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Jack Harlow honored with Hometown Heroes banner in Louisville

Photo: Governor Andy Beshear/FacebookLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Entertainer Jack Harlow is being honored in his hometown of Louisville. The multiple Grammy-nominated rapper, actor and philanthropist will now have a larger than life “Jack’s Louisville” banner hanging in his city, not far from where Harlow grew up. Some big names were on hand for an unveiling ceremony today, including Gov. Andy…

Missing Build-A-Bear with mother’s heartbeat replaced for 4-year-old girl

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -You may remember the story widely shared about a 4-year-old’s father searching for her missing teddy bear. On Tuesday, Goodwill Industries-Knoxville said that the bear, which had a special tie to the girl’s mother, has been replaced. The store says the child now has a matching Rainbow Sparkle bear, complete with a recording of her mother’s heartbeat. Goodwill…

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…