Author: WNKY Staff

Annual Apple Fest returns to Jackson’s Orchard

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — It’s apple season at Jackson’s Orchard, as they host their annual Apple Fest for the Labor Day weekend. With plenty of apples ready for picking — and all-kinds of delicious apple-products available for consumption — there are many ways to enjoy the classic fruit. Visitors can delight in tasting caramel apples, fried apple pies, and the…

Beshear calls special legislative session to address COVID-19 State of Emergency

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – As COVID-19 cases increase at the fastest growth rate of the pandemic, straining Kentucky hospitals, Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday called lawmakers to Frankfort next week to extend the pandemic state of emergency, which provides administration and public health officials with the tools and measures needed to slow the spread of the virus and save lives….

Walmart temporarily closes Leitchfield location

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – On Sunday, September 5th, Walmart’s Corporate Affairs team sent out an email stating that the Walmart location on Elizabethtown Rd would temporarily close for third party cleaning crews to clean and sanitize the building. The store will reopen on Tuesday, September 7th at 6 a.m. giving associates time to restock their shelves. The statement also states, “Given the…

Barrett leads WKU in first round as a Lady Topper

MOBILE, Ala. – WKU Women’s Golf senior transfer Kenlie Barrett leads the squad through the first round of the USA Intercollegiate, her first round in the Red and White. As a team, the Lady Toppers shot 5-over 293 in the opening round. WKU is tied for sixth with South Alabama and Arkansas State, three shots back from Troy who is in…

Booker speaks at BG Freedom Walkers Family and Friend’s Unity Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Former Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives (D, 43rd District) Charles Booker spoke at the Bowling Green Freedom Walkers Family and Friend’s Unity Day on Saturday, September 4th. Booker discussed the importance of helping small businesses, the fight against COVID-19 and showing support to the Bowling Green community. “Well, we’re dealing with so many difficult times…