High School Baseball/Softball Highlights 4/1/22
SCORES Greenwood 16 vs. Metcalfe County 1
Author: WNKY Staff
10 Russellville Panthers ink Letters of intent
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Russellville High School hosted a huge signing day on their campus. After an incredible season and a run to the state championship, the Panthers’ football program had numerous guys sign to play at the next level. Anthony Woodard signed his letter of intent to play at Eastern Kentucky University, Javori Gamble is continuing his football career at Murray…
Ramadan begins April 2; local woman shares Ramadan customs
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Starting April 2, Ramadan will begin for those who practice Islam, including here in Bowling Green. Ramadan includes a month of fasting from around 4 a.m. until after 7 p.m. past sunset. The fasting includes no food or water. One local woman shared why fasting is a part of the celebration. “God asked us to fast,…
Early Easter egg hunt on the hill benefits Kentucky vets, tornado victims
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Easter is early to the hill. The Hilltopper Hunt on WKU’s campus gave students an opportunity to win prizes while also supporting the Kentucky Veterans Brigade and those effected by the December tornado. Students could give five dollars or donate food to hunt for some Easter eggs filled with raffle tickets and a chance to win…
Proclamation signed for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Family Enrichment Center gathered people at the Fountain Square Park to sign the proclamation for April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The state of Kentucky is number one in child abuse. As for Bowling Green, we see the importance of not only bringing awareness to the community, but to step in to prevent child…
Bill heading to Beshear could change public library boards
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A bill heading to the governor’s desk may change how libraries gain new board members. On Wednesday, March 30, the Kentucky Senate and House passed SB 167, which changes the way library boards are appointed. The Warren County Public Library Board of Trustees currently fills vacancies by submitting two names to the judge executive, who picks…
Barren Inc. gives awards to honor leadership, excellence in local community
Photo courtesy of Barren Inc. Facebook page.GLASGOW, Ky. – On Thursday morning, Barren Inc., the Barren County Chamber of Commerce, held their inaugural Achievement in Business Awards News Conference and announced their award recipients. Recipients were announced for both the Magnolia Award and the Small Business Person of the Year. The event was created to show appreciation and to honor…
KSP traffic safety checkpoint reminder
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police would like to remind drivers of traffic safety checkpoints and patrols of known problematic areas. KSP said it strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent for those who violate laws…
Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of Kentucky marine
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, April 4 in honor of a Kentucky Marine who died during a NATO exercise in Europe. According to the Department of Defense, Cpl. Jacob M. Moore, 24, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky died March 18, 2022, when his…
Juvenile arrested in relation to several vehicle break-ins
GLASGOW, Ky. – On March 18, the Glasgow Police Department arrested a juvenile in reference to several vehicle break-ins. The vehicle break-ins occurred on March 17 and March 18 in the area of Virginia Avenue and Milton Avenue in Glasgow, where the the suspect had stolen several credit cards and firearms, according to a release by GPD. After an investigation,…
