Good morning, Bowling Green.

The Family Enrichment Center launched its 30th Run and Walk for Children on Tuesday at German American Bank as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The fundraiser will include various races (half marathon, 5K, and fun walk) on Mar. 27-28 to support local families.

Ramsey Theatre Company discussed its upcoming production of Steel Magnolias on Tuesday’s edition of SOKY Speaks (with Ashlee Wilson, Catherine Mary Stewart and McKenna Ogrodnik), sparking local excitement for the new show.

Caverna Principal Frank Beauchamp and Superintendent Amanda Abell accepted a plaque recognizing the school’s Glory Road honor on Feb.

10 — moments before the Colonels won 71-47 against Hart County.

Three local school superintendents support the governor's Pre-K for All initiative, saying expanded preschool programs will help children be ready for kindergarten (logistical challenges like hiring teachers remain).

Med Center Health is offering a $49 coronary calcium scoring screening that takes minutes, requires no needles, and helps residents over age 40 with risk factors assess their heart health; call (270-745-1199) or text (MCHRAD to 270-796-3200) to schedule the screening.

Warren Central won a boys’ basketball game on Monday as the Dragons scored a season-high 102 in a 102-57 victory over Allen County-Scottsville.

Junior Ian Daniel led with 18 points while the team (18-2) prepares to host Grayson County on Tuesday.

Katie Murphy scored a key hit for WKU softball with a run drive in a 1 to 0 win over Georgia Southern and an RBI against Eastern Illinois during the season tournament in Statesboro, Ga + WKU will face Army on Friday morning and Mercer Friday afternoon.

The Western Kentucky baseball team will open its season Friday with a doubleheader against BYU at Nick Denes Field, with the first game scheduled for 12 p.m. Coach Marc Rardin said the team is building on a record start from last season despite losing key players and staff last year.

Rockcastle County senior Isaiah Jackson flipped his commitment from Louisville to UK after a meeting with coach Will Stein on Tuesday, Feb.

10. The 5-foot-11 receiver, who recorded 919 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns last season, will join as a walk-on with free in-state tuition (reflecting his strong local ties).

WKU softball head coach Amy Tudor noted the team’s recent 4 to 1 record start in Statesboro and said the Hilltoppers will play five games in three days at the MUSB Invitational in Macon starting Friday at 9 a.m. The season marks the best record since 2021.

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.