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Cotton BBQ returns to normal business Saturday after large donations

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After showing huge support for officer Matt Davis, Cotton BBQ will be back to normal business Saturday. However, the company says it only has one day to make two weeks worth of income. After making between 2,200 to 2,300 plates and more Thursday for a positive cause, the food truck says it will be open Saturday…

Monday is the deadline to claim your 2019 tax refund

(CNN) – You may still be eligible for a tax refund from 2019, but you only have until Monday to file. The Internal Revenue Service says nearly one and a half million people could be eligible for almost $1.5 billion dollars in unclaimed refunds. By law, taxpayers have three years to file and claim their tax refunds. Because of the…

Palmetto Moon holds grand opening at Greenwood Mall

Photo source: Bowling Green Area Chamber of CommerceBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new store focused on southern style just opened at Greenwood Mall in Bowling Green. Palmetto Moon is the newest addition to the mall, bringing various brands to its new location. According to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, these include YETI, Simply Southern, Vineyard Vines, Local Boy…

Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried in Barren County

Photo source: Naval History and Heritage Command FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear recognized Friday the sacrifice of a Park City, Kentucky sailor who lost his life during Pearl Harbor. The remains of the sailor were not identified until 2021. Navy Seaman 1st Class Elmer P. Lawrence of Park City, Kentucky, died on Dec. 7, 1941. “We are saddened to…

Krispy Kreme offering deal on dozens to celebrate birthday

Photo source: Krispy Kreme(CNN) – Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 86th birthday Friday with a super cheap doughnut deal. They’re offering 86-cent original glazed dozens with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. Krispy Kreme was founded in 1937. The hot, sweet glazed treat has become a dessert icon over the decades. Vernon Rudolph started out selling doughnuts to…

BikeWalk BG offers bike repair at local block party

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A block party is hitting the street of south central Kentucky, and they’ll repair your bike for free. BikeWalk BG is hosting their own block party from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 14. In addition to getting your bike fixed, you can eat from local food trucks, and the kids can enjoy inflatables, face painting…

Community Action celebrates summer with block party

Community Action of Southern KentuckyGLASGOW, Ky. – Happening Friday afternoon, Community Action of Southern Kentucky is celebrating the warm weather with a block party. You can head down to Gorin Park from noon to 3 p.m. for fun, food and plenty of community resources. The community is being asked to RSVP to this event, but don’t worry – you can…

UPDATE: Nearly $65k raised so far to benefit officer Matt Davis

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The numbers are still rolling in for Thursday’s fundraiser for officer Matt Davis, and the total is already impressive. According to Cotton BBQ owner Eric Cotton, the total amount raised so far has reached nearly $65,000. Of those funds, Cotton says up to about $40,000 came from Cotton BBQ alone. The…

Living Well: Uterine Fibroids

An estimated 26-million women of reproductive age in the U.S. have uterine fibroids and many may not even know it. But for those who have symptoms, these non-cancerous tumors can cause severe pain and have a significant impact on quality of life. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on the…