Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
💼 Business
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce said that the metro area ranked among the top three U.S. regions for project announcements in Site Selection magazine’s 2025 Governor’s Cup & took sixth for projects-per-capita, marking its third consecutive year of national recognition.
The ranking was announced Tuesday.
🏥 Health
Local WKU students raised over $141,000 for Norton Children’s Hospital during Dance Big Red at the Raymond B.
Preston Health + Activities Center this past weekend. The record-setting event also featured a Community/Dance Little Red Hour with over 200 special guests supporting local families.
T.J. Community Mission Foundation announced on the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home’s 5-year anniversary that a final gift of $70,245, along with donations and a USDA loan, met the $3.5 million goal.
The hospice—open since 2021—has cared for nearly 300 patients and now shifts focus to long-term sustainability.
🏈 Sports
The Warren Central Dragons beat the South Warren Spartans 55-38 at E.
A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10 to earn their fourth Region 4 championship in five years — advancing them to the KHSAA State Basketball Tournament in Lexington.
Western Kentucky will begin their postseason on Thursday night as the Hilltoppers face No.6 seed Kennesaw State at VBC Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama.
Coach Hank Plona said the team is set to rebound from recent losses and injury concerns.
WKU head coach Tyson Helton held spring practice yesterday with nearly 60% new players and coaching staff changes as the team builds chemistry ahead of the Red & White Spring Showcase on April 11 at Houchens-Smith Stadium.
A quarterback competition is also heating up as players vie for the starting spot.
🎉 Bowling Green Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
WKU Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech
6 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Cheer on the Golden Eagles as they take on the Hilltoppers in an exciting baseball matchup.
Liberty Flames vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball
6-10 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Visit for a thrilling college baseball matchup between Liberty Flames and WKU Hilltoppers.
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