BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (March 26, 2021) – A project to replace the low water crossing on KY 585 Old Franklin Road (mile point 7) at Trammel Creek in Allen County has started. The new crossing will be similar to the old crossing that was removed. The old structure was closed in January following a statewide load rating analysis of select steel culverts….
Bowling Green, KY., March 26, 2021 – Cross Check Quality Inspection, a quality control service solution company, is constructing its new facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The company employs approximately 167 people throughout South Central Kentucky and serves the region’s major manufacturers, ensuring that quality concerns are identified and corrected to prevent defective products from reaching customers. With its headquarters in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― The Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Glasgow Electric Plant Board and Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated (a TVA retiree organization), recently awarded Glasgow Middle School, $5,000 for a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education project. The grant award is a part of $800,000 in competitive STEM grants awarded to nearly 200 schools across TVA’s seven-state service territory….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear joined 18 other governors to issue a statement on the rise in anti-Asian hate and urged organizations, companies and individuals to participate in a virtual day of action to #StopAsianHate. Friday is symbolic because on March 26, 1790, the Naturalization Act was signed into law, prohibiting non-white people from becoming U.S. citizens. Now, 231…
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. (March 25, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear warned Kentuckians that strong to severe thunderstorms are expected late Thursday afternoon and evening across the Commonwealth. Damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and heavy rainfall are expected. The areas of greatest risk for severe weather and for a potential strong tornado are South Western and South Central Kentucky. “Kentuckians should follow…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Nominations are now open for the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame 2021 class. Established in 2000, the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame recognizes educators across the Commonwealth who positively impact the teaching profession and the students they serve. As a national leader in educator preparation and administrator training, WKU works closely with district partners to fulfill regional…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Twenty-five community health centers in Kentucky will receive $96,748,500 in American Rescue Plan funding to support COVID-19 vaccination and services for vulnerable populations, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Thursday. The funding will be awarded beginning in April by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Health centers will be able to…
FRANKFORT – After navigating the effects of a global pandemic for the last year to deliver access to education, Kentucky State University has more reasons than ever to celebrate its 135th anniversary as an institution of higher education. Part of the 135th anniversary celebration is a new partnership with the iconic Kentucky soda brand, Ale-8-One Bottling Company. Ale-8-One, local producer of Kentucky’s original…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – On Tuesday, just after 2:oo a.m. the Barren River Drug Task Force along with the Cave City Police Department stopped a 1999 gold Chevrolet pickup at the intersection of Hwy 90 and 31W in Cave City, according to a release form the Barren River Drug Task Force. The driver, Benjamin Payne, 35, of Owensboro was asked…
FRANKFORT (March 22, 2021) – Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles got his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and is encouraging Kentuckians to consider taking it as a means to re-open state businesses and get back to normal. “In December, I said I would take the COVID-19 vaccine when it was my turn,” Commissioner Quarles said. “With food…
