FRANKFORT, Ky. Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied public assistance for two counties and individual assistance for six counties affected by February flooding, including Butler County. On Wednesday, Beshear’s office stated FEMA stated the following in a letter to the governor: “ased on the results of the joint preliminary damage assessments, it has been determined…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s golf is headed to the NCAA Lexington Regional at Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions) from May 5-7. The announcement was made during the NCAA Women’s Golf selection show on Wednesday. The Lady Tops won the Conference USA Championship for the first time in program history and will be the No. 10 seed in Lexington….
Source: Glasgow EPB. GLASGOW, Ky. – A newly-founded addiction recovery center in Glasgow is benefitting from $7,000 from the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Glasgow EPB. Community Partners for Recovery will serve those in long-term addiction recovery, according to Glasgow EPB. “We are so excited about our recovery community center that will be open next month. We believe that we…
Source: Office of Brett Guthrie. MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Congratulations are in order for a Butler County native for her appointment to two military academies. On April 16, Butler County native Harmony Taylor, a high school senior, received a visit from Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) to recognize her accomplishments. According to Guthrie’s office, Taylor has been appointed to both the United…
Source: Office of Brett Guthrie. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) welcomed Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum for a tour of Mammoth Cave National park on Tuesday. According to a release by Guthrie’s office, Burgum stopped at the park to celebrate National Park Week to discuss the importance of preserving public lands. During this time, officials say they…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – If you have an unserviceable American flag to retire, look no further. The VFW Post 5712 in Scottsville is hosting an American flag retirement ceremony. These ceremonies are a dignified way to dispose of a worn-out or unserviceable flag. That will be held at 934 Old Glasgow Road on Saturday at 11 a.m. This even is open…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Local law enforcement in Warren County will be accepting discarded medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. According to a release by the Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force, this day addresses the public health issue of prescription drugs left in cabinets. Officials say the majority of opioid addictions in the United States…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two healthcare providers are collaborating to enhance pediatric care in South Central Kentucky. Graves Gilbert Clinic and Norton Children’s announced a collaboration on Wednesday. According to a press release, the two organizations aim to grow pediatric health care in the region. The organizations say the collaboration will provide advanced pediatric care, including access to the latest…
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GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing child sex abuse charges. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says GPD, Department of Homeland Security, and the Barren County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Drane Avenue on Wednesday. The warrant was issued after receiving information from the National Center for Missing & Exploited…
