SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – June 6th, 2025, is now known as James “Boss” Weaver Day in Allen County, named after a local veteran in honor of his 99th birthday. Sam’s Restaurant hosted a celebration for one of its regulars, who, according to owner Sam Carter, eats there multiple times a week. “A few weeks ago, they said his 99th birthday was…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Circa Sports Kentucky is soon debuting Kentucky’s largest retail sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin. Opening this summer, the new 21 and over venue will feature an 80-foot-wide LED screen, a 31-foot-wide odds board and over 5,100 square feet of action-packed space designed for the ultimate fan and gameday experience. “After operating in…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation resident is celebrating a huge milestone: her 100th birthday. Growing up in Cumberland County, life was not easy for her. “She lived through the depression, she lived through World War II… she married her sweetheart who went to war,” her daughter, Donita Estes, said. “He died in 1980… so she was…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new bike and pedestrian trail is in the works for South Central Kentucky that would connect the city of Bowling Green to Mammoth Cave National Park. Wednesday at the Barren River Area Development District office, an open house meeting was hosted to gauge the community’s interest in this trial, allowing for feedback and help in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – The Boys and Girls Club of Bowling Green hosted an open house to allow parents to tour the facility with their kids. The summer session gets underway Monday, and the kids that dropped by got to tour their classrooms as well as learn about what’s in store this season. In the spring, staff decorated the building…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky State University has made its way to Barren County with a new cooperative extension office located at 107 Myrtle Street in Glasgow. “We just really feel good about this happening and making our juncture even tighter. Congratulations to each of you,” mayor Henry Royse said during his speech at Thursday’s ribbon cutting. The College of Agriculture,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A South Warren High School student is taking the next step in his future by joining the Merchant Marines, and Representative Brett Guthrie stopped by to honor his commitment. Meyer Gable was honored by Representative Guthrie in the Veterans Courtyard at the Warren County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon. He explains why he decided to enroll: “I chose…
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Caneyville girl who is a student at the Edmonson County 5th/6th Grade Center is helping those in London who were affected by the recent tornadoes. “I love helping others because you never know what someone’s going through and you’re all… everyone’s fighting a battle somehow.” That’s the mindset of Kinleigh Hampton, who decided to start…
GLASGOW, Ky. – At Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, the community gathers on Memorial Day to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our country. “We honor the brave men and women who sacrificed to serve our nation. They answered the call, leaving behind their loved ones, their dreams and their futures so that we might live in freedom…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the summer season fast approaching and Memorial Day weekend almost upon us, it’s time to start thinking about how to protect ourselves from many different injuries. “This time of year is called trauma season, and it’s because we have a higher percentage, if you look over the whole year, of unintentional injuries in children. It’s…
