Author: Tucker Covey

Orchestra Kentucky to play at Gubernatorial Inauguration

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In their biggest break since their beginning 25 years ago, the Orchestra Kentucky is set to play at the Gubernatorial Inauguration next Tuesday. Music Director Jeff Reed says that it is a great honor. “This is an honor for us to be invited. You know, there’s an inauguration every four years for governor. And for us…

Christmas tree care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At Morgan’s Fresh Cut Christmas Trees next to Lost River Cave, people can get the classic fresh Christmas tree that some families swear by each season. However, some are often discouraged by the perceived maintenance of caring for a living tree during the holidays. Truly, there is not a hug deal of maintenance required, says manager…

Holiday pet safety: how to proof your Christmas tree and more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The holidays are a time in which people love to set up all kinds of decorations in the home. More often than not, these decorations are not just potentially harmful to pets, some can be downright fatal if quick actions are not taken. Kate Holmes, the marketing coordinator at the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society,…

Benjamin Craig Long authors Delafield book about the neighborhood

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local author Benjamin Craig Long has written a book about his life growing up in the Delafield neighborhood in Bowling Green. The working class community is often thought of as a undesirable but Long gives his own perspective from the inside out. “It’s humorous because a lot of the things that happen to a young, young…

RSV cases on the rise

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville is seeing a rise in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, a virus known to infect infants and young children. Kristina Bryant, an infectious disease expert, with the hospital says that although cases are not to the level they were last season, the season starter earlier this year. Starting in late August…

RSV cases on the rise at Norton Children’s Hospital

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Norton Healthcare is seeing a spike in respiratory syncytial virus, much higher and earlier in the year than last year. Currently, the hospital has admitted 28 patients who have RSV. The disease is the leading cause of hospitalizations for children under five years of age. Dr. Mark Brockman, a pediatrician with Norton, says that parents should not…

Franklin receives funding for new safe room

FRANKLIN, Ky. -Through a FEMA grant administered by the state of Kentucky, Franklin has secured funding for a storm shelter which will increase safety and add an amenity for residents near Bluegrass Road area Redbud Drive. The selected site is little more than a lot with trees but City Manager Kenton Powell says it is already zone to be a…

Christmas events at the Capitol Theater

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Capitol Theater in downtown Bowling Green has many things on the itinerary for the holiday season, from a play, talks from authors and a movie marathon the day after Christmas. This Friday they will host an appearance by the Grinch and light up their building green and red to celebrate Downtown BG Lights Up, says…

Affordable Christmas gathering toys for local families

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hope House Ministries is once again accepting unwrapped, new toys for its yearly toy drive. Donations are being accepted during the 6 p.m. showing of “It’s A Wonderful Life” at the Capitol Theater on Wednesday, Nov. 29 in downtown Bowling Green. They are also accepted throughout the coming weeks via their website, says director of marketing…

WKU Greek Life gift wrapping event

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – Fraternities and sororities gathered inside Downing Student Union to wrap presents they bought for students at Parker Bennett Curry Elementary. Each fraternity and sorority was assigned a student who they then went out and purchased what the child put on their list, the event is an easy way for the organizations to give back to their…