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Narcotics Investigation
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“Operation Christmas Vacation” narcotics investigation leads to 7 indictments in Logan County

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A multi-month narcotics investigation resulted in the indictments of seven individuals in Logan County. Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton says the Logan/Russellville Narcotics Unit launched an operation, titled “Operation Christmas Vacation,” that targeted the trafficking of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illegal substances. The operation started in July. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Russellville Police Department, and…

4 Things 12/16
Four Things You Need to Know

4 Things You Need to Know: December 16, 2025

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Celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen with an afternoon of high tea, regency-inspired crafts and charming activities inspired by her timeless stories. For teens and adults. Register with the Weldon Memorial Public Library. That takes place this afternoon at 4 pm. Calling all tree enthusiasts in Bowling Green and Warren County. Join Re-tree BG for a relaxed meeting to plan…

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Barren County Schools announces partnership to provide students healthcare training

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GLASGOW, Ky. – A new collaboration to expand healthcare training in Barren County was announced on Tuesday. Barren County Schools, in partnership with T.J. Regional Health and Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC), announced the expansion of healthcare training for students, according to a release. The partnership will provide students Nurse Aide (CNA) training from January through March 2026….

Scam Alert
Kentucky News, News

Logan County Detention Center issues warning about scam

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LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County Detention Center says it has learned about an ongoing scam allegedly targeting loved ones of inmates. The detention center says scammers are contacting individuals by phone and falsely claiming an inmate can be released early from jail if a certain amount of money is paid. According to the detention center, callers represent themselves…

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Madison County man accused of killing mother found dead

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Source: WKYT. WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – A Madison County man accused in his mother’s death has been found dead. According to WKYT, it all started Saturday night at a home on Leslie Drive in Berea. WKYT reports that’s where the Madison County coroner says 77-year-old Margie Berry was found dead. The cause of her death has not yet been…

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Barren County High School names Carlie Stephens as new head volleyball coach

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Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County High School is proud to announce that Carlie Stephens has been selected as the new head coach of the BCHS Trojanette Volleyball Program. According to the district, Stephens, a Barren County graduate and former player, steps into the role following the retirement of longtime head coach Robin McMurtrey. Stephens played for…

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Metcalfe County Middle students sponsor bill at KYA Conference

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Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Five students from Metcalfe County Middle School represented the district at the Kentucky Youth Assembly Conference last week in Louisville. According to Metcalfe County Schools,  KYA is a statewide mock government event in which students debate bills, lead committees and step into the shoes of Kentucky’s leaders. MCMS eighth-grade students Jayden Lambert and…

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Kentucky News, News

Power restored in Penns Chapel Road area

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Power has been restored in this area, according to WRECC’s web outage viewer. Original Story BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Just over 400 customers are reportedly without power Monday afternoon, according to Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation. WRECC states the households were impacted around 12:45 p.m. Details are limited at this time. News 40 will provide additional…

Maynard
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Maynard named AP All-America first-team punter

WKU Athletics Press Release
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football punter Cole Maynard has been named the Associated Press All-America First Team punter, the outlet announced Monday. A total of 52 media members, all of whom are on the AP Top 25 voting panel, submitted ballots for the AP All-America team. Maynard, who was also named to the Walter Camp All-America Second Team on…

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