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Man wanted by police on charges of criminal abuse, sexual abuse

Photo: Kentucky State PoliceHICKMAN COUNTY, Ky. – Police say a Hickman County man wanted on criminal and sexual abuse charges is still at large. The Kentucky State Police says it is asking the public to reach out if they know the location of Ryan J. Redmon, 35, of Fancy Farm, Kentucky. Redmon is wanted on an indictment warrant on charges…

Chick-fil-A restaurants in Bowling Green offering free chicken sandwich to teachers

Photo: Chick-fil-A Nashville Road at Campbell Lane, Facebook. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Chick-fil-A is thanking teachers Wednesday, May 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a free original chicken sandwich. In a Facebook post, Chick-fil-A says teachers can claim their free sandwich at all three of the following locations:  667 Campbell Lane in Bowling Green 1766 Campbell Lane in Bowling…

10-year-olds found to be working at McDonald’s in Kentucky

Photo: CNN, McDonald’s via CNN Newsource(CNN) – McDonald’s says it was “deeply troubling” to learn children as young as 10 years old were working in some Kentucky restaurants. A labor department investigation into three franchises found 305 children worked more hours than legally permitted or performed tasks not allowed for young workers. One company, Bauer Food, employed two 10-year-olds but…

Kentucky State Police seek to identify person in Edmonton State Bank case

Photo courtesy of Trooper Houk, FacebookMETCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is working to identify a person in a case involving a Metcalfe County bank. Monday afternoon, KSP trooper Jonathan Houk says a person entered the Edmonton State Bank and demanded money from bank staff. This individual pictured above was last seen operating the same white motorcycle in…

Sunrise Spotlight: Hadley Jo Foundation BBQ Fundraiser

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Ashley Brindley. She spoke to us about the soon-to-come Hadley Jo Foundation BBQ Fundraiser. On Wednesday, May 10th, you can head down to the BGMU parking lot to pick up a plate! Walk-ups are from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. To place a delivery order text Ashley at 270-784-4181 by Wednesday,…

Living Well: Signs of Stroke

Nearly 800-thousand people suffer a stroke every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And believe it or not. many don’t know the signs of this potentially deadly and debilitating condition. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Micheal Ridgeway has more on the subtle signs to look out…

Tuesday Morning announces closure of all stores

Photo: Tuesday Morning/Facebook Home goods retailer Tuesday Morning has announced the company will be closing all of its stores. The message was shared this weekend on the retailer’s Facebook page. The business thanked customers for “49 years of loyalty and support” and confirmed this decision will affect stores chainwide. As of right now, Bowling Green’s Tuesday Morning at 1751 Scottsville…

James E. Bazzell Middle School names Jon Porter as new principal

Photo: Allen County Schools PR/PhotosSCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Allen County Schools superintendent Travis Hamby has announced that Jon Porter is the next principal of James E. Bazzell Middle School. Porter brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new role, according to Allen County Schools. He has worked in education for 15 years, including roles as a band director and…