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in Bowling Green
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green's restaurant scene is growing with Javier's Cuisine and Lily May Bourbon Company now open, while several new eateries are on the docket. Plans include McAlister’s Deli at 2127 Gary Farms Blvd (under construction) and Clean Eatz soon reopening at 1747 Scottsville Road. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WKU professor Aaron Hughey described his flexible work schedule and focus on student engagement in a column published today, noting that open office hours and one-on-one meetings have replaced the informal coffee chats of earlier years while he remains committed to helping students succeed. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Warren County coroner’s report showed 1,023 investigations in 2025, 39 more than in 2024, with 12 overdose deaths and 29 suicides, according to Kevin Kirby. He said the higher caseload reflects a growing population plus local responders using naloxone to reduce overdose deaths. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Med Center Health hosted its annual Health & Wellness Expo at the Med Center Expo Center on Jan. 9. Organizers said the event provided residents with tools to improve health at home. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lady Toppers secured their first conference win of the season by beating UTEP 68-59 at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 10, with senior forward Mya Pratcher boosting the team's rebounding efforts. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Glasgow junior Jaylen Bradley scored 25 points to push the Scotties to a 69-68 overtime win against host Hart County on Monday night + the team is set to host Adair County Tuesday. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Greenwood's boys basketball team won a 71-61 game at BGHS Friday, ending a long home losing streak since 2009. Isaiah Summers (26 points) and Ethan York (19 points and 10 rebounds) led the Gators to their first win over Bowling Green since 2022. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Warren Central boys’ basketball beat South Warren 69-55 on Friday at South Warren High School with a strong second-quarter burst and key plays by Anthony, Byrd, and Johnson. In the girls game, South Warren won 48-34 as both teams will play again Tuesday. Bowling Green Daily News
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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.
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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.
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FIU Panthers at WKU Hilltoppers Men's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup as the WKU Hilltoppers take on the FIU Panthers in men's basketball.
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