Today
in Bowling Green
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lainey Brennan, a one year old from Bowling Green who overcame a serious heart defect with open heart surgery at five weeks, was honored at a recent Western Kentucky University game and will be featured at Dance Big Red on Friday. WNKY
- ➤ Garry Taylor with Empty Bowls will host a fundraising event on March 19 to help feed local residents, noting that 1 in 7 struggle with enough food & community support is needed. WBKO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fifth Third Bank opened its first branch in Bowling Green on Thursday in a renovated Pizza Hut building on Nashville Road, drawing local officials, WKU cheerleaders and Big Red at the ribbon cutting. The bank will park its eBus at WKU Monday to offer free financial services. Bowling Green Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Franklin-Simpson Industrial Authority earned national recognition when Site Selection magazine ranked the region tied for 9th among micropolitans for 2025’s record-breaking $605 million investment and nearly 1,000 new jobs. In January and February, over $35 million added 288 new jobs, officials said. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green Junior High School announced its upcoming production of Finding Nemo Jr. as shared on Friday’s Sunrise Spotlight (featuring Ashlee Wilson, Kirbee Hamilton, and Levi Moseley) to update local families on the event. WNKY
- ➤ Registration is now open at the Early Learning Academy as Assistant Preschool Director Christina Sanders emphasized how preschool education builds a solid foundation for children & families. Local families are encouraged to enroll soon to secure early learning opportunities. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ T.J. Regional Health in Glasgow was named a Best Home Health Agency by U.S. News & World Report for good care. The hospital earned a High Performing rating among 12,000 agencies and recently celebrated 50 years of service. WNKY
- ➤ Clocks will spring forward this Sunday, and Kentucky State Police and a sleep doctor from the University of Kentucky urge drivers to adjust sleep routines and take rest breaks to reduce drowsy driving risks on Kentucky roads (including Bowling Green). WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Warren Central High School announced Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Davidson as the new head football coach, a proud alumnus returning to lead the Dragons. His introductory event is scheduled for Monday, Mar. 9 (3pm in the WCHS Library) as he aims to build strong relationships with players and the community. WNKY
- ➤ Western Kentucky football will host the 2026 Red & White Spring Showcase on April 11 at noon at Houchens-Smith Stadium, and the free event will offer fans a first look at the team after spring practices begin March 10. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Family Enrichment Center's Run & Walk for Children
7 PM — Ephram White Park — Supporting a great cause — Celebrate the 30th annual Run & Walk for Children benefitting the Family Enrichment Center.
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