Author: Michael Ridgeway

Bowling Green Hardee’s wants to make a deal

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’ve driven by the Hardee’s on Russellville Rd. then you might have seen its interesting sign. It amusingly says “will trade eggs for employees” with a kill two birds with one stone kind of idea behind it. Renee Henderson, general manager of the Russellville Rd. Hardee’s said it was a collaborative thought she had along…

A hard time for our bakeries

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With eggs costing more than they have in years, some local folks might be having a bothersome time. It’s always unfortunate when things you like to buy often go up in price, and it probably doesn’t sit any better when it’s something you have to buy. Eggs are a hot topic right now with how the…

Cat needing amputation at Warren County Humane Society

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  A cat came into the humane society on January 16 in dire need on medical attention. A 4 month old kitten named Lake fell prey to an infection in his leg which ultimately killed his back right leg. News 40 swung by to see the kitten and talk to adoption manger Brandon Taylor, who told us…

MLK breakfast and commemorative march

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In Bowling Green, The MLK Holiday Planning Committee every year hosts events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and this year was no different. On the actual holiday, January 16, the committee holds and held breakfast for the community. At 7:30 a.m., community members began to arrive at Parker Bennett Curry Elementary to…

Allen County FOP giving out scholarships

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – The Fraternal Order of Police in Allen County is performing the annual service of awarding scholarships to school kids. This year the FOP in Allen County is giving out not one but two scholarships this year to graduating Allen County Scottsville seniors this year. The scholarships are 500 dollars each, to help out students with their…

New year, less taxes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Going into 2023, individual income tax has been decreased by point five percent. News 40 took a spin around town to get reactions to the still new to some information and came across the Grenier girls. Madison and Pauline weren’t aware of the news but Madison said she felt “very blessed that that’s happening” and Pauline…

MLK Week recapped

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16, events are popping off all weekend in Bowling Green. The MLK Holiday Planning Committee partnered with local business owner D.C. Clement to have legendary gospel singer Marvin Sapp come to town and grace the SkyPAC stage. Unfortunately Bishop Sapp could only be here Friday, January 13 but…

Bowling Green Independent band teacher receives state award

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Music Educators Association just named Christi Shores the 2022-2023 middle school teacher of the year. Shores has been a band director for 16 years, this being her first time receiving the award. Shores said this is a once in a lifetime award, feeling quite honored by the recognition. Shores is aware that teaching can…

Annual MLK March in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Though the weather took a turn on the morning of January 12, it didn’t stop organizers from having the annual MLK program in Russellville. Due to heavy rain, rather than marching to the courthouse as normal, the community stuck to the speaking part of the event in Russellville High School. Civil rights activist Charles Neblett spoke as…

Society for Science names 2 Kentucky students top scholars

SOUTH CENTRAL, Ky. – The Society of Science just released their 300 finalists from the Regeneron Science Talent Search and two young women from South Central Kentucky made the first cut. A Gatton Academy student and Glasgow High School senior are among 300 of “300 top young scientists and engineers in the United States, the best and brightest” according to…