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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During March, Jersey Mike’s in Bowling Green and Glasgow raised $20,000 for T.J. Community Mission Foundation by inviting patrons to tip the charity—100 percent of sales on March 26 went toward the cause—and the funds will support programs including the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home, community medical care, and Trinity Rehabilitation Center. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Yesterday, light rain with a slight chance for severe storms did not affect flood levels, and residents were reminded to get tickets for the Back to the 80’s Party at White Squirrel Brewery — a popular local event. Jackson’s Orchard celebrated its opening day with fresh fruit offerings, and the Hot Rods, with three wins and two losses, played the Rome Emperors at 6:35 p.m. — showing a strong start to the season. WNKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bowling Green man, Matthew Higdon, was arrested at 6:41 p.m. Wednesday after his vehicle veered off I-65 near Oakland and hit a tree—he reportedly took suboxone and methamphetamine—and he is now held at the Warren County Regional Jail facing multiple charges. WNKY
- ➤ Today a federal grand jury in Bowling Green indicted Honduran national Alexis Pinto-Mejia (38) for illegally coming back to the country and having a gun after he was deported before (and he is held in custody pending trial with a potential sentence of 17 years if convicted). WBKO
- ➤ Glasgow police stopped 36-year-old Randee Bell on Tuesday at Burkesville Road after smelling marijuana—an inspection found suspected marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, scales, and Diazepam—and she was taken to Barren County Detention Center and charged with multiple drug-related offenses. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Historic RailPark and Train Museum has announced its first official Spring Tour Season of UnSeen BG to share Bowling Green's past. The series will feature a new walking tour of the Shake Rag District for adults 21+ (with a beverage included) and a returning tour on local women's history, with RailPark member tickets released on April 16 at 10 a.m. and general public tickets on April 22 at 10 a.m. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Several students from Barren County Area Technology Center placed at the Future Business Leaders of America Region 2 Leadership Conference at Western Kentucky University—earning top awards in various business fields—and will advance to the state conference next week in Louisville. WCLU Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A giant sinkhole formed near a home on Normandy Way after severe flooding last week—city crews began repair work once conditions allowed. Officials expect the repair process to take about a week to secure the area from further hazards. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
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MVP Track Time Tax-Freedom Weekend
April 12th-13th — NCM Motorsports Park — Registration available online — Enjoy a weekend of thrilling track time and bacon-wrapped dates.
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WKU Softball vs. Middle Tennessee State
6:00 p.m. — WKU Softball Field — Cost info not provided — Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they face off against the Blue Raiders in a thrilling softball matchup.
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WKU Baseball vs. Middle Tennessee State
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they take on the Blue Raiders in an exciting baseball showdown.
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Easter Celebration at The Foundry
9:30-11 a.m. — The Foundry Christian Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with an exciting egg hunt and activities for the kids.
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Earth Week Celebration
All day — Lost River Cave — Free volunteer opportunities — Celebrate the restoration of local ecosystems while enjoying hands-on activities in nature.
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WKU Baseball vs. Evansville
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the Hilltoppers take on the Purple Aces in an exciting college baseball matchup.
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The Bowtie Nationals
April 25-27 — Beechbend Raceway Park — Entry fees vary — Experience thrilling drag racing, autocross, and a massive car show at this exciting automotive festival.
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Arbor Day Celebration
9 AM – 12 PM — Kereiakes Park Disc Golf Course — Free entry — Celebrate trees and their benefits with the community at this annual event.
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WKU Baseball vs. Kentucky Wildcats
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Cost info not provided — Experience a thrilling collegiate baseball matchup in Bowling Green.
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Fountain Row Friday Live Music Series
4:30-7 p.m. — Fountain Square Park — Free entry — Enjoy free live music while sipping beverages from White Squirrel Brewery and supporting local student scholarships.
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