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in Bowling Green
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Girl Scouts of America celebrated their 114th birthday yesterday, honoring a tradition that began in 1912 in Savannah (Troop 261 saw rapid summer growth and now offers STEM and entrepreneurial activities) while reinforcing real-world skill building beyond cookie sales. WBKO
- ➤ The Family Enrichment Center is hosting its 30th annual 5k run and walk at Ephraim White Park on March 28 to launch Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event offers a free glow run and free pasta for kids on March 27 + encourages families to participate in community life. WNKY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ LifeSkills, Inc. was named one of the best places to work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management. The nonprofit that offers mental and behavioral health services will continue to set high standards for its employees. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new exhibit called Beech Bend Park: Then & Now is open at Helm Commons, featuring historic photos, artifacts and ephemera that document the over 100-year legacy of the local park. Student workers from WKU helped preserve and design the display to link campus life with Bowling Green's heritage. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Around 100 middle school girls from Bowling Green Independent and Warren County schools attended the 10th annual JA Girls event on Thursday, where local women mentors taught networking, professionalism & interview skills. Organizers said the event boosted confidence and prepared young women for future career paths. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As warmer weather prompts more outdoor work in Bowling Green, residents may face increased injuries, according to Dr. Azer of Tristar Greenview ER (Lovers Lane). He advises wearing eye protection and protective gear while working and recommends seeking medical care if symptoms worsen. WNKY
- ➤ Med Center Health was named a Center of Excellence by GO2 for its lung cancer care and offers low-dose CT screening to catch cancer early. The center’s Lung Nodule Program (with 12 providers meeting every Friday) aims to treat stage-one cancers quickly to improve survival rates. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ Blood Assurance is asking Bowling Green residents to donate blood as TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital faces high demand from trauma cases. Donors who give blood through March 17 will receive 'Lucky Me' socks (while supplies last). WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky lost 96-87 to Kennesaw State in the Conference USA quarterfinals on Thursday at VBC Propst Arena in Huntsville & the third seed struggled with early defensive lapses despite a late rally. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Georgetown College opens its 45th NAIA Men's National Tournament today with former Barren County Trojan Aden Nyekan on the team. The Tigers face Indiana Kokomo at 5 p.m. (central time) at home after a loss in the Mid-South Conference quarterfinals at Bowling Green High School. WCLU Radio
- ➤ The Grind Session Men's World Championship will take place at BGHS starting today through March 15—local high school players will compete to show their skills at this regional tournament. WBKO
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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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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.
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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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