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Living Well: Vexas Syndrome

A recently identified illness may be more common than first thought. The inflammatory disorder comes with a host of symptoms that can affect everyday life. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, we’ll learn more on “Vexas” syndrome. We’ll also find out what can be done to determine if you’re suffering from it.

1 arrested in Glasgow after homemade pipe bomb located in home

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow Police Department major Terry Flatt has confirmed one person is in custody following the discovery of a pipe bomb. Around 8 p.m. Thursday night, GPD, along with the Kentucky State Police and ATF, had responded to Redwood Street in Glasgow for a suspicious object inside of a home. Flatt said the device was a homemade pipe…

Man arrested in robbery at Warren County gas station

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – A man and a juvenile male have been arrested after police say a robbery occurred at a Marathon gas station in Smiths Grove. Police say upon arrival, they determined a robbery had just occurred. Franks found a suspect identified as Ryan Mason, 33, of Clarksville, Tennessee behind the gas station and detained him, police say. The…

Anna’s Greek Restaurant releases statement regarding Jan. 17 event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Anna’s Greek Restaurant has released the following public statement regarding an event held at the restaurant on Jan. 17: “We would like to thank our community for your patience, while Anna’s Greek Restaurant analyzed the events that took place Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. We want to sincerely apologize for the atmosphere that was unintentionally created that…

Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky expands service to additional counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky has expanded service to Adair, Cumberland, Green and Todd counties. “We’re very excited to expand our services to those we serve in south central Kentucky,” DSSKY President Eric Leach said. “The counties previously had no access to any Down syndrome services, and it was an easy decision to add them…

Logan County man found guilty of charges in murder case

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Logan County man is learning just how long he’ll be behind bars after being convicted of a 2015 murder. On Wednesday, a Logan County jury found Earl Kelly “Tudor” Johnson, 63, of Lewisburg guilty of all charges in connection to the murder of 65-year-old Robert Leslie Wetton. Wetton was found dead inside of a barn…

Netflix to stop password sharing soon

(CNN) – Netflix is cracking down on password sharing. In a letter to shareholders, the streaming giant said it will start blocking subscribers from sharing passwords with people outside of their household in the coming months. Netflix also plans to roll out a paid-sharing plan. It piloted a similar program in Latin America, where subscribers could add a “sub-account” for…

Beshear: New facility to create 141 full-time jobs in Simpson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A new LioChem e-Materials LLC facility will be located in Simpson County. Gov. Andy Beshear announced this morning the $104.4 million investment will create 141 jobs in the local area. A release by Beshear’s office further says the project, located at the Henderson Industrial Park in Franklin, will help support the growing electric vehicle sector throughout Kentucky…

Carter Lumber expansion to create 36 new jobs in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Carter Lumber is expanding its building component manufacturing facility in Bowling Green in the Kentucky Transpark. According to a release by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, the project is part of their rebuilding following the devastating tornados that impacted the local area. “It’s great to see businesses in our area pick themselves back up…

BGPD provides update on body found near Industrial Drive; no foul play suspected

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – More information has been released by authorities regarding a body found Tuesday in Bowling Green. Bowling Green police say that Andrew Kenney, 29, of Bowling Green was found around 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. His body was found in a field off of Campbell Lane near Industrial Drive, authorities say. BGPD says no foul play is suspected.