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Barren County Schools announces Teachers of the Year

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Source: Barren County Schools. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Schools has announced its 2023-24 Teachers of the Year. Each Teacher of the Year is selected after administrators and colleagues nominate teachers for 11 different categories. The district team then reviews all nominations and chooses a winner for each category. The district says the selected teachers demonstrated excellence in the…

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College Sports, Sports

Staley named CUSA Freshman of the Week

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU Athletics) — WKU women’s basketball freshman forward Caitlin Staley has been named Conference USA Freshman of the Week for her play against Louisiana Tech and Jacksonville State. It’s the second weekly award for the Staley this season. She previously earned the recognition on Nov. 20. The Augusta, Georgia native had six points, three blocks, three rebounds and…

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Kentucky News, News

Forest fire hazard season begins in Kentucky on Feb. 15

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Photo source: Kentucky Division of Forestry via Facebook. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Forest fire hazard season is right around the corner in Kentucky. Starting Thursday, Feb. 15, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. it is unlawful for a person to set fire to or procure another person to set fire to any flammable material that could spread fire, including within…

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2 injured, suspect dead after shooting at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church

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Source: WPVI via CNN Newsource.HOUSTON (CNN, KPRC, KHOU) – Two people were injured in a shooting at Joel Osteen’s megachurch Sunday evening in Houston, Texas. Police say a woman walked into the building with a child and a rifle. She allegedly started shooting until two off-duty law enforcement officers fired back. Houston police chief Troy Finner said the woman was…

Katie Gardner
College Sports, Sports

Gardner named CUSA Pitcher of the Week

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DALLAS, Texas (WKU Athletics) – As the Hilltoppers went 3-1-1 in their opening weekend, right-hander Katie Gardner was tabbed the first CUSA Pitcher of the Week for 2024, the league announced Monday. Gardner was also named to the NFCA Leadoff Classic All-Tournament Team. The Bowling Green native earned three starts over the weekend in Clearwater, operating with a 1.40 ERA and…

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Kentucky News, National News

NWS: EF-1 tornadoes touched down in northern Kentucky, southern Indiana

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Tornado damage in Henry County, Ky. Source: National Weather Service Louisville. PORT ROYAL, Ky. – Early Saturday morning tornadoes hit in both northern Kentucky and southern Indiana, the National Weather Service Louisville states. The first tornado touched down in Underwood, Indiana in Clark County at about 4:49 a.m., with the subsequent tornado hitting Port Royal, Kentucky in Henry County at…

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Pete Davidson to perform live at SKyPAC

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Source: The SKyPAC.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Pete Davidson, a former cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, will bring his “Wellness Check” tour to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center on April 13. Davidson’s original music videos and Weekend Update features have brought in millions of views. The comedian shot his first one-hour stand-up special for Comedy Central in 2016…

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Happy, Healthy Hearts Event to be held at The Foundry

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This February, you can look after your heart by stopping by The Foundry Community Christian Center. The Foundry is hosting its Happy, Healthy Hearts Event on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. While there, you can meet Western Kentucky University football players, who will be there for some fun football activities. Plus, check your heart health…

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