Today
in Bowling Green
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A final ride was held Tuesday for retired deputy Joseph Green, who died March 10 and was honored at Hardy & Son Funeral Home and Crescent Hill Cemetery. Family and friends recalled his storytelling and kind spirit that united our community. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Warren County Public Library hosted its inaugural Scholastic Art & Writing Regional Awards Ceremony on Saturday night at Capitol Theatre, honoring teenage artists & writers from south-central Kentucky. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Warren County Public Schools will host its Spring 2026 Art Show from March 25 to April 18, where students from K–12 will display artwork and receive awards for top entries. The event is sponsored by Crowd South and the WCPS Education Foundation. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Beshear announced tentative funeral plans for Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, who died on March 8 from injuries in an enemy attack at a Saudi base. The service is set for Saturday, March 21 at Central Hardin High School in Cecilia, with interment at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ T.J. Regional Health was named one of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work for the third year in a row by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society of Human Resource Management (an honor based on employee surveys and policies). Neil Thornbury, CEO, said the award reflects the team’s commitment to quality care. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mike Gaddie, WKU's senior executive director of sports medicine, discussed National Athletic Training Month on Topper Tuesday, highlighting the efforts of Hilltopper trainers during a studio interview with Samantha Money that aired this week in Bowling Green. WNKY
- ➤ Tommy Adams was named the new head football coach Monday at Greenwood High. A 1997 graduate who has worked with every past coach there, Adams said — he will build his team with discipline and smart play as they prepare for spring ball. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ At the Seminole Intercollegiate in Tallahassee Monday, Western Kentucky’s men's golf team shot a 14‐over 302 in the first round and a 12‐over 300 in the second to tie for 13th at 26‐over 602 overall. Coach Austin King said the team rebounded well despite tough conditions. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky guard Teagan Moore earned NABC All-District Second Team honors Tuesday morning, recognizing his standout season with averages of 18.7 points and 5.6 rebounds during the 2025-26 campaign. The Dry Ridge native helped spark a five-game win streak after returning from a midseason absence. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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WKU Baseball vs. Liberty Flames
4-8 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup as the Hilltoppers face off against the Flames.
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WKU Baseball vs Belmont
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Cheer for WKU Baseball as they take on Belmont in a thrilling matchup.
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Community Farmers Market
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and connect with local farmers and artisans.
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