Author: WNKY Staff

Rodney Carrington to bring comedy performance to SKyPAC

Source: SKyPAC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Comedian Rodney Carrington is set to perform at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center in Bowling Green on April 12. According to SKyPAC, Carrington is bringing his “hilarious, no-holds-barred” comedy to the show. Carrington has chart-topping comedy albums and a hit Netflix special called “Here Comes the Truth.” SKyPAC says the upcoming show is…

Woman arrested after allegedly trafficking drugs in Barren County home

EIGHTY EIGHTY, Ky. – A Barren County woman is facing multiple charges in relation to a drug trafficking investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police received information that led them to believe Melissa Violette 49, of Eighty Eight, Kentucky in Barren County was trafficking in illegal drugs. Authorities say they responded around 12:45 a.m. to a residence…

Cox, Bauer named to AVCA All-Region; Van De Wiele Earns Honorable Mention

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced their All-Region selections on Tuesday with WKU Volleyball earning two All-Region nods and one Honorable Mention. Senior outside hitter Kaylee Cox and redshirt junior setter Callie Bauer earned a spot on the All-Region squad with the honor being Cox’s second and Bauer’s first. Joining the Hilltoppers on AVCA’s list is sophomore…

Davis named to USC All-Region Third Team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer goalkeeper Maddie Davis was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Third team, the organization announced. The redshirt junior was previously named Conference Goalkeeper of the Year and All-CUSA First Team. Davis gave up just six goals in CUSA play this year, good for a 0.667 goals against average which was tied for…

Raising Cane’s Plush Puppy sales to benefit BG-WC Humane Society

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One business is giving back to a local animal shelter this holiday season, and you can help. Raising Cane’s is kicking off its 2024 Holiday Plush Puppy Campaign benefitting pet welfare organizations across the country. In Bowling Green, 100% of net proceeds from in-restaurant Plush Puppy sales will benefit the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society. This…

Haley Sue Foundation donates to Scottsville community

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – This past weekend, Scottsville families in need got an extra helping hand thanks to the Haley Sue Foundation. The Haley Sue Foundation is a nonprofit organization that aims to carry out the legacy of one woman named Haley Sue Pearson by helping others, loving others and supporting children and women. Dozens of volunteers helped load up a…

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife arrests man allegedly in illegal possession of 21 guns

CARROLL COUNTY, Ky. – Nearly two dozen guns were seized over the weekend after game wardens responded to complaints of shots fired. Authorities say Warden Derrick Moore got information about a man who was on probation for previous offenses near the Henry and Carroll County line. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife law enforcement says Moore and other officials eventually made contact…

BG Freedom Walkers hosting A Merry Meal

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The fifth annual Merry Meal community dinner by the BG Freedom Walkers is set to be hosted Sunday. There will be a free meal, hygiene items for families in need, free family photos with the man in red himself and so much more. Stop by Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. for music, games for the…

Parker-Bennett-Curry names Kelli Brooks as interim principal

Source: Bowling Green Independent School District. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Superintendent Gary Fields has announced that Kelli Brooks will serve as interim principal of Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary beginning Jan. 6 and for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Current principal, Delvagus Jackson, has been appointed to a new role as director of alternative programs and safety, effective Jan. 6. According…