Source: SKYCTC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has selected Corey Weaver, vice president of operations at Warren RECC, as the recipient of the 2026 SKYCTC Distinguished Alumni Award. Weaver was recognized during SKYCTC’s Commencement Ceremony on May 11 at a ceremony at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. A 1997 graduate of SKYCTC, then known…
Source: Bowling Green Independent School District. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent superintendent Gary Fields has selected Elizabeth “Lizzie” Brown as the next principal of Dishman McGinnis Elementary. According to the district, she was introduced to students and staff during a morning assembly on the last day of school Thursday, May 21, 2026. Fields says, “Lizzie has been an…
KENNESAW, Ga. – WKU Baseball (30-26) defeated Middle Tennessee (26-30) 8-2 in pool play of the Conference USA Tournament Wednesday afternoon at Mickey Dunn Stadium. Gavin Perry started for WKU and earned his eighth win of 2026, working six strikeouts and just one walk in 8.0 innings of work. The offensive effort was a balanced one as four Hilltoppers recorded…
Source; TVALEWISBURG, Ky. – Lewisburg School in Logan County is benefitting from $210,000 provided by the School Uplift program through the Tennessee Valley Authority. On Wednesday afternoon, the school received the funding, a portion of the total $3.3 million that will help fund energy and classroom upgrades across 121 schools in the TVA region. “TVA and local power company partners…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A 25-year-old male is dead after a reported mining accident at the Combs Branch Mine, near Chavies, Perry County on Wednesday. According to a release by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Preston Pollard of Perry County, a certified surface miner, was performing maintenance work on equipment at the time of the accident around 10:10 a.m. “I hope all…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. announced Wednesday that it will soon launch a Domestic Violence Mobile Advocacy Response Unit. According to the nonprofit, this will bring “trauma-informed services directly to survivors” across 10 counties in the region. BRASS, Inc. states the unit is possible thanks to a $68,000 Growth Grant awarded by the Women’s Fund…
Source: Glasgow News 1.GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – Plans for a full renovation of Glasgow’s existing theater appear to be moving forward, according to local businessman Larry Glass. That’s according to a report by Glasgow News 1. According to the report, Glass stated that “construction pricing has been completed by Kyle Boston and the team at Alliance Corporation in…
MURRAY, Ky. – A Murray Police Department sergeant is facing sexual abuse charges. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police was contacted by MPD on May 19 to investigate sexual abuse allegations against 44-year-old Sgt. Justin Swope of Almo. KSP detectives say Swope met with the 15-year-old victim while on duty in 2018. The female victim told detectives about…
Photo source: K105GRAYSON COUNTY – Fire departments responded to a residential fire Tuesday afternoon in Grayson County. According to K105, the Caneyville, Falls of Rough and Leitchfield Fire Departments, along with Grayson Co. Emergency Management, responded to 6064 Falls of Rough (Hwy 79) Upon arrival, firefighters located a two-story structure actively on fire. The home was heavily renovated. Firefighters attacked…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities General Manager Mark Iverson received the 2026 Richard C. Crawford Distinguished Service Award, according to a release. On Tuesday. Iverson was honored at the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s 80th Annual Conference in Louisville. TVPPA recognizes member-system generals or CEOs for their leadership and continued commitment to the industry and community, according…
