Warren County aluminum recycling program to help fund youth sports

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A new aluminum recycling partnership in Warren County will give residents more opportunities to recycle while helping local children participate in youth sports. The Metals Innovation Initiative, AKFA Aluminum Solutions and Warren County Parks and Recreation have partnered to launch a program that will collect...

Voters to decide on Butler County Nickle Tax

Free Rockin’ Trick or Treat set for Friday at Bowling Green Ballpark

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The 10th annual Crocker Law Firm – D93 Rockin’ Trick or Treat will take place Friday, Oct. 30, at Bowling Green Ballpark. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free. Local businesses will hand out candy. The event listing encourages attendees to...

Scottsville community honors life of former mayor, Rob Cline, American flag lowered to half mast

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - Scottsville is honoring a former mayor who passed away this month. The American flag at the intersection of Highway 231 / 31 East will fly at half mast through Sunday, Nov. 1 in honor of Mayor Rob Cline who passed away on Oct. 26 at Cal Turner Rehab and Specialty Care.

Glasgow band marches into 2A state semifinals

The Glasgow band marched into the state competition semifinals by finishing fourth in the 2A West Regional over the weekend in Hopkinsville. Barren County’s marching band narrowly missed the cut in the Class 4A East Regional in Versailles. In that regional, West Jessamine scored 73.150 points, while Barren posted 73.050.

Goodwill Kentucky expands Another Way program in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Goodwill Kentucky is expanding its Another Way program in Bowling Green with $50,000 in funding from Warren County and a donated 15-passenger van to help people experiencing homelessness access employment opportunities and support services. The funding will support the program one day a week, while...

Glasgow mayoral candidate Bob Miller’s assault charge reduced to disorderly conduct

A judge approved a reduced charge of second-degree disorderly conduct for Glasgow mayoral candidate, Bob Miller, who was originally charged with fourth-degree assault, and gave him six months of pretrial diversion. Why It Matters. Miller is a candidate in the Nov. 3 Glasgow mayoral election, and his case was not...

Leggett & Platt In Leitchfield To Close

Employees at a Grayson County business will be out of jobs just before the holidays. According to the Kentucky Office of Industry & Apprentice Services, a partner in the Kentucky Career Center, a WARN notice has been sent out regarding the closure of Legett & Platt, Inc. The WARN notice...

Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline to Cross Middle Tennessee and the South Cumberlands

Word has recently come out about the Kinder Morgan Company’s plan to build a 48-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, called the Southeast Connector Project, which would run for 150 miles across Middle Tennessee, beginning in Sumner County and eventually traversing Coffee, Franklin and presumably Marion Counties. On Tuesday I attended...

Sumner County Restaurant Inspections: Two Spots Score Below 90

These are the lowest food health scores in Sumner County, Tennessee, with their most recent inspection score from October 14-26, 2026. Not all low scores are bad; these are just the lowest. Read more local health inspections here! Awedaddy’s | 727 Marina Private Dr. Gallatin TN 37066 | 10/20/2026 | 86 Inspectors cited six violations, […] The post Sumner County Restaurant Inspections: Two Spots Score Below 90 appeared first on Sumner County Source .

Early voting is underway before the Midterm election on Nov. 3

Early voting is underway before the Midterm election on Nov. 3.

Barren, Logan and Russell counties under burn bans

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Burn bans are currently active in Barren, Logan and Russell counties, according to the Commonwealth’s website. In addition, the City of Edmonton states it is under a burn ban by executive order as of Monday, Oct. 26. Original Story. LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A...

Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society receives $10,000 grant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society has received a $10,000 grant from the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation to help make veterinary care more affordable for local pet owners. The grant, awarded through the foundation’s Big Bet for Pets initiative, will support the humane society’s...

Glasgow council approves West Washington Street rezoning in split vote

After weeks of debate and a recently dismissed lawsuit, the Glasgow City Council voted 5-3 Monday evening to approve a rezoning ordinance that opens the door for a proposed affordable senior housing development on West Washington Street. Council members Freddie Norris, Randy Wilkinson and Marna Kirkpatrick voted against the ordinance,...

Missing Sumner County boy with autism died, mother advocates for inclusivity

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Waylon Wilder, a nonverbal boy with autism, died after wandering away from his family's yard in Sumner County and being found in a neighbor's swimming pool. Thousands of people received the warning about the missing child before responders found him and attempted to save his life.

Todd County Woman Restores Forgotten Cemetery On Family Farm

After living a nomadic lifestyle for 15 years as a military spouse, Charlsie Nabb returned to her childhood home in Todd County at age 40 to rebuild her life. Back on her family’s historic 250-acre property, dubbed Evermore Acres, Nabb set her sights on honoring the land’s history, starting with a long-neglected pioneer cemetery hidden beneath decades of dense woods and agricultural debris, according to a recent article by People Magazine.

Todd County Seeking Public Input On Draft Land Use Regulations

Todd County officials are inviting residents to weigh in on a working draft of proposed land use regulations as work continues on developing guidelines for the county’s future growth. Officials emphasize that the document is currently a working draft and is expected to undergo modifications before any final implementation.

Todd County Elementary School Trio Sings National Anthem

During Wednesday afternoon’s South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council’s Industry Appreciation Luncheon in Hopkinsville, three young ladies from Todd County Elementary School sang the National Anthem for the crowd. You can hear their effort here:

Awards given out, milestones celebrated at annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon

Awards were given out and local industry milestones were commemorated at Wednesday’s Industry Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council. Guests filled the Bruce Convention Center for the luncheon and they were welcomed by Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks. To start the award presentations, Council...

Christian County Health Department Discusses Measles Outbreak

A measles outbreak continues in Christian, Trigg, Caldwell and Todd counties, but modern medicine is reaching those in need. That’s according to two sources: the state’s data dashboard and Christian County Health Department Director of Nursing Jennifer Cail — who, during Monday night’s Board of Health meeting, noted that her office has been “inundated” with calls for the vaccine.