DALLAS – Junior Jack Bennett was named the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week, as announced by league officials Monday afternoon. Bennett, a native of Paducah, Ky., helped lead the Tops to a 2-0 win over Central Michigan in the second game of Friday’s doubleheader. The right-hander registered seven strikeouts in 7.0 shutout innings – tied for the second-longest outing…
Bowling Green, KY – Legacy Christian Academy is proud to announce that senior Cole Phillips has been named the 2025 KCAA Mr. Basketball, the highest individual honor awarded by the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association (KCAA). This prestigious award recognizes excellence in academics, athletic performance, and community and church involvement. Phillips is the first player in school history to receive this…
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – WKU men’s basketball fell on the road at New Mexico State, 65-47, on Saturday evening at Pan American Center. With the loss, WKU closes its regular-season road slate and drops to 16-13 overall with a 7-9 mark in Conference USA. Tyrone Marshall Jr. led the Hilltoppers in the scoring column finishing with 16 points, three rebounds…
A statewide tornado drill for Kentucky has been rescheduled due to weather concerns on Wednesday. The National Weather Service says the drill will now take place on Friday, March 7 at 9:07 a.m. Central Standard Time. Kentucky Emergency Management and NWS invite all Kentuckians to take part. Officials invite the public to share their drill by tagging @EMKentucky and @NWS…
Bowling Green, Ky. – WKU Softball finished the Hilltopper Spring Fling with a win on Sunday, collecting six runs on nine hits to defeat Tennessee Tech, 6-1. Sophomore designated hitter Maci Masters led the Hilltoppers (13-6 overall) in extra-base hits with two doubles while senior catcher Randi Drinnon led in scoring with two RBI. In the circle, sophomore right-hander Rylan…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball defeated Central Michigan 8-4 to sweep the four-game series on Sunday at Nick Denes Field. The win moves the Hilltoppers to 10-1, marking just the third time in program history WKU has won 10 of its first 11 games – 1924, 1928 and 2025. Gavin Perry tossed 4.0 shutout innings in his second start…
Source: Richardsville Fire Department chief Brian Lee. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Firefighters responded to a brush fire Monday morning in Warren County. According to Richardsville Fire Department chief Brian Lee, firefighters received a call at about 11:20 a.m. for a controlled burn that had gotten out of control in the 2000 block of Richardsville Road. Lee says units arrived on…
Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County School District is recognizing its 2024-25 Teachers of the Year. According to the district, this year’s honorees have demonstrated excellence in their classrooms, going “above and beyond to inspire and support across the district.” The following include the 2024-25 Barren County Teachers of the Year: • Amanda Meadows – Elementary…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple organizations are joining together to help gather food supplies in honor of a beloved Bowling Green community member. Carothers was known to many throughout Bowling Green and Warren County as a coach, volunteer and a friend, among many other titles. Now, United Way of Southern Kentucky, The Foundry, Graves Gilbert Clinic and German American Bank…
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A large amount of suspected narcotics was located in Christian County. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime Unit says it seized approximately eight pounds of methamphetamine during an investigation on February 27. No arrests in the case have been announced. The investigation is ongoing.
