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UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – One person has died and another has been shot in Glasgow, according to police. Glasgow police chief Guy Howie confirmed Friday morning that dispatch received a 911 call around 9:50 a.m. about a shooting. Howie says officers responded to Dellwood Apartments off of South Green Street, where they spoke with one female juvenile victim with a single…

Dollar General delivers donations to International Center of Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hundreds of refugees will now have access to personal care products when they arrive in south central Kentucky thanks to a delivery from Dollar General. The discount chain and the International Center of Kentucky are working together to provide hygiene essentials for refugees for refugee families that arrive with little to nothing in our community. The…

Peeps unveils new flavors ahead of Easter

Source: peepsbrand.com via CNN Newsource.(CNN) – Four new Peeps have been announced ahead of Easter. Three of them will only be available at certain store locations. These include the Rice Krispies Treats flavor, which will only be available at Walmart, Icee Blue Raspberry at Target and Sour Strawberry at Kroger’s family of stores. The fourth, a S’mores Graham Cracker Dipped…

Multi-state grocery benefit program to reach Kentucky children this summer

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that 35 states, including Kentucky, are expected to be the first to launch a new summer grocery benefit program for children. The program, the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer, is set to begin in summer 2024. States participating in the program include the following: American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Cherokee Nation Chickasaw Nation Colorado…

Multi-phase weather system may lead to hazardous driving conditions overnight

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning drivers and residents that a multi-phase weather system is expected to move into the District 3 area overnight Thursday. Transportation officials said this could present hazardous driving conditions from strong winds and heavy rain. The National Weather Service Louisville has issued a Wind Advisory predicting winds over 50 mph that…

Monroe County School District closed due to illness

MONROE COUNTY, Ky. – The Monroe County School District announced Thursday that starting tomorrow, it will be closed due to illness. Although students are already scheduled to be out Monday since it is a designated holiday, the district says Friday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be Non-Traditional Instruction days. Students will return to school for instruction on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Scottsville man faces additional child porn charges

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A deeper investigation has revealed further details stemming from an October arrest of a Scottsville man on child porn charges. Scottsville police chief Conner Darren Tabor said Thursday that some images on an electronic device at the home of 65-year-old Ted L. Conner were of missing children. A release by police on Thursday stated some of the…

Warren County Public Schools District Names New District Athletic Director

BOWLING GREEN, KY (January 9, 2024) – Mr. Greg Howard has been selected as the next district athletic director for Warren County Public Schools (WCPS). Mr. Howard is an accomplished athletic director, coach and educator. He has served in the education field for over two decades, most recently serving as athletic director for Logan County Public Schools. In addition, throughout…

Fruit Stripe Gum discontinued from stores

Source: Ferrara Candy via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – A piece of your childhood may soon be off of the shelves. Fruit Stripe Gum, the gum that is sold in the colorful package with a zebra, has been discontinued. The candy aisle mainstay has been around for more than half a century. Fruit Stripe Gum-maker Ferrara Candy announced the news in…