KENTUCKY – The Kentucky FFA Foundation is announcing an $11 million gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation. According to a release by Kentucky FFA, this is the largest donation ever made to any FFA Foundation in the nation. The funding announcement was shared Thursday morning at the Kentucky State Fair. The gift will provide unprecedented opportunities for thousands of Kentucky…
Source: WAVE.LOUISIVLLE, Ky. – The annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction took place Thursday. During the live auction, Kelly and Joe Craft, along with Central Bank, combined their bids, donating a total of $10 million to causes across Kentucky. This year’s grand champion country ham produced by Josh Poling weighed a total of 16.5 pounds. Since…
(CNN) – More than 78,000 Jeep Wranglers are being recalled due to a technical glitch. Parent company Stellantis says the remote start antenna cable for these vehicles can get pinched, causing the tire pressure monitoring system warning light to be faulty. Not having accurate tire pressure information can increase the risk of an accident. Owners of affected Jeeps can have…
(CNN) – A popular global jewelry retailer has found a buyer after filing for bankruptcy for a second time. On Wednesday, Claire’s announced it will be selling most of its business in North America to private equity firm Ames Watson. The fashion jewelry retailer said the sale is aimed at maximizing the value of the business. Eighteen Claire’s stores in…
Source: ELPO Law. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley, LLP has announced that 15 of its attorneys are being recognized in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Twelve attorneys were selected to be included in The Best Lawyers in America©, while three were named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, according to a release on…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One benefit concert is aiming to make a big difference. Small Farm Aid: A Benefit for Re-Tree BG is set for Friday, Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Capitol. All proceeds will go to support Re-Tree BG. “This will be a night of grounding as a community to celebrate each other and the land from…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College will host its 13th Annual Scholarship Scramble on Friday, Oct.17, at Crosswinds Golf Course in Bowling Green. Proceeds from the tournament support scholarships that help SKYCTC students achieve their educational and career goals. Over the past 12 years, the Scholarship Scramble has raised more than $575,000 to assist students in…
Source: TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital gave back in a big way during United Way’s Day of Caring. Health officials say the hospital hosted a hygiene drive, leading to nearly 600 items for those in need. “The TriStar Greenview team came together to make a tangible difference, demonstrating that small acts of kindness…
DALLAS, Texas – Conference USA released its Preseason All-Conference team for the 2025 season on Thursday with Callie Bauer, Alivia Skidmore, and Izzy Van De Wiele earning spots on the team. The league’s head coaches also selected WKU to finish first in the conference. WKU has won 18 of a possible 21 CUSA titles since joining the league in 2014…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a warning about some imported cookware for concerns of it leaching lead. According to the FDA, the cookware could leach significant levels of lead into food. The FDA recommends consumers should check their homes for the products, listed here. Health officials say some types of imported cookware are made from aluminum, brass…
