South Central, Ky. – Two local fairs released their dates for 2024 this week. The Logan County Fair announced big changes to its schedule. The fair will kick off on June 17 through June 21 with animal shows. New rides by Kissel Entertainment Ride Company and entertainment events will now take place three weeks later on July 9 through July…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man has been sentenced for charges related to illegally possessing firearms in Allen County. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, Christopher R. Blankenship, 42, of Lafayette, Tennessee was sentenced to 3 years and 10 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Blankenship was sentenced for illegal possessing multiple…
Source: Bowling Green Fire Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department announced it has promoted eight members of its staff ahead of the opening of its eighth fire station. According to the fire department, these employees will fill new positions at the station, which will be located off of Glasgow Road. The Bowling Green Board of Commissioners…
Source: Jenny Thomas. FRANKLIN, Ky. – Firefighters responded Tuesday night to a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 65 northbound in Simpson County. Franklin-Simpson Fire & Rescue says the fire happened near Exit 6 at the 6 mile marker. No injuries were reported, fire officials say. Fire and rescue says the driver of the truck lost power while traveling northbound before opening…
For this week’s Community Driven brought to you by Plum Springs Garage, Window World of Bowling Green, and American Bank and Trust, Julie sit down with Terry Lawson to discuss the 9th annual Purses, Pouts, and Pearls. Hundreds of women gathered to help raise money for the American Cancer Society, and win some beautiful purses and pearls. The money that…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Metcalfe County is receiving more than $11 million in funding. According to a release by the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce, Rep. Amy Neighbors announced the state funding is returning to Metcalfe County to invest in transportation infrastructure. “It is known that healthy roads lead to an even healthier economy,” Neighbors said. “It is exciting to see this…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Calling all bourbon lovers! CASA of South Central Kentucky is hosting an online W.L. Weller Bourbon Raffle now through Friday, April 26, 2024. A maximum of 250 tickets will be sold to win the following bottles of bourbon: W.L. Weller Special Reserve W.L. Weller Antique 107 W.L. Weller 12 Year W.L. Weller Full Proof W.L. Weller…
Source: Warren County Public Schools. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Local schools have new resources for students in need. The Realtor Association of Southern Kentucky worked with Feed America to host its annual Hope for Hunger food donation drive. On April 12, the groups gathered donations from the community to redistribute those resources to 10 school districts. Now, local schools have…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Downtown Glasgow will be busy this weekend. Due to several events taking place on Saturday, April 20, the streets around the Glasgow Public square will be closed from 6am until 11pm. Officials are encouraging motorists to find alternative routes. Events include the Homegrown 5K to benefit Sustainable Glasgow and supplement the Double Dollars program for the Bounty…
For this week’s What’s Brewing at the Ballpark, Ashlee shares some great news about some team jerseys that will be up for auction. These are special groovy jerseys that will be auctioned off to raise money for a great cause. The Hot Rods will also be giving away special Kentucky Derby cups as well for you to keep your mint…
