Author: WNKY Staff

Scottsville man named Food Lion’s 2024 Store Manager of the Year

Toby Pentecost (Photo credit: Food Lion)SALISBURY, NC – A Scottsville store manager is being recognized regionally for efforts in the community. Toby Pentecost, of Scottsville, is the 2024 Store Manager of the Year for Food Lion’s Central Division. The company says the award highlights Pentecost’s leadership and commitment to the Scottsville community. Pentecost is one of five store managers selected…

Hundreds gather for Galentine’s Day Gala, raising funds for BRASS, Inc.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This year’s Galentine’s Day Gala saw hundreds of women joining together, raising money for victims of domestic violence. This annual event is held by the Barren River Area Safe Space, which reports that they receive eight crisis calls every day and on average, house about 58 people per night in their housing program. BRASS, Inc. reports…

Scottsville man captured, served active warrant out of Tennessee

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man wanted on charges in Tennessee has been captured. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says William Vermillion, 56 of Scottsville, was located and arrested on Monday. Vermillion had an active parole violation with full extradition out of Tennessee. He is lodged at the Allen County Detention Center.

Franklin-Simpson Fire Rescue, several fire departments battle brush fire

Photo credit: Highland Volunteer Fire Department – TNFRANKLIN, Ky. – A brush fire broke out on Monday, February 3 in Franklin. Franklin-Simpson Fire-Rescue said it received a report of a brush fire spreading close to structures in the area of 2875 Macedonia Road near South Franklin Baptist Church just after Noon. Fire Chief J. Leslie Goodrum says the fire spread…

Warren County Regional Jail hosts program for veteran inmates

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Regional Jail is working with veteran organizations to cut down obstacles for incarcerated veterans. These programs aim to improve veterans’ access to healthcare, housing, education and disability assistance upon release to reduce recidivism. Volunteers from the local Veterans of Foreign War post go into the county jail once a month, switching off each…

Louisville Orchestra announces 2025 dates for ‘In Harmony: The Commonwealth Tour’

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Louisville Orchestra and Music Director Teddy Abrams are returning for this year’s “In Harmony Tour,” including a stop in the local area. According to a release by the Louisville Orchestra, “The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra” is bringing its free concert through multiple Kentucky communities thanks to funding from the Kentucky State Legislature. The 2025…

Two arrested on warrants in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two people have been arrested on warrants in Scottsville. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, deputies located and arrested 39-year-old Adam Perry of Scottsville. Authorities say Perry had two active felony probation violation warrants for his arrest, along with several child support warrants. Deputies say they found 31-year-old Lauren Davis of Scottsville at the…

Cave City business hosts preview of ‘Floyd Collins the Musical’

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Cave City got a preview of the Southern Kentucky Performing Art Center’s production of “Floyd Collins The Musical.” The cast performed one of the songs at Ace Coffee on Saturday morning for spectators. Leticia Cline, owner of the business, has a special interest in the production. Floyd Collins was her great great grand uncle. Cline says,…

Sex offender allegedly steals trailer, served extraditable warrant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A convicted sex offender is charged with stealing a trailer. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it received a complaint of a stolen trailer on Friday afternoon. The complainant says he located the stolen trailer at a home on Fairview Boiling Springs Road and saw a Hispanic male run to the back of the home. The…

Man falls asleep in car, facing drug trafficking charges

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man who fell asleep in his vehicle is facing drug trafficking charges. The Cave City Police Department says it responded to a possible overdose at the Econo Lodge on Saturday. An officer says contact was made with Donnie Logsdon. Logsdon was allegedly asleep in his vehicle. The officer determined that Logsdon was not overdosing. The…