Good morning, Bowling Green.

Local native Eleanor Meeks James, a dedicated educator and church volunteer, passed away on Friday, Feb.

6 in Sherman, IL. Visitation and funeral services will be held today at Calvary Church in Springfield and on Thursday in Glasgow, with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin.

This year marks 100 years since Black History Month began, and local voices like retired professor Dr. John A.

Hardin & history professor Andrew Rosa explain how Carter G. Woodson’s 1926 efforts helped shape national recognition of Black contributions.

BG-WC Community Education’s Enrichment program will soon offer a new season of classes—featuring Mahjong and a German language course that let community members try new skills in an informal setting.

Barren County schools have used vape detectors in bathrooms and American Lung Association cessation courses since 2024 to help students stop using tobacco and nicotine products.

The district also partners with community groups to offer additional rehabilitation resources and support.

The City of Bowling Green purchased the historic Potter Opera House building on College Street + East Main Avenue, spending $1,250,000 to cover roof repairs and cleaning before inviting bids from developers with historic preservation expertise.

City manager Jeff Meisel said the move will spark downtown economic development as plans advance.

Select Health of Bowling Green and The DRIPBaR Bowling Green are partnering to provide integrative wellness services including medical weight loss, hormone replacement therapy, aesthetic procedures, and IV hydration & vitamin therapy.

The services, offered in a medically supervised setting, aim to help residents feel their best.

Over 400 runners finished the record-breaking 12th annual Snow Flurry Scurry 5K (held at Lost River Cave) this past weekend, helping support boat tours that struggled after last year's flooding.

Western Kentucky sophomore Erica Houge earned Conference USA Pitcher of the Week on Monday with a 0.00 ERA and three wins in five games as she led the Hilltoppers to a 4-1 start.

WKU will pitch at Friday’s MUSB Invitational in Macon & host weekend games.

WKU coach Hank Plona said redshirt sophomore guard Teagan Moore is nearing a return if his concussion symptoms recede.

He said Moore could join the team for Saturday’s game against Middle Tennessee if his workouts continue to go well.

Over the weekend, Bowling Green hosted the 2026 Special Olympics Kentucky Region 1 Basketball Tournament where more than 450 athletes (43 teams) competed for 12 spots in the state tournament in Louisville.

The event highlighted local teamwork and sportsmanship.

The Daily News Area Top 10 poll from Monday showed Logan County entering at eighth while Allen County-Scottsville made its debut at tenth—Warren Central remains No. 1 as Logan and ACS posted four and five straight wins respectively.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. BYU Cougars

3:30-6:30 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Competitive ticket prices — Experience thrilling college football action with the Hilltoppers taking on the Cougars.

BYU Cougars vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball

1 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Cost info unavailable — Catch a thrilling college baseball matchup as the Cougars take on the Hilltoppers.

WKU Baseball vs Southeast Missouri State

3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the thrilling action as the WKU Hilltoppers take on the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on the diamond.

Steel Magnolias

6:30 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming tales of six Southern women in a lively beauty salon setting.

WKU Baseball vs Southeast Missouri State

12-4 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Ticket info not provided — Cheer on the WKU Hilltoppers as they take on SEMO in this exciting baseball matchup.

Hilltopper Basketball vs. New Mexico State

5:30-7:30 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Cost info not specified — Catch the action as the Hilltoppers take on NMSU in a thrilling basketball matchup.

WKU Baseball vs. Indiana

3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the excitement of WKU Baseball as they take on Indiana.

WKU Baseball Doubleheader against Indiana

1 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch an exciting doubleheader as WKU Baseball takes on Indiana.

WKU Baseball vs. Indiana

1-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring WKU battling Indiana.

Great Pages Circus

4:30-6 p.m. — SOKY Fair — Adults $20, Children free with paid adult — Enjoy thrilling performances and a fun atmosphere at the Great Pages Circus.