootie Finkbone,…
This weekend saw Jonesville Academy’s second Tie Ceremony, with many young boys recognized for their academic and personal achievements. Jonesville Academy is a program for school-aged boys in the Bowling Green and Warren County area from third to ninth grade. Scholars shared speeches about the power of community and leadership and how they see themselves involved in both. If…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As the Kentucky legislature reconvenes this year, they will be mostly tackling the budget, but still trying to get some bills signed into law. News 40 spoke to State Representative Kevin Jackson about his outlook on the upcoming session ahead of a busy legislative session, about some things he’s looking forward to. With hundreds of bills…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As bone-chilling systems move through the area, everyone seems to have stayed safe inside for the most part. News 40 stopped by EMS headquarters where the station talked to Field Supervisor Stephen Parrott. Parrott told News 40 that they were actually a bit surprised at the lack of calls they had to respond to. According to…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A clothing boutique is doing a good deed and hoping to keep it going for as long as they can. The Queen’s Closet in Russellville is throwing a charity ball on the night of February 17, to benefit two local organizations in a meaningful way. This year, they’ll be having their inaugural charity ball that will support…
