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Living Well: Why Doctor Visits Aren’t Just For The Sick

You go to the doctor when you don’t feel well, right? But are you going when you feel fine? Health experts say routinely seeing a physician is a critical part of staying healthy. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover explains why doctor’s visits aren’t just for when you’re sick.

WKU Baseball Announces Schedule Changes for Opening Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Due to possible weather conditions in the afternoon, tomorrow’s season opener has been moved up to an 11:30 a.m. CT first pitch. The rest of the weekend’s schedule will remain the same. Updated Schedule Friday, February 16 – Bradley vs. WKU – 11:30 a.m. CT Saturday, February 17 – Bradley vs. WKU – 2 p.m. CT Sunday, February 18 – Bradley…

South Warren Football Stars sign Letters of Intent

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Five South Warren Spartan football players prepared for the next chapter in their athletic careers. Eli McIntosh, Isaiah Rigsby and DeShawn Bridges will all be attending Lindsey Wilson next fall. Jack Neeper is heading to Georgetown College and Bailey Shoemaker is set to attend Campbellsville. Congratulations to everyone who signed! We wish you the best of…

Some exercises may help treat depression, study says

(CNN) – When a wave of depression hits, a new study suggests physical activity may help significantly. That comes from new research published in “The BMJ.” It suggests several exercises, like walking, jogging, yoga and strength training, can be just as beneficial as therapy when it comes to treating depression. The lead study author says they analyzed data from 218…

Med Center Health Foundation Scholarship applications now available

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Med Center Health Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for 2024. Applications for the following scholarships are now being accepted: Carrel K. Sumner Family Memorial Scholarship For a full-time undergraduate student at Western Kentucky University, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College or other accredited college in Bowling Green who is a dependent child of a full-time…

Lil Jon concert canceled at Glasgow venue over lack of ticket sales

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Lil Jon concert set to take place on Feb. 24 in Glasgow has been canceled, according to the nonprofit Helping the Hardworking. The nonprofit says ticket sales have not gone as they hoped. In total, Helping the Hardworking says the event costs $145,000 with all fees, and it will lose the $55,000 deposit. The nonprofit says…

Caretaker stole belongings after man’s death in Todd County, police say

ELKTON, Ky. – A man’s caretaker has been arrested after police say she stole items from his apartment following his death. The City of Elkton Police Department says it arrested Maggie Bellamy-Beard, 67, on Wednesday after discovering through an investigation that she had stolen a wallet and other items after finding a male dead in an apartment. Police say they…

Man arrested in Logan County after investigation into counterfeit fentanyl pills

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing charges after authorities say they found several hundred suspected counterfeit fentanyl pills in Logan County. On Tuesday, the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says agents, Logan County deputies and Russellville police did a buy and bust operation, discovering 255 of the suspected counterfeit fentanyl pills in the vehicle of 54-year-old Anthony Johnson…

Burns, Heath named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List

DALLAS, Texas – Hilltopper relief pitchers Mason Burns and Cole Heath were named to the 2024 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List, the association announced Wednesday. An award given annually to the top relief pitcher in Division I Baseball. Of the 73 players named to the initial watch list, four represented teams from Conference…

A Valentine’s Day Paw-ty at The Barkmore

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Puppy love is in the air this Valentine’s Day at The Barkmore in Bowling Green. Several dogs visiting the local doggie daycare spent the day celebrating with treats, a photo shoot and plenty of kisses! Whether your pooch attended the holiday event or not, many pet parents agree, it’s more than just puppy love for their…