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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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, 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…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local athlete is bringing home five medals from Germany from the Special Olympic Games. Lee Dockins of Russellville is one of the most decorated gymnasts in Special Olympics history, competing in over 150 competitions throughout her career. After winning the ball, hoop, clubs, ribbon and all-around, Dockins now has 25 medals in her trophy case….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Meet Devan Riley, a local teenager fighting Arteriovenous Malformation, or AVM. “Devan had a condition called Arteriovenous Malformation, also known as AVM. What that basically means is the blood vessels were born without the proper connections, so they start like this and they kind of just grow into this balloon.” Devan suffered from seizures and muscle…
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – A local home was crushed by a falling tree in the first wave of storms this week. At 9905 Brownsville Road, firefighters and local residents rushed to help out a neighbor. “After the storm hit, we just heard a loud roar and we went into our hallway. My son was here at the same time. He…
