RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – An emancipation celebration is underway in Russellville, and 38 years in, they’re proving one thing: “They not like us.” “This 8th of August celebration is more than a date, moderator. It’s a testimonial. It’s not just history, it’s identity… and as we gather to rejoice and rekindle the fire of purpose, I’ll bring to you this word:…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Seven flights of stairs might seem like a lot for a normal person, but for a local group of firefighters, it’s just the beginning of their training as they get ready for the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Tennessee Tower in downtown Nashville. “We do this every year around September, the Sunday before 9/11……
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green City Commission has approved a more than $1.1 million purchase from Don Franklin of Somerset to get new vehicles for the Bowling Green Police Department. Deputy Chief Penny Bowles says these cars are essentially offices for officers, so they need to be reliable and ready for any situation. While the current fleet is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With back to school season underway, a local orthodontist is helping everyone get ready for a return to the classroom, with more than just a smile. Lawless Orthodontics is hosting Smiles for Teachers, a giveaway taking place at all of their locations (Bowling Green, Russellville and Glasgow). If you stop by, you’ll be able to pick…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Great news from the home of the Patriots as a new partnership has formed with Allen County Schools, the Scottsville Allen County Chamber of Commerce and We Lead CS to help stimulate workforce development in the schools. We Lead CS is donating $20,000 to the Chamber to make this happen, and make sure students are prepared to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Miss Kentucky USA competition was recently held across the river in Ohio, and this year’s winner has strong ties to Bowling Green. Mattie Barker grew up in Bowling Green, attending Briarwood Elementary, Drakes Creek Middle and graduating from Greenwood High School. She was active in FBLA during high school, and went on to win Miss…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At The Hive, a group of concerned parents gathered to discuss the recent Medicare bill passage, and what could come next. The meeting is part of a monthly series hosted by The Hive, designed to give parents a safe space to connect and talk openly about a range of topics. Over the two-hour discussion, several concerns…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – With Allen County Schools set to start soon, the community’s annual Back to School Bash took over Dugas Park Wednesday night, with plenty of fun for the whole family. “A bunch of the industries within the Scottsville community have all came together today and all sponsored this great event for the citizens of Allen County,” Halton HR…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local business owner and a familiar face was caught in Hawaii after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the Russian coast that triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Some parts of the island saw waves reach nearly six feet tall, and evacuation orders. Trent Bedding’s own Trent Ranberger is currently in Hawaii on a vacation, and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Civil Air Patrol made their way to Bowling Green Tuesday for their annual awards ceremony. “I just want to say thank you to the Civil Air Patrol and to your leadership and to our cadets, go forth and make a difference. Thank you very much,” Mayor Todd Alcott, a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Air…
