Today
in Bowling Green
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dillon Meador and his family are hosting three fundraisers—a benefit car show on April 26 at Kirby Funeral Services in Russellville, custom shirts, and a popcorn sale—to cover travel expenses for his trip to Minneapolis for Special Olympics USA games; remaining funds will support other athletes. WBKO
- ➤ WKU students raised $141,555.32 for Norton Children’s Hospital with the 12th Dance Big Red dance marathon on Friday, Mar. 6 at the university’s Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center. The funds will support pediatric cardiovascular services and pediatric cancer care. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Perdue Farms and Sleep in Heavenly Peace built beds for children in need in Ohio County on Saturday and donated $50,000 to support future builds (they have delivered over 100 beds so far). WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Author and disability advocate Rebekah Taussig spoke at WKU’s Potter College of Arts Cultural Enhancement Series in Chandler Hall’s Auditorium on Thursday, Mar. 5 about creating accessible spaces for all. She discussed improving architectural & technological accessibility to meet diverse needs. College Heights Herald
- ➤ Local author J.R. Shepherd debuted his fantasy novel, The Gathering, during a bookstore signing Saturday morning at One More Chapter in Cave City. Fans lined up for autographs—catching a glimpse of his creative journey and plans for a sequel later this year. WCLU Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last week, more than 100 volunteers read to preschoolers at 31 preschools and daycares across 106 classrooms in six counties as part of United Way of Southern Kentucky’s “Read United” initiative — boosting early literacy — with Warren County Judge-Executive Doug Gorman among them. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The only Muhlenberg County dialysis clinic (Central City) will close March 30, forcing patients to drive to treatment centers in Owensboro, Madisonville, or Bowling Green. Fresenius Medical Care is coordinating care transitions to help ensure treatment continues without interruption. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Franklin-Simpson's Lady Wildcats defeated Allen County-Scottsville 74-51 at E. A. Diddle Arena on Friday, March 6 — Barren County's Trojanettes won 45-25 over Monroe County to reach Saturday's championship game. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky lost to FIU 92-67 on Saturday at Miami’s Ocean Bank Convocation Center, finishing the season with an 18-13 record. The Tops now are the No. 3 seed and will face Kennesaw State in the Conference USA quarterfinals (8 p.m. CT on Thursday). Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky's softball team swept Missouri State in a doubleheader at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday with a walk-off win and an 8-0 run-rule win. The team will complete the series today at noon. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats won the Girls Region 4 Championship with a 60-56 overtime victory over Barren County at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 7; they will play the state tournament first round on Thursday, March 12 at 10 a.m. CT at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Following the conclusion of WKU’s women’s basketball season, head coach Greg Collins will return next season as multiple donors and his personal salary donation boost the program’s NIL fund — aiming to improve a team that fell short of expectations this year. WNKY
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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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30th Annual Run Walk for Children benefiting Family Enrichment Center
1990's throwback themed 5K Run, Walk and Half Marathon beginning at 8AM at Ephram White Park with a Free one mile Glow Run for Kids, Family Matters Expo and Pasta Party the night before. Join Us and support children and families.
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