BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A local woman who lost nearly everything in the December 2021 tornadoes is asking for the community’s help as she begins a new chapter in her life. Mahira Besic survived the deadly storm, but the night changed her life forever: she lost half her family, and was left paralyzed from the waist down. Since then, Besic…
GLASGOW, Ky. — Construction of Barren County’s long-awaited justice center is one step closer to becoming a reality. The project, which has been in development since 2020, is moving forward after the design phase was recently completed. The Commonwealth of Kentucky originally allocated more than $30 million for the facility. The new center will be located at the intersection of…
FRANKLIN, Ky. — The Franklin Planning and Zoning Commission met this week to review a pair of significant development proposals drawing community attention. The most talked-about item involves a potential industrial park on Steele Road. While plans remain in the early stages, some residents are raising concerns, particularly about how the area’s unique geography could be affected. Dustin Miles, a…
GLASGOW, Ky. – In Glasgow, the city has partnered with the Glasgow Electric Plant Board to provide free wi-fi to visitors on the Square downtown. Anywhere on the Square – whether it’s City Hall or on the Courthouse Lawn – will now have access to free internet, and Mayor Henry Royse says this is a huge addition to the Square…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner, Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky kicked off the celebrations with its 6th annual Pre-Derby Gala on Friday evening. The event offered an evening full of food, fun, live music, and a silent auction. The highlight of the night was a special art auction featuring paintings created by the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This year is the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, and two horses have local connections to the South Central Kentucky area: Tiztastic & Sandman. Tiztastic is owned by Ron Winchell, who is the owner of The Mint Gaming Hall and Kentucky Downs. Winchell said he’s feeling confident about his horse’s abilities after winning the Louisiana…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new documentary highlighting an important part of the Bowling Green community was screened on WKU’s campus. “Jonesville: When Sunflowers Fall” chronicles the history of the Jonesville community, the struggles residents faced when the university was looking to expand, and how descendants carry on its legacy. Dr. Peggy Crowe, director of the Counseling Center at WKU,…
GLASGOW, Ky. – An important part of the Barren and Metcalfe County region is celebrating a milestone in May, 20 years of serving the community. Barren/Metcalfe Drug Court was created back in 2005, and many of those that have helped make the program what is it today were on hand to celebrate. From former judges to staff who have worked…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Students at South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College, or SKYCTC, took part in what’s called a Going Pro Day, where they officially commit to the workforce. The Going Pro Day on Wednesday is one of many the college is doing to recognize the students officially finishing up their schooling and joining local companies. The Federation for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Women’s Fund of South Central Kentucky held a mid-year update, where the two organizations that received grants from the fund are able to talk about the great things they’re doing in the community. The Hive and House on the Hill talked about what the grants they received have gone towards, which also gives new members…
