DALLAS, Tx. – WKU Men’s Golfer Luke Fuller has earned a CUSA superlative award following a great 2023-24 campaign for WKU, the Conference announced Wednesday afternoon. Fuller was named to the All-CUSA First Team. Fuller earned his spot on the team after clinching the CUSA Individual Championship last month. In addition to winning the CUSA Championship, Fuller had a great…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Last summer, Kentucky Bluegrass music filled the square of downtown Scottsville, Kentucky. Now, the Bluegrass Jam is returning and adding its first-ever jam contest. Heart of Scottsville says you can enter by bringing them your best jar of homemade jam before June 6 at 112 East Public Square in Scottsville. The nonprofit says it will release further…
(Allen County Schools PR/Photos)SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Allen County Schools has named Jeremy Simmons as the new principal of Allen County Intermediate Center, effective July 1, 2024. Simmons will be succeeding Trey Harper, who will be transitioning to a new role as Director of Pupil Personnel and Human Resources. According to the district, Simmons has served as the assistant principal of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football’s 2024 season opener at Alabama will kick off at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The game will be televised on ESPN. The Hilltoppers are 0-3 all-time against Alabama, with the last meeting coming during the 2016 season – a 38-10 Crimson Tide victory. WKU went on…
SOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Storms swept through parts of south-central Kentucky on Tuesday, causing potential traffic hazards. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 is reminds drivers not to attempt to drive through flooded roadways. These flooded roads may not be visible at night. KYTC is also reminding drivers that if they experience non-functioning traffic signals without any lights, treat them as…
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – Buc-ee’s is coming to south-central Kentucky and bringing more jobs to the region. On Tuesday, the National Corvette Museum hosted a hiring event for the upcoming Buc-ee’s in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, which runs through Thursday, May 16. The franchise is looking to fill 300 positions, and they provide benefits that include a 401k, vision and so…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with the Department of Criminal Justice Training, announced 19 crime scene investigators have graduated from the 2024 KY Criminalistics Academy Crime Scene Technician Course, and some of them are based right here in south-central Kentucky. KCA consists of two five-week 200-hour courses. Certification includes training in evidence collection and documentation, fingerprint…
Source: Roy’s BBQ (Facebook). HENDERSON, Ky. – Welcome to the West Kentucky BBQ Belt. The initiative by Kentucky Tourism aims to introduce the world to a region associated with mouthwatering barbecue, according to a release by Team Kentucky. May 16, National BBQ Day, marks the opening of the new experience, featuring at least 40 barbecue spots founded by legendary pitmasters…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new initiative to celebrate the achievements of young alumni of WKU launched Tuesday. The Western Kentucky University Young Alumni Council announced the Under 40 at the Top program to highlight WKU graduates under 40 who make significant contributions to their professions, communities, and alma mater. The program aims to engage young alumni by highlighting their…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging all individuals to lower their flags to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day. According to a release by the governor’s office, on Oct. 1, 1962, Congress approved a joint resolution designating May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it…
