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in Bowling Green
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The WKU Jazz Band performed at Van Meter Hall on Saturday, March 7, showcasing student-chosen music from classic tunes to video game themes that earned warm applause and is influencing the program's future direction. The band will host a large honor event in April with high school clinics and performances. College Heights Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky lost 11-6 to Indiana State at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, March 7. Indiana State built an early lead with a grand slam in the second inning, and the loss dropped WKU to 8-8 on the season. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky football updated its 2026 coaching staff on Sunday, March 8, with Davis Merritt promoted to defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach, Bodie Reeder hired as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, and Joe Bernardi promoted to co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach in Bowling Green. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats won a 60-56 overtime game over Barren County on Saturday at E. A. Diddle Arena — the win sent them to the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16. They will meet Region 6 champion Bullitt East at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky beat Indiana State 7-4 at Nick Denes Field Sunday afternoon. Parker Coley and Camden Ross each drove in three runs, and the Hilltoppers will host EKU on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky swept Missouri State at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday with a 6-1 win that extended the Hilltoppers' record streak to 13 games. Strong pitching and timely hitting marked the program's best start this season. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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