Kentucky State

Bowling Green, KY

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Duncan Hines isn’t just a baking brand, he was a real person born in Bowling Green in the year 1880. News 40 spoke to Bowling Green’s Downtown Development Coordinator about what the city and county hope to do this year, and they are ecstatic about what is to come. Telia Butler said in her interview that the whole point of the multi-day event is to provide something for everyone, whether it be related to food or travel.

Organizers prepare for Duncan Hines Days

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Famed singer Tina Turner has undoubtedly traveled far and wide, but you may not know her connection to Bowling Green. The Historic RailPark and Train Museum shared a part of their Historic City Tours information, saying Turner, along with other famous Black entertainers, stayed at The Southern Queen Hotel.

Tina Turner’s connection to Bowling Green: The Southern Queen Hotel

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new project to repair a Warren County area affected by the 2021 tornadoes is now underway, but its rebuild serves a much larger purpose than before. After receiving tornado recovery grant money, the Rotary Club, along with several Bowling Green city departments, decided to not only repair the damaged stream bank near Jennings Creek Elementary, but to expand the greenway and create a classroom with stream access.

A pathway to repair: Bowling Green expands greenway to Jennings Creek

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Attention wine drinkers! A new wine tasting room will be opening up in Bowling Green. Paducah’s Purple Toad Winery will build this new location at the corner of Hunts Lane & Cemetery Road. Purple Toad already sells their products in Bowling Green stores, but...

Purple Toad Winery opening new location in Bowling Green

AS WE APPROACH MEMORIAL DAY, THROWBACK THURSDAY IS. DEDICATED TO OUR UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. ACCORDING TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, MEMORIAL DAY WAS ESTABLISHED AS A. NATIONAL HOLIDAY WITH AN ACT OF CONGRESS IN 1971. THIS IS A DAY TO. REMEMBER THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES TO...

Throwback Thursday: Memorial Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In December 2021, Bowling Green and Warren County suffered devastation due to the December 11, 2021 tornadoes. The City of Bowling Green says it has decided to tell the community’s story in “The Greatest Challenge,” a book now available as a free download on the city’s website.

City of Bowling Green tells story of December tornadoes in new book

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Lawrence Chapel Baptist Church car show is making its debut in Bowling Green this weekend. In a Facebook post, the church says all vehicles are welcome, and all proceeds will go to benefit the church’s fellowship hall. The event will take place on...

Lawrence Chapel Car Show to take place in Bowling Green

North Carolina State

Greensboro, NC

Greensboro, North Carolina – Bob Seymour collected one hit, extending his hitting streak to a team-high 14 games for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (18-21) in a 15-1 loss to the Greensboro Grasshoppers (22-19) on Wednesday at First National Bank Field. The Grasshoppers first run occurred in the bottom...

Seymour Extends Hit-Streak to 14 Games in Hot Rods Loss

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. Dalton Sisson officially put pen to paper with the Hanover College baseball program. Sisson has played a crucial role throughout his career batting 343 in 216 at bats, as well as a 1.72 era from the mound in his years as a Spartan. This team isn’t done...

South Warren’s Sisson signs with Hanover

Glasgow, KY

Barren County, KY

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County and Allen County have been awarded $1.2 million to support law enforcement, tourism, flood control and nonprofits. Gov. Andy Beshear made the announcement Thursday in the community of Glasgow. Over $88,000 will be used to help better protect police officers, and $530 million will...

$1.2 million in awards to benefit Allen and Barren counties

Greenwood, KY

Bowling Green, KY. – For the second straight year, the Greenwood Lady Gators and South Warren Spartans met in the 4th Region Championship game at the WKU Softball Complex. The Lady Gators outlasted the Spartans, crowning them Region Champs in an absolute thriller, 2-1. This is the Lady Gators...

Greenwood Lady Gators Crowned 4th Region Softball Champions

GLASGOW, Ky. – A portion of Old Bowling Green Road in Barren County is currently closed due to a wreck, officials say. According to Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, both lanes of Old Bowling Green Road between Veterans Outer Loop and Siddens Road are impacted by downed poles and power lines.

Section of Old Bowling Green Road closed due to crash

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The 2023 WKU soccer schedule has been released by head coach Jason Neidell, who is in his 23rd season with the Lady Toppers. The slate includes a total of 19 matches with two preseason exhibitions and 17 regular season games. The Lady Toppers will take on a pair of NCAA Tournament teams and a pair of teams that were regular season champions in their respective conferences. WKU will also face six first-time opponents, three being new Conference USA teams.

WKU Soccer Schedule Set for 2023

Georgia State

Metcalfe County, KY

Edmonton, KY

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a mother and her two children in an ongoing investigation. Authorities say Anissa Sprowles, 26, of Edmonton, along with her two children, 5-year-old Chelsey and 1-year-old Georgia, have not been seen since May 13. Anissa Sprowles was last...

Metcalfe County mother, 2 children reported missing

Franklin, KY

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department says a Franklin police officer resigned after his arrest earlier this month. On May 3, Ryan Brown, 32, of Russellville was arrested by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office on four counts of animal cruelty. According to authorities, Brown’s charges stemmed from...

Franklin PD: Officer charged with animal cruelty resigns

Russellville, KY

Logan County, KY

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man after authorities say he was accused of approaching members of the public in Russellville and saying he can touch them. Logan County authorities say Paul Hollins, 35, of Russellville was arrested Thursday for disorderly conduct at...

Man arrested in Logan County, charged with harassment

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County man is facing 35 years in prison in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. According to a release by the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, Denarrius Terry, 40, of Russellville was found guilty by a Logan County jury of the following charges on Monday, May 22:

Logan County man found guilty on charges stemming from drug trafficking investigation

Plum Springs, KY

Rockfield, KY

Browning, KY

Hadley, KY

Alvaton, KY

Woodburn, KY

Drake, KY

Richardsville, KY

South Union, KY

Oakland, KY

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Throwback Thursday: Remembering Duncan Hines Festivals Of Years Past

One of the most famous names associated with Bowling Green would have been. celebrating a birthday this week if they were still alive. And given the...

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Duncan Hines Festivals Of Years Past

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