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Blessings in a Backpack appoints a new board member
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say Blessings in a Backpack, the only national organization solely dedicated to feeding kids on the weekend, has appointed Thomas Tucker, deputy commissioner and chief equity officer for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), as the board’s newest member. Officials say Tucker boasts nearly 40 years of experience in public education, including roles as […]
Update from Dr. Rand Paul
Recently, I had the honor of attending a morning meet and greet hosted by Mayor Pamela Hoots at the local VFW chapter in Columbia. It was a great opportunity to connect with our dedicated law enforcement officers and community members. We had meaningful discussions about critical issues affecting our nation, including the urgent need to protect our cities and secure our border.
MAGA Republican Takes Shocking Stand on Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie is openly feuding with the pro-Israel lobby ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. The Republican representative, part of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, is the only GOP member who said he would boycott Netanyahu’s Wednesday speech. “Today Congress will undertake political theater on behalf of the State Department. The purpose of having Netanyahu address Congress is to bolster his political standing in Israel and to quell int’l opposition to his war,” Massie wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “I don’t feel like being a prop so I won’t be attending.” In response, the...
Free backpacks filled with supplies to be given away in Northern Kentucky
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - An annual back-to-school giveaway in Northern Kentucky returns to help families who need help getting school supplies. Northern Kentucky Harvest’s Backpacks Bonanza will distribute free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, Aug. 10. The project, formerly called Backpacks & Breakfast, has a goal to...
Entertain Glasgow’s Summer Concert series continues with Bid Daddy Weave and Meredith Andrews at Friday’s concert
In its series of free Summer concerts, Entertain Glasgow is bringing another strong lineup to the area with two big names gracing the stage on Friday, July 26th. The concert will be held at Beaver Creek Park, with gates opening at 5 p.m. with a variety of food trucks, as well as inflatables for families, ensuring a lively evening for all ages.
Football Frenzy Preview: Allen County-Scottsville Patriots
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – High school football is near as August approaches, and today we begin our Football Frenzy previews, diving into each local team ahead of the start of the season. Starting things off are the Allen County-Scottsville Patriots!
Allen County-Scottsville girls soccer prepares for season
The Lady Patriots soccer team just wrapped up their second season in program history. The year saw a 9-9 regular season record, including two district wins and 47 total goals scored. The numbers reflect a huge improvement from the team’s first year at ACS, due to a hardworking group of...
Shop tax free and local this weekend
CLAY COUNTY-Residents here and all across the state can save nearly 10% on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers this weekend. And community leaders are encouraging the public to shop locally during the State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday, which take’s place Friday through Sunday. “People should...
Limited rain chances next few days
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A few spotty showers are possible into the evening hours, otherwise just mostly cloudy and muggy. Lows on the late night will come down into the lower 70s. Rain chances are fairly limited for Friday and Saturday. Any showers would be very isolated and mainly confined to later in the day.
BG East Little League captures state title, advances to Great Lakes Regional
CORBIN, Ky. – Bowling Green East Little League secured its spot in the Great Lakes Regional Thursday afternoon. BG East defeated North Oldham 1-0 to win the 2024 Little League Baseball State Championship. The team will represent the state of Kentucky at the Great Lakes Regional in Indianapolis August...
Fountain Row Friday Kickoff Party set for Aug. 16
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The start of Fountain Row Fridays is only a couple of weeks away. A Fountain Row Friday Kickoff Party is set for Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. During the event, Downtown BGKY says there will be free giveaways and live music at Fountain Square Park.
WRECC celebrates members with annual meeting
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Held each year in July, WRECC’s annual meeting is an opportunity for the company to celebrate its members. Leading up to the meeting, all WRECC offices held drive-thru registrations for the meeting from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. With each registration, members were given a bucket containing gifts from the co-op.
Local track and field team Vette City Blazers qualify for Junior Olympics
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Running competitively in the Kentucky heat is no easy task, but it’s a challenge the Vette City Blazers refuse to back down from. “You can’t just let one thing stop you. You got to push through it,” said 8-year-old Weston Paul, who qualified for the long jump in this year’s competition.
WKU Baseball announces high school and JUCO prospects camps
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Baseball and head coach Marc Rardin have announced their upcoming camp dates for the month of August in 2024. The Hilltoppers are set to host a High School (Junior/Senior) and JUCO Prospects Camp and a separate High School (Freshman/Sophomore) Prospects Camp at Nick Denes Field.
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