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in Bowling Green
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held the Rooted in History, Rising in Service gala last weekend in Bowling Green to honor local leaders and inspire future service. Honorees included mayor Joe Denning and Dr. Saundra Starks (featured) as the event celebrated scholarship and leadership. WNKY
- ➤ Several local groups are hosting the Fair Chance Opportunity Fair on Monday, Mar. 9 at WKU Knicely Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The fair offers an expungement clinic plus resources to help residents understand the process. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ House on the Hill is hosting Fountain Square Art Festival on April 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 444 East Main Ave, featuring art displays and a 5K run to raise funds for low-income families and a housing endowment in honor of Danny Carothers. WNKY
- ➤ Kentucky Museum has launched its Celebration of the Arts exhibit (a juried art show with 150 entries in ten categories) that tells the creative story of local talent. The exhibit will run until April 17th, giving community members of all ages a chance to share their art. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education & Research will host its 6th Annual Child Welfare Expo at the Knicely Center on April 2 from 5pm to 7:30pm — featuring keynote speaker Adriana Rodriguez and awards honoring child welfare professionals. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ BGISD announced that special programs director Candice 'Candy' Peay will retire on June 30, 2026, after nearly 26 years of service; the district will begin its search for a new director as Peay assists with the transition (she started as a teacher in 2000 and led special programs since 2020). WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky League of Cities launched a specialty license plate to support disaster relief. It costs $44 a year, will be available in March at county clerks’ offices, and its proceeds—benefiting the Helping Cities Fund—aim to help cities recover from natural disasters. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Warren County Drug Task Force is alert for synthetic opioid Cychlorphine after receiving an HIDTA alert; officials say the drug can be inhaled, vaped, ingested, or injected and may require multiple doses of Narcan. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Trojanettes defeated Logan County 71-44 at Diddle Arena in Sunday's Girls Fourth Region Tournament game, securing their ticket to Friday's semifinal matchup against Monroe County. WCLU Radio
- ➤ WKU softball players Erica Houge & Annie White earned Conference USA honors Monday, Mar. 2 after strong performances that extended a 10-game win streak at the WKU Softball Complex. They will face Missouri State on Friday at 6 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
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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.
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Missouri State Bears vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Diddle Arena — Check event page for ticket prices — Witness an exciting women’s basketball matchup as two teams battle on the court.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State Sycamores
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Check website for ticket info — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup under the sun in Bowling Green.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State
4 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Visit for exciting collegiate baseball action as WKU takes on Indiana State.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State
1-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Admission details unavailable — Catch the excitement of college baseball action with WKU battling Indiana State.
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WKU Softball vs. Eastern Kentucky
6:00 p.m. — WKU Softball Field — Admission varies — Catch the excitement as WKU Softball takes on Eastern Kentucky in a thrilling matchup.
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WKU Hilltoppers Baseball vs. EKU Colonels
3 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup between WKU and EKU in Bowling Green.
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Community Farmers Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore fresh local produce and artisan goods at this vibrant Bowling Green market.
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FIU Panthers vs. WKU Hilltoppers Men's Baseball
12-4 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Cost info not specified — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup in Bowling Green.
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WKU Softball vs. Louisville
6:00 p.m. — WKU Softball Field — Free entry — Catch the action as WKU's softball team takes on Louisville in an exciting matchup.
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