Author: Noah Faerber

Hilltop History & Haunts takes over WKU’s campus this September & October

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As September begins, spooky season is officially here, and one unique way to celebrate is a haunted tour of Western Kentucky University’s campus. Dr. Tamela Smith, a paranormal researcher, has been investigating some of the campus’s mysteries, like a construction worker haunting Van Meter Hall, or a professor roaming Cherry Hall. The tours focus on the…

Ruby Branch Farms hosts Simpson County Ag Extravaganza

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Farmers and ag related businesses alike from around the region made their way to Ruby Branch Farms in Franklin for the Simpson County Ag Extravaganza, which stemmed from an idea owner Laney Snider had to make more people aware about agriculture. “This is our first annual Simpson County Ag Extravaganza. The premise of this event was to…

Barren Inc. announces theme for 2025 Glasgow Christmas Parade

GLASGOW, Ky. – Thursday afternoon, Barren Inc., the Barren County Chamber of Commerce, promised an announcement that would make the city of Glasgow glow, and they delivered. “We are proud to announce that the 2025 theme is Neon Christmas with that tagline ‘Let it glow. Let it glow. Let it glow…’ It is my great privilege to introduce to you…

Barren County & Glasgow host community pep rally for football game

GLASGOW, Ky. – As we approach Football Frenzy for this week, a big rivalry game is among the highlights as Barren County and Glasgow take the field against each other. But before that, the community comes together for a pep rally. “It’s just a fun night on the square, it’s good for even the younger ones too that come… and…

United Way hosts screening of “No Small Matter” documentary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tuesday afternoon, United Way held a screening of the documentary “No Small Matter” at SKYPAC. The film uncovers the impact of early childhood education and highlights how important it is to our community. A panel discussion was also held after the screening, featuring board members from United Way as well as community members weighing in on…

Safe Haven Baby Box blessed in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Safe Haven Baby Box is now available at the Russellville Fire Department, as it was blessed Tuesday afternoon. The box has been in the works for a while now, as conversations between Mayor Mark Stratton and the fire chief have been going on. Chief Scot Celsor says this is a great thing to have in the…

Kelly Autism Program offering AAC devices to community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – New devices are now being offered by the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex to help those with speech impairments in the community. “We now have something right here at WKU that could be accessed by our students, by our faculty and staff, and then by community members too… parents, caregivers, local therapists and teachers. We just…