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GATTON ACADEMY AND CRAFT ACADEMY CLASS OF 2023 ADMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 1st, 2021

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science along with The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics announced on Tuesday, December 15, their coordinated admissions deadlines will be extended from February 1, 2021, to March 1, 2021. The programs are taking steps to support prospective students in applying for admissions to the academies despite the…

Span Tech expands and creates 40 jobs

GLASGOW, Ky. – Tuesday, Span Tech, LLC announced plans for the expansion of their local conveyor system manufacturing operation in Glasgow. This project will bring $13,200,000 in capital investment and create 40 new jobs. The expansion will include the relocation of their current operations on Cleveland Avenue to Hilltopper Way. The project incorporates the renovation of a 42,000-sf building, formerly…

Seven more Kentucky hospitals receive Pfizer vaccine

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 15, 2020) – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that seven more Kentucky hospitals received shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and that the administration of thousands of vaccines are beginning to occur. “The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are absolute game changers with 94-95% effectiveness and, it appears, minimal side effects,” Gov. Beshear said. “It gives us a…

Russellville police investigate shooting

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Russellville police were called Tuesday afternoon to a shooting at Robinwood Apartments in front of Building 6, according to a police department post on Facebook. A person of interest is in custody. Police said the incident is isolated. No other information has been released.

Warren County jailer and 101 inmates test COVID positive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Jailer Stephen Harmon, eight deputy jailers and 101 inmates are COVID-19 positive. There are 92 inmate tests pending and six staff tests pending. “Thanks to the steadfast jail management and sanitation efforts, Warren County Regional Jail has been among the only few county jails with no COVID positive inmates, until now, and remains vigilant…

Span Tech, LLC, expands Glasgow operation

To invest over $13,000,000 and create 40 new jobs

GLASGOW, KY. –  Today, Span Tech, LLC announced plans for the expansion of their local conveyor system manufacturing operation in Glasgow, KY. This project will bring $13,200,000 in capital investment and create 40 new jobs. The expansion will include the relocation of their current operations on Cleveland Avenue to Hilltopper Way. The project incorporates the renovation of a 42,000 square…