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in Bowling Green
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jennings Creek boardwalk project has received extra state funding and construction is set to begin any day now in Bowling Green. The accessible boardwalk will take visitors through a natural wetland and is expected to be finished by the end of summer. WBKO
- ➤ A Glasgow family is seeking community help to cover funeral costs and care for Woodcock’s young daughter after the death of Ava Woodcock and her unborn child; the fundraiser had reached $4,577 from 70 donations as of Wednesday — more contributions are still needed. WCLU Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Publix announced its second Bowling Green location when it secured a lease on a triangle-shaped tract at the Smallhouse Road-Campbell Lane corner. The grocery store, which will span 54,946 sqft and include adjacent Publix Liquors, is expected to generate up to 150 local jobs though the opening date remains uncertain. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Publix is planning three new locations in Kentucky; Bowling Green gets two — one at Campbell Commons and one at the northeast corner of Nashville Road and Dillard Road. Each 54,964 sqft store will feature an adjacent Publix Liquors and create about 150 jobs. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SGA held a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 7 at DSU Auditorium where students asked 27 questions to candidates for president, vice president, and chief financial officer. The candidates outlined plans to boost student government transparency and improve campus services ahead of the upcoming election. College Heights Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Southern Kentucky Senior Living explains eligible veterans can use VA Aid and Attendance benefits to help cover assisted living costs (up to $2,874 monthly for married veterans) when they submit proper service, medical, and financial documents; help is available from the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. SOKY Happenings
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU rallied from a three-run deficit to win 9-8 over Belmont on Tuesday night at Nick Denes Field. JP Acosta + Austin Haller led a late comeback that swept the season series, and WKU is set to host New Mexico State on Friday at 6 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Bowling Green's Purples won two baseball contests Tuesday using wooden bats to secure a 5-0 win in the Green County Wooden Bat Tournament in Greensburg before using metal bats to beat Butler County 8-4 at Harold J. Stahl Field (home game), improving their record to 11-0. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Freshman Virginia Madueño earned the Conference USA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week honor on Wednesday — she improved to a 15 to 4 singles record with wins over Campbellsville and Austin Peay. Coach Greg Davis said she plays strong as No. 3 at the Warren County Tennis Facility. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Narciso Polanco and Angel Mateo both hit two-run homers to power the Hot Rods to a 6-5 comeback win over the Rome Emperors at Bowling Green Ballpark on Wednesday night. Bowling Green and Rome will face off again later today at 6:35 p.m. WNKY
- ➤ The Western Kentucky women’s golf team ended Tuesday’s round at the Mo Morial with a score of 313, leaving the Lady Toppers tied for ninth as they prepare for Wednesday’s final round in Bryan-College Station, Texas. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Senior Parker Willoughby homered and drove in four runs for South Warren, who won 6 to 3 over nationally ranked Pace (Florida) on Tuesday in Milton, Florida and extended their unbeaten streak to 19 games. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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New Mexico State Aggies at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball
12-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Enjoy collegiate baseball action as the Aggies take on the Hilltoppers.
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Fountain Square Arts Festival
All day — Fountain Square Park — Free entry — Celebrate creativity from local artists at this vibrant arts festival in the heart of Bowling Green.
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Bowling Green Reptile and Exotics Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Sloan Convention Center — Admission fee may apply — Explore a variety of exotic reptiles and other amazing animals in a vibrant vendor atmosphere.
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WKU Baseball vs. Austin Peay
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the WKU Baseball team in action as they take on Austin Peay.
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Carly Pearce Concert
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Experience the evolution of country music with Carly Pearce's heartfelt performance.
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WKU Baseball vs. Kennesaw State
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Tickets available — Cheer on the WKU Hilltoppers as they face off against Kennesaw State in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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WKU Baseball vs. Kennesaw State
3-8 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Cost info not specified — Catch the action as WKU Baseball takes on Kennesaw State in this exciting matchup.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
7 PM — The Capitol — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless sound of the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on their national tour.
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Community Farmers Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore local produce and artisan goods in a vibrant outdoor market setting.
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