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Sunrise Spotlight: MLK Weekend Events

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Linda Hill! She shared with us about some upcoming weekend events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. around his upcoming birthday. For more information about these events, you can click here.

Allen County-Scottsville High School gains new girls soccer coach

Source: Allen County-Scottsville High SchoolSCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Allen County-Scottsville High School officials announced the new Lady Patriot soccer coach last Friday. Clay Dobbs will lead the program during its ongoing emergence at the varsity level, according to Allen County-Scottsville Athletics. Dobbs replaces Ashley Murphy, who stepped aside following last season. A release states Murphy guided the team for two years,…

Hardin Co. couple charged with child abuse in ongoing investigation

HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – A man and woman from Hardin County are behind bars following the hospitalization of a child. The Kentucky State Police received a request on Sunday, Jan. 8 regarding a 5-year-old brought into Baptist Health Hardin. Police say the child was airlifted to Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville for what authorities say were described as “life-threatening injuries.”…

WCSO in search of subject in package theft

Photo courtesy of Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeWARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities are asking for help in identifying a person in a package theft. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says a person stole a package on the porch of a home off of Memphis Junction Road. If you know this man or vehicle, call the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 270-842-1633.

Pet of the Day – Cadbury

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Cadbury! Cadbury was a stray bunny that was found but they love to cuddle and snuggle up to anyone. Be sure to adopt Cadbury today from the BG/Warren County Humane Society

Living Well – What to do if Someone is Having a Heart Attack

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is still critically ill after going into cardiac arrest during a game, but his team says he’s “Shown remarkable improvement” at the hospital. Knowing what to do when someone goes into cardiac arrest could mean the difference between life and death. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more…

UPDATE: Woman dies in Hart County car crash

MAGNOLIA, Ky. – One woman is dead following a collision between a vehicle and school bus in Hart County. Around 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, the Kentucky State Police was notified of a two-vehicle collision involving a Hart County school bus near the 7000 block of North Jackson Highway. Authorities say an initial investigation revealed Robin L. Rutledge, 22, of…

KSP investigating fatal wreck in Hart County

MAGNOLIA, Ky. – Kentucky State Police trooper Daniel Priddy says at least one person has died in a wreck in Hart County. KSP is currently working the fatal wreck near the 7400 block of North Jackson Highway, according to Priddy. No further details are available at this time. We will update as more information is released.

Incarcerated person at Barren County Detention Center treated for possible overdose

GLASGOW, Ky. – An investigation is ongoing after officials say an incarcerated individual in Barren County experienced a possible overdose. Barren County jailer Aaron Shirley says the possible overdose took place on Dec. 31. The individual was immediately taken to T.J. Samson Community Hospital, according to Shirley. Shirley says the individual was medically cleared before returning to the Barren County…