Author: WNKY Staff

Couple marries at T.J. Samson Community Hospital

GLASGOW, Ky. – Staff at T.J. Samson Community Hospital joined efforts to help a patient marry his fiancée after facing a life-altering diagnosis. With their help, Shawn Peacock married Sarah Anderson May 8 after the wedding was pushed back several times due to the groom’s health. After he was diagnosed, Peacock said to his nurse that he did not want…

BG Chamber celebrates ATHENA, small business award recipients

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local businesses gathered Tuesday to celebrate individuals nominated to be ATHENA and small business award recipients. To receive the ATHENA Award, an individual supports the community by pursuing the highest levels of professional achievements while helping women on the way. This year, 2022, Michele Humphrey of American Bank and Trust Co. won the ATHENA Award. Mike…

Gov. Beshear: $16M from tornado relief fund to provide up to 300 homes

File PhotoMAYFIELD, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday in Mayfield that $16 million from the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund will help provide up to 300 homes for families in 13 Western Kentucky counties. “The exciting new partnerships we are announcing today are really going to help our Western Kentucky families,” said Beshear. “If your home was lost…

Sharp Announces Return to WKU Hilltopper Basketball

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Hilltopper Basketball center Jamarion Sharp announced his return to WKU for his senior season on Monday morning after withdrawing his name from the transfer portal. “After talking to several schools and visiting another school, I realized again where my heart really was, here at WKU,” said Sharp. “I really appreciate everyone who took the time out…

Hilltoppers Earn No. 3 Seed in 2022 C-USA Tournament

DALLAS – Conference USA East Division champion WKU Softball earned the No. 3 seed in next week’s 2022 C-USA Tournament. The eight-team event is slated for Wednesday – Saturday, May 11-14 and will be hosted by North Texas at Lovelace Field in Denton, Texas. All games up to the championship will stream on ESPN+ before Saturday’s championship airs on CBS Sports Network….