Good morning, Bowling Green.

Ashlee Wilson and Stephanie Morton discussed Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky’s upcoming Hardwood Heroes on Thursday’s Sunrise Spotlight — the segment outlined key details for an event designed to bring community members together.

Bowling Green celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Academy for New Americans as international community members train on city services and local business permits.

Academy sessions began last month and run through early summer—applications for the next round will open next winter.

The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society warned that kitten season is expected to surge shelter intake with up to 50 stray cats arriving in a day (straining space, staff and foster care) while urging residents to spay and neuter early to curb the increase.

Fifth Third Bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nashville Road Thursday to celebrate the opening of its new financial center.

Local leaders & residents attended as bank officials disclosed plans to invest $20 million and add more branches in the community.

The Warren County Public Library is hosting the South Central Kentucky Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Ceremony Saturday, Mar.

14 at The Capitol with gallery viewing at 5 p.m. + awards at 5:30 p.m. to honor outstanding creative work by local middle and high school students.

Guest speaker Mei Li Inouye visited WKU on Thursday as part of the Hatcher Speaker series to share her language journey and show how learning builds emotional intelligence + flexible thinking.

She, an assistant professor of Chinese at Centre College in Danville, encouraged students to view language as an adventure.

Gov. Beshear said that 19 licensed medical cannabis businesses are operating to meet rising patient demand statewide.

Three additional licensees will be inspected this month as more than 19,726 residents have received medical cannabis cards.

Local nutritionists advise residents to build meals around fruits, vegetables + whole grains and lean proteins to support a balanced diet.

Their expert guidance aims to help the community make simple, healthy eating changes.

As temperatures warm, experts from Guarantee Pest Control say homeowners will see more insects like Asian beetles, stink bugs & cluster flies coming out of attics and crawlspaces.

They advise having samples identified and treating indoor & outdoor areas to help prevent infestations.

Morgantown Bank and Trust featured Mallory, a sweet and sassy pet who loves attention, as pet of the day in Bowling Green.

Visit the Warren County Humane Society or call (270) 783-9404 to meet her.

The Caverna Colonels beat the Elizabethtown Panthers 73-44 in their first game of the Boys Fifth Region Tournament.

Their win moves them into the semifinals on Monday at Green County High School — a key timeout helped spark the comeback.

Benjamin Mujcic, a 2013 graduate and former varsity player, was introduced as the new boys’ soccer coach at Bowling Green High School on Wednesday — he plans to build a family-based culture and will continue his leadership role at the Bowling Green FC Golden Lions.

South Warren’s Spartans won 57-44 over Logan County on March 4 at E.A.

Diddle Arena (Bowling Green) and advance to face Monroe County Monday in the Boys’ Region 4 Tournament.

Monroe County boys’ basketball won 63-61 on March 4 at E.A.

Diddle Arena after surviving Glasgow’s late push to secure their first region tournament win since 2015. They will meet South Warren at 6 p.m. on Monday — a rematch from a December game.

WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State

4 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Visit for exciting collegiate baseball action as WKU takes on Indiana State.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Warren County Community Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt — 3-5 p.m. — William H. Natcher Elementary — Free entry — Celebrate spring with a fun community-wide egg hunt for all ages.

WKU Softball vs. Middle Tennessee

12:00 p.m. — WKU Softball Field — Free entry — Catch the action as WKU Softball takes on Middle Tennessee in a thrilling matchup.

Jason Isbell Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of Americana music with Jason Isbell in Bowling Green.