Good morning, Bowling Green.

Farmers Bank and Trust is set to expand along Nashville Road with new branches in Franklin and Bowling Green.

Construction on the Franklin site will begin in 2026 with an opening planned for early next year, while the Bowling Green branch is scheduled for mid-2027.

Warren County Public Library will host reality TV star Sean Lowe for a conversation on Monday, Feb.

9 at 6 p.m. at The Capitol — he will share his insights on television, family life and faith during the open event with free entry.

Chesterton Academy announced on Tuesday that Dr. Tom Stewart, a 30-year educator from Bowling Green, is the new headmaster — he will review applications, hire teachers, and prepare the school at St. Joseph Catholic Church for its August opening.

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana will launch the 2026 cookie season on Jan.

12 with the new Exploremores, a rocky-road ice cream & cookie flavor that supports local programs. Cookie booths will begin on Mar. 6, and orders will open through Digital Cookie.

The City Commission met to review the Parks and Rec master plan, discussing how new trails, improved connectivity and facility upkeep will boost local parks.

Riverfront Park’s phase one construction began Tuesday — a step that sets the stage for phase two and FY27 budget planning.

Applications for the spring edition of the Strategic Neighborhood Grants are available and offer up to $6,000 for neighborhood improvements.

Homeowners, renters, and local organizations may apply until Jan. 31 as approved projects will be funded at the first city commission meeting in March.

Med Center Health will host its yearly Health and Wellness Expo at Sloan Convention Center Saturday, Jan.

10 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. (free health screenings and live demos include a Teaching Kitchen and teen workforce development highlights).

Three former Hilltoppers have key roles in the College Football Playoffs.

Lucas Carneiro is the kicker for Ole Miss, which will face Miami in Glendale tomorrow, while Noah Whittington of Oregon and Hosea Wheeler of Indiana will meet in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta Friday.

UTEP Miners vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball

12-2 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Check website for ticket prices — Catch the Lady Toppers in action against UTEP in a thrilling matchup.

Delaware Blue Hens vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball

1-3 p.m. — Diddle Arena — Ticket information not specified — Catch an exciting women's basketball matchup between the Blue Hens and Hilltoppers.

Breastfeeding Basics Workshop

4:30-6:30 p.m. — The Medical Center - WKU Health Sciences Complex — Registration required — Enhance your breastfeeding knowledge and confidence with this informative class covering essential lactation skills.