Author: WNKY Staff

Four Hilltoppers Recognized with All-Conference USA Honors

DALLAS – WKU Softball saw four student-athletes recognized with five awards as Conference USA announced its All-Conference and All-Freshman Teams. Shelby Nunn was recognized with First Team All-Conference honors while Taylor Davis, Randi Drinnon and Taylor Sanders earned Second Team All-Conference accolades. Drinnon also landed a spot on the All-Freshman Team. After being named the C-USA Preseason Pitcher of the Year, Nunn…

Simon’s Two Triples Boost Hot Rods In Walk-Off Win

Bowling Green, Kentucky– Ronny Simon tripled home the game-winning run and the Bowling Green Hot Rods (17-10) walked off the Jersey Shore BlueClaws (9-17) by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday night. The series continues between the Hot Rods and BlueClaws at 11:05 am CDT on Wednesday. Bowling Green opened up the scoring in the second when Hernandez reached on…

Brothers Osborne to play pre-race concert June 26 at Nashville Superspeedway

LEBANON, Tenn. – Grammy award-winning country music duo Brothers Osborne will perform at Nashville Superspeedway prior to the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 26. Brothers Osborne, comprised of siblings John and TJ Osborne, will perform around 2 p.m. from the pre-race concert stage located on Pit Road. Fans attending the race can also purchase a track…

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…