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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…

Girl Scout Cookie ordering in Kentucky available on Monday

Photo source: Girl Scouts of the USA, CNN via CNN NewsourceIf you live in Kentucky, you can look forward to ordering your favorite Girl Scout Cookies starting Jan. 15. According to Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie season is upon us, and that means more Adventurefuls, Thin Mints and Samoas in your future. You can also order…

Bonnaroo lineup announced for 2024

Source: CNN, Bonnaroo via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone and Fred Again have been announced as headliners for the Bonnaroo music festival. It’s set to take place on June 13-16 in Manchester, Tennessee, about an hour from Nashville, Tennessee. Other performances scheduled for the festival include Megan Thee Stallion, Cage the Elephant, Jon Batiste…