Author: Noah Faerber

SKYHA hosts unique panel for hospitality industry

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Southern Kentucky Hospitality Association holds their monthly meeting with a twist. “This was a whole new format for us. Having a panel was totally foreign and we thought, ‘What can we do to better involve the rest of the community about all the things that we are working on and how can we get them…

Boxwood house up for sale

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local home that has stood the test of time is now being sold once again. The Boxwood house on State Street is one of the only remnants of Bowling Green remaining from the Civil War era. The home was originally owned by the family of founding father Robert Moore before it was passed down through…

Sports betting legal in Kentucky starting Sept. 7

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear officially signed a new law, legalizing sports betting in the Commonwealth starting in September. “Retail locations can open September 7th, 2023 followed by mobile applications on September 28th with more details to come. When you look back at this, the odds were against us, but we were determined to get sports betting passed…

Q Coffee Emporium offers Taylor Swift-themed items

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local coffee shop sees sparks fly today as they serve options inspired by a music icon. Q Coffee Emporium offered different treats today based on Taylor Swift’s version of her classic album “Speak Now.” Items included an enchanted energy drink, Speak Now cinnamon rolls and sugar cookies, a lavender Italian soda and the most enchanted…

New Alzheimer’s medicine approved by FDA, UK reaction

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new drug for those with Alzheimer’s has been approved by the FDA. “This medicine’s not going to be for everyone, the FDA and the Center for Medicare Services have made that quite clear in the approved package label that was released yesterday. This medicine is only for those with mild memory problems (what we call…

Kentucky Steps to host refugee simulation on July 14

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Many Bowling Green refugees were affected by the December tornadoes. This week, a local organization is creating a refugee simulation to help others learn about the experiences their population goes through. Kentucky Steps hopes to teach people about the three stages that refugees go through: pre-flight before they depart, flight when they leave and post-flight after…

St. Teresa Thrift Store reopens in Fairview Plaza Shopping Center

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local thrift store is back in business at their new location. ” just a newer look, a more unique thrifting experience. We have clothing, jewelry, purses, houseware, furniture, new mattresses… just a wide variety of merchandise,” Kelly Wiseman, Executive Director of St. Theresa Thrift Store says. They were struck by the devastating tornadoes in December…

How to prevent yourself from getting bitten by ticks

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One of the most dangerous creatures to encounter while out doing yard work can be a tick. But what kinds of ticks are prevalent in south central Kentucky? “We have several different ones, we have the Lone Star tick, we have the American Dog tick. There’s been some other ones that we have found and located:…

Med Center Health hosts blood drive with American Red Cross

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The American Red Cross is hoping to fix their critical need for blood donations by hosting a blood drive today with Med Center Health. The Red Cross is currently looking for B negative and O negative blood types, as they are the universal donors. Red Cross staff want to make sure they have plenty of supply…

Franklin/Simpson County hosts Independence Day Parade to honor veterans

FRANKLIN, Ky. – In Simpson County, a parade took place on the Fourth of July to celebrate America’s independence. “This is our third annual Independence Day parade. We started it during our bicentennial in 2019 and carried it on through. We had to skip for COVID, but we’re back. The Independence Day parade is to honor all of the veterans…