Author: Tucker Covey

Logan County Humane Society works to mend its issues

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Humane Society in Logan County has been on a rollercoaster for the past few months, but with new leadership installed and a more stable footing secured, it seems that the worst times are in the past, and there is at least visible light at the end of the tunnel. New board president Julie Martin sees her…

Warren county circuit court clerk candidate roundup

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – 2024 is heating up as races across the U.S. and the Commonwealth begin to look toward their primaries and deadlines. For circuit court clerk in Warren County, the race now sees four individuals, all vying for the position. Currently, Brandi Duvall (R), the incumbent clerk, is being challenged by Gordon Turner (R) a detective with the…

988 Crisis Hotline gets ASL support

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The national crisis hotline 988 is now offering support for deaf and hearing impaired people in crisis. The service uses Zoom to connect callers in need of American Sign Language translation through an interpreter so that they can also be looked after during a mental health crisis. Nicole Epsey, the director of Crisis Services at LifeSkills,…

Active shooter training seminar available for businesses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce will be offering an active shooter training seminar on Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m. The training is aimed at giving local businesses tools to develop a plan of action for their employees to use if they are affected by an active shooter situation. Warren…

Patti Minter files to run for mayor of Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU professor and former representative Patti Minter filed to run for mayor of Bowling Green on Thursday. This will pit her against incumbent mayor Todd Alcott in the upcoming election. Minter is hoping to bring together many people in the city and wants to undo some things that have become common in recent years – most…

Firearm safety to prevent future accidents

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 2023 Coroner’s report was released this week, and among the numbers was one that was interesting because it was low. Last year, there was only one fatal accidental gunshot wound. This, says Department of Fish and Wildlife public information officer Cody Fox, was one too many. “All of these accidents are definitely preventable when properly…

BGPD still recruiting for new cadets

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The application deadline for those wishing to explore a career in law enforcement here in Bowling Green is Jan. 10. The department is still growing and wants at least eight more cadets this year. Recruiting sergeant Brad Hogue says that it is a fun job and gives people a great opportunity to learn more about their…

Metcalfe County High School students involved in vehicle accident

EDMONTON, Ky. – Two Metcalfe County High School students were involved in a gruesome traffic accident over the holiday. The accident took place in the evening on Thursday, Dec. 28 in Summer Shade, Kentucky. Both students were taken to a Nashville area hospital for treatment. Joseph Eaton, the principal of Metcalfe County High School, says there has been a huge…

Metcalfe County looking forward to 2024 election season

EDMONTON, Ky. – Across the Commonwealth county clerks are readying themselves and their offices for the upcoming primary and general election. With the deadline for primary entrants set for Friday, January 5, it is once again time to get all of the necessary things like poll workers and polling locations ready for the upcoming election cycle. In Edmonton, Metcalfe County…

Simpson County Tourism to take bids on new building

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County Tourism is looking for bids on renovating a downtown building which will house their service. Currently they are located next to the Goodnight Memorial Library in a renovated house that they are sharing with other similar services. The hope says Executive Director Amy Ellis is that locating themselves in the vibrant downtown will help the…