Source: Bowling Green Fire Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department welcomed a special guest to learn about its team on Friday. In a social media post, the department says Jaida was honored as fire chief for the day. Jaida’s time as fire chief included signing a “very official memo” giving all firefighters a raise, taking her…
UPDATE SEPT. 1 at 12:48 p.m. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A temporary closure of U.S. 41 in Todd County is delayed. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Three, the closure was initially scheduled to begin this week on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Transportation officials say new dates for the closure have not yet been finalized. The planned closure will impact…
Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tunnel to Tower Foundation’s Steel Across America display is bringing remembrance across the country, including in Bowling Green on Friday. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, Capt. Robbie Perry spotted the display earlier Friday off of Scottsville Road. The department says the display carries a steel beam salvaged from…
COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Columbia man is charged with robbery and wanton endangerment. On Aug. 28 at approximately 10:51 am, Columbia Police Department officers responded to a restaurant parking lot for a report of an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) violation, according to a release. Officers say they made contact with a female victim who was not injured or harmed during…
UPDATE Sept. 11 at 1:05 p.m. CST WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ky. – A driver has been identified after allegedly driving past a stopped school bus as children unloaded in Kentucky last month. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the driver has been identified as 32-year-old Katelyn Adams of Lebanon, Kentucky. Authorities say a complaint warrant was served on Adams,…
According to Heart of Scottsville, “Dolly once visited Scottsville as part of Dollar General’s 40th anniversary celebration in 1979. This photo captures that visit at our local Dollar General, a moment in time that reminds us that even someone as famous as Dolly took the time to visit our small town.” (Photo Credit to: Frank Empson / The Tennessean) NASHVILLE,…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff Monday at government buildings in observance of Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky, according to a release. Gov. Beshear says the observance will take place from sunrise until sunset and the Governor’s Mansion will be lit purple. The color is designated to show support for overdose awareness….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is responding to a structure fire Friday afternoon. BGFD Public Information Officer Elyse Jonker said units responded to a structure fire in the 2100 block of Prospector Court. Jonker said the fire is under control and firefighters are conducting searches. The investigation is ongoing. Details are limited at this time. A…
Source: Portland TN Police Department. PORTLAND, Tenn. – One man is facing charges after allegedly drag racing in Portland, Tennessee. According to a social media post by the Portland Police Department, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, an officer with the Portland Police Department observed two vehicles allegedly drag racing on South Broadway. Authorities say the vehicles were traveling far above the…
Photo source: Portland Police DepartmentPORTLAND, Tenn. – Nine individuals are charged with alcohol and drug possession after a traffic stop in Portland. According to a Portland Police Department (PPD) press release, officers saw two vehicles traveling together southbound on North Broadway at a high rate of speed Aug. 27. Officers conducted a traffic stop and said they located more than…
