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Living Well: Our Bodies Adjustment to COVID-19

Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S. But vaccines and immunity from prior infections have adjusted the way our bodies react. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover takes a look at how our immunity has changed along with the virus.

Williams’ Slam Carries Hot Rods to 4-3 Win Over Tourists

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Carson Williams blasted a go-ahead grand slam in the top of the sixth inning, pushing the Bowling Green Hot Rods (31-23, 62-53) to a 4-3 win over the Asheville Tourists (21-34, 47-69) on Tuesday at McCormick Field. Asheville began the scoring in the bottom of the first off Bowling Green starter Yoniel Curet. Zach Cole led off with…

WKU sweeps Belmont in home opener

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Volleyball kicked off the 2023 home slate with a resounding sweep over the Belmont Bruins. The match saw 13 team service aces and a hitting clip of .409. Fifth-Year Paige Briggs led the way for the Hilltoppers notching 11 kills, four aces, three digs, and a pair of blocks to go along with a .588 hitting…

Scottsville man identified as kayaker who died in Tennessee

Photo source: Smith County Rescue SquadSMITH COUNTY, Tenn. – Officials say a 65-year-old Scottsville man is dead after an incident involving a kayak on Saturday. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Jerry Ozmon was kayaking with family at the Caney Fork River Saturday evening near the Interstate 40 rest area. Officials say Ozmon was later trying to turn his…

Amazon raises free shipping minimum for some non-Prime members

  (CNN) – Amazon is raising its free shipping minimum for some non-Prime members. To qualify for free shipping, non-Prime members typically have to purchase an order totaling at least $25. But on Monday, the company said it has raised the minimum to $35. An Amazon spokesperson described the higher $35 threshold as a test. The trial with the higher…

WKU provides physical education for homeschooled children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University’s Physical Education Program is providing free physical education for homeschooled children, ages Kindergarten to 6th grade. Physical education is a curriculum requirement in children’s education, but is sometimes overlooked in homeschool settings. WKU will offer PE to homeschooled students on Friday mornings for the next 10 weeks by incorporating motor and social skills…

Woman wanted on warrants may be in Bowling Green, authorities say

Photo source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities say a woman wanted on several warrants may be in the Bowling Green area. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says Wilma Sue Williams has active theft and forgery warrants. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, you may contact the WCSO at 270-842-1633.

Living Well: Cancer Rates Rise in Young People

One in three women and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. A recent study finds certain kinds of cancer are being diagnosed more often in younger adults. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has a look at the research.