Author: Tucker Covey

Bus staff hiring event draws success and much-needed applicants

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Recently, Warren County Public Schools held an event aimed at attracting people to drive buses or be bus monitors for the school district. Like many districts across the Commonwealth, WCPS is also experiencing a shortage in bus drivers. Training and safety manager Michelle Dennis says the event was a smashing success and accomplished the goal of…

Hispanic Heritage celebrated at BG Junior High

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The students of Bowling Green Junior High School were able to join in a celebration of the Hispanic Heritage of themselves and of their classmates with a large event in the gymnasium. Branda Givens, the assistant coordinator of youth services, did much of the work to set up the event, inviting groups from around the area…

Sports Betting Live in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – With online sports betting now legal in the Commonwealth many people believe that the state will be better off for it with more tax revenue and a way to keep some money from bets inside of the state. At Double Dogs in Bowling Green, general manager Michael Mays thinks there may be an impact on customers…

Burning regulations placed back into effect

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management along with the Bowling Green Police and Fire Departments are asking all people who plan to have a controlled burn to let them know ahead of time by getting a permit. This time of year sees many people doing some pre-winter yard maintenance which often times produces the natural materials that are…

Dr. Robert Ballard announced as first speaker in WKU Presidential Speaker Series

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  WKU President Timothy Caboni has invited the explorer who discovered the Titanic, Dr. Robert Ballard to speak as the first speaker in a new Presidential Speaker Series. The series is aimed at bringing individuals with notable achievements to the college campus to talk about their research and accomplishments. “I’m hopeful that having the Speaker series doesn’t…

Dog wash raises funds at Butler County Animal Shelter

MORGANTOWN Ky. – The Butler County Animal Shelter offers a dog washing service to the community in order to be of direct service while also making some money for donations. Director Ruby Fooks continues the service that started before she was the director and thinks that it is a good way to engage with the community. “We get to see…

Metcalfe County Pumpkin Festival

EDMONTON Ky. – Metcalfe County is gearing up to hold their annual pumpkin festival this Saturday. The hope is that the festival will be fully attended this year as all pandemic related holds have been lifted. The event is often used as a reason to come home for many residents of Metcalfe County and is seen as a thing of…

Connor Jessee: Southern Kentucky Bullrider

EDMONTON Ky. – Connor Jesse is preparing to head to Mesquite, Texas to compete in the World Championship Miniature Bullriding World Finals in October. He has been riding most of his life and is hopeful that he will be successful at the competition. “When I was younger, you know, I just got on some sheep and stuff and got on…

Concert Controversy: Tobacco and Heritage Festival

LOGAN COUNTY Ky. – Controversy has clouded the beginning and now the end of the Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival after the closing headliner pulled out of the festival amidst calls for protest over his performance. Local country music rising star Adam Mac took to social media to give his reasoning for pulling out of the performance. “It was…

Logan County Time Capsule opened after 50 years

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Residents of Logan County gathered at the old Logan County Courthouse today to see items stored in a time capsule for 50 years. Some of the items included photos, clothing, records and even a couple pieces of jewelry that were all placed in a large steel or iron box. Unfortunately, the box’s seal wore out over the…