Author: WNKY Staff

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…

Farmers Bank & Trust names managing director of secondary market mortgage division

Source: Farmers Bank and Trust. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Farmers Bank & Trust is welcoming the addition of Wade Browning as managing director of secondary market mortgage division. According to a release by Farmers Bank & Trust on Monday, Browning, who is based in Bowling Green, will oversee secondary market mortgage lending for the entire company. The release states Browning…

House on the Hill to continue food programs in November

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – House on the Hill Inc., a local nonprofit, is sharing what to expect in the next month ahead. The nonprofit shared in a Facebook post on Monday that, as November approaches, its programs will run as usual despite the government shutdown. Executive Director Joel Hawkins says the organization wanted to reassure the more than 600 families…

Bowling Green man arrested on rape charge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing a charge in an alleged rape case. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Sunday to a report of a delayed rape. Upon arrival, police say they spoke with the victim, who stated 29-year-old Anster Marquez of Bowling Green “had sex with her against her will”…

Juvenile taken into custody following pursuit into Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A juvenile is reportedly in custody following a multi-county pursuit that crossed into Simpson County. According to the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, around 6:45 a.m. Sunday, authorities were notified the Westmoreland Police Department was pursuing a vehicle reported stolen out of Nicholasville, Kentucky. Authorities say the pursuit continued into Allen County, where the Allen County Sheriff’s Office…

Warren County Public Schools hosting frozen turkey drive

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – This holiday season, even one donation can make all the difference for a local family. Warren County Public Schools is once again hosting its frozen turkey drive to help families across the community enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal. The yearly drive will take place November 3 through November 14 at the WCPS Central Office, 303 Lovers…

Scottsville Police Department welcomes new police chief

Source: Scottsville Police Department. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department is welcoming a new chief of police. Chief Danny Wilson has been announced as the department’s newest team member. Wilson says, “It is my great honor to serve as your chief of police. I promise to bring excitement and new energy to this area, to be actively engaged with…