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Allen County, Scottsville law enforcement agencies receive $100,000 donation

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Source: Scottsville Police Department. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office and the Scottsville Police Department are benefitting from a $100,000 donation from the Elizabeth Turner Campbell Foundation. According to a release on Monday, the funding will support agencies to do the following: Join the South-Central Kentucky Drug Task Force. Install advanced flock safety cameras throughout the community. Equip…

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Crime, News

Morgantown man charged in connection with crash, alleged assault of firefighter

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Source: K105. CANEYVILLE, Ky. – One man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a Caneyville firefighter. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the incident happened Sunday morning when the Grayson County Sheriff’s office, Caneyville Fire Department and EMS were dispatched to the 400 block of Morgantown Street regarding a vehicle that had hit multiple mailboxes. More here. According…

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Smiths Grove man arrested after stop at traffic safety checkpoint

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HADLEY, Ky. – A Smiths Grove man is charged in connection with a stop at a Warren County traffic safety checkpoint. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police made contact with a driver during a traffic safety checkpoint on Jackson Bridge Road on Sunday. Authorities say the driver, identified as 35-year-old Lance Bailey of Smiths Grove, was shaking…

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College Sports, News

WKU ATHLETICS: 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive returns Oct. 20-22

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against Middle Tennessee returns Monday, Oct. 20 through Wednesday, Oct. 22, leading up to WKU Football’s game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 15. Campus and community members are encouraged to schedule appointments to donate in favor of WKU at the Preston Health and Activities Center, located at…

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Fruit of the Loom Brand Shop announces store closure

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green store announced its upcoming permanent closure on Tuesday. According to a social media post, the Fruit of the Loom Brand Shop Outlet will cease operations at the end of November. The store released the following statement: We would like to take a moment to say thank you. For every visit, every referral, and…

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Firefighters battle house fire and brush fire in Butler County

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BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. — Multiple fire departments worked together Sunday afternoon after a house fire broke out while crews were already battling a large brush fire in Butler County. The call for the house fire came in just after 4 p.m., according to the Hadley Fire Department. With Butler County units tied up on the brush fire, mutual aid was…

How much protein should you be consuming? Experts weigh in on the answer

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(CNN) – It’s part of a healthy diet, but it should be just one part of your plate. Protein from sources like lean meats, eggs and legumes can help you build and maintain muscle. However, you may be wondering just how much you should be consuming and what you may be missing in your diet. Michelle Cardel, chief nutrition officer…

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Kentucky News, News

Kentucky State Police to escort fallen airman’s remains to Berea

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Source: Kentucky State Police Trooper Washer.LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A fallen Kentucky airman that fought during the Vietnam War is returning home. The Kentucky State Police stated Monday that it will be escorting the remains of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Henry Gerald Gish as he returns home to Kentucky over five decades after making the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam…

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SKYCTC awarded childcare solutions grant to support parenting students

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has been awarded a $60,000 Childcare Solutions grant through the Kentucky Success Collaborative, housed at the Council on Postsecondary Education. According to a release on Monday by SKYCTC, the grant is part of a statewide initiative to remove barriers that hinder parenting students from enrolling in and completing their education….

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