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‘I almost deleted it;’ Boyle County couple wins $50,000 Powerball prize online

Source: Kentucky Lottery. BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. – A Boyle County couple’s family vacation is one worth remembering after a $50,000 Powerball win. According to lottery officials, the Powerball ticket was purchased online nearly six weeks before the couple returned home in Kentucky. Steve Lynn and his family traveled to St. Augustine Beach, Florida, where they enjoyed the pool, beach and…

Glasgow firefighters respond to weekend house fire

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a weekend house fire. According to a release by the department, Glasgow firefighters were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. to a reported structure fire off of the 300 block of Frazier Avenue. Upon arrival, first responders say they observed heavy fire conditions in the front room of the home. Officials say the…

Bowling Green man arrested after nearly colliding head-on with deputy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges after authorities say he nearly hit a deputy head-on while traveling in the wrong lane. According to a uniform citation, a Warren County sheriff’s deputy was working in the area of Russellville Road and Blue Level Road on Saturday just after midnight. The citation states the deputy was traveling…

Salvation Army of Bowling Green launches new campaign in response to higher food-assistance requests

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Salvation Army of Bowling Green unveiled a new food-assistance campaign on Tuesday. According to a release, the social service provider has launched “Feed Hope. Share Love.” The campaign encourages more local donations. The Salvation Army of Bowling Green says that food-assistance requests are three to five times higher in recent weeks. “With grocery and utility…

4 Things You Need to Know: October 28, 2025

Tonight in Glasgow beginning at 6 at the Weldon Memorial Public Library is Teen Book Club. Teens can get together to discuss different young adult book titles, share their thoughts, and connect with other books lovers. Snacks are provided! You must register in person. In Franklin, experience Octagon Hall with an after dark, guided-flashlight, history tour. Tours begin at 6pm…

2 charged with unlawful imprisonment in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two men are charged with unlawful imprisonment after allegedly transporting a man from Clarksville to Hopkinsville. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department received a call on Oct. 24 regarding a possible kidnapping. Authorities say the caller stated a male was being unlawfully restrained in a moving vehicle with two unknown male subjects who were…

Multiple area newspapers expect delays this week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple local newspapers have shared a message by Jobe Publishing, Inc. about potential delays this week. The statement by Jeff Jobe includes the following: “Our community newspapers are experiencing some technical issues with our printing process. We are extremely proud of the partnership we share with other printers and our team’s dedication. However, there are times…

Warren County Public Library invites community to help name lion statues

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Lisa Rice Library now sits “between the lions” – two lion statues that is. However, the Warren County Public Library has yet to name them and is asking for the community’s help. The library recently installed the pair of lion statues at its College Street entrance to enhance the library’s exterior…

Porter Parish Grainger Blues Festival coming to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The first-ever Porter Parish Grainger Blues Festival is coming to Bowling Green from November 20-22. Hosted by the Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Preservation Foundation, the three-day event offers performances, workshops and panel discussions highlighting Black contributions to the blues. The festival is free and open to the public. The event honors Kentucky artist Porter Parish Grainger,…

Barren County to break ground for new judicial center in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – The community is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Barren County Judicial Center this Thursday, Oct. 30. According to the Administrative Office of the Courts, officials will break ground at noon that day at 390 W. Main St. and Water Street. The Kentucky General Assembly authorized the project in 2020, officials say. The three-story building will…