Good morning, Bowling Green.

Meals Inc. in Bowling Green prepares 255–270 hot meals every Saturday for families struggling with rising food costs; organizer Bill Oldham said younger families now call for help (he advises stretching meals with rice and beans).

A Feeding America food distribution event will offer free groceries Wednesday at Lampkin Park.

Hundreds attended the annual Fur Ball Saturday night to raise crucial funds for the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society as it faces a rise in animal intakes; the funds will support adoptions, medical care and outreach programs.

Beloved local banker Lynn Williams passed away peacefully on Apr.

21 at age 77, leaving a legacy of kindness in Bowling Green. A memorial service will be held on May 9 at 12:00 PM at Hardy and Son Funeral Chapel (visitation from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM).

Over the weekend, the Bowling Green Fire Department rescued an owl from a tree Friday and ducklings from a storm drain Saturday near Crosswinds Golf Course—crews released the owl into the woods and returned the ducklings to their mother.

Recent South Warren High School and University of Louisville graduate Dylan Stanke launched Easyr to offer verified local job listings after experiencing fake postings firsthand.

The platform began in Bowling Green and has expanded to Louisville and Nashville, serving thousands of users.

The Bowling Green Youth Orchestra celebrated its 25th anniversary Monday night with more than 60 student musicians from south-central Kentucky and Tennessee performing four pieces + received an award from the Kentucky State Senate for its dedication to music.

Public Theatre of Kentucky is preparing its new production 'Puffs' after being featured on Monday’s Sunrise Spotlight with Ashlee Wilson and Amber Turner; the show will provide an engaging theatre experience for local audiences.

Glasgow High sophomore Jacob Judd was chosen as one of 97 Kentucky students for The Gatton Academy Class of 2028.

He will attend the two-year residential STEM program at WKU while completing his junior and senior years.

Moneybot—a teaching platform mixing money, gaming and technology—is entering local classrooms today to help students learn personal finance.

The platform aims to give practical money skills for real-life decisions.

On Monday evening, the Warren County Fire Department celebrated its 2026 volunteer recruiting class by graduating 16 recruits who completed a nine-month training program; it was the first class in 10 years and a new course starts on Sept.

10 (boosting local emergency services).

The Hilltoppers won 7-2 over Kennesaw State on Sunday to complete a perfect 15-0 conference record at the WKU Softball Complex.

The team will travel to Newark, Delaware on Thursday at 4 p.m. CT for the final series.

Western Kentucky’s Lauren Satterly was named Conference USA Softball Freshman of the Week on Monday, Apr.

27; she helped the Hilltoppers post a .571 average, four RBIs plus six runs in a 3-0 win over Kennesaw State to secure a historic home record.

The Western Kentucky men’s golf team finished Monday’s first round of the Conference USA Championship in Texarkana with a 2-under par 286, and Rafe Blankenship tied for second with a 4-under 68; the team will tee off for round two today at 9 a.m.

Warren Central’s boys captured the team title with 97 points while Greenwood’s girls led with 156 at Saturday’s Raider Classic track meet hosted at Warren East, and several local athletes won events such as the long jump & triple jump.

Western Kentucky lost 9-5 to Kennesaw State in the final game of a three-game Conference USA baseball series Sunday afternoon at Nick Denes Field.

Kyle Hayes hit his ninth home run of 2026, and the Owls fell to 24-21 overall.

Community Farmers Market

8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore local produce and artisan goods in a vibrant outdoor market setting.

3H Farm's Market's Spring Festival

All day — 3H Farm's Market — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with over 75 vendors and delicious food trucks at this lively festival.

Dallas Baptist Patriots at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball

12-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Check website for ticket info — Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they take on the Patriots in an exciting college baseball matchup.

Bowtie Nationals Featuring GM Invasion

All day — Beechbend Raceway Park — Entry fee varies — Experience thrilling drag racing, car shows, and exciting contests at this popular automotive event.

Community Farmers Market

8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore fresh produce and local goods from Bowling Green's dedicated farmers.

Rural 1st Construction Workshop

5:45-6:45 p.m. — Montana Grille — Free entry — Learn from experts about building your dream home in a rewarding workshop.

NHRA JEGS SportsNATIONAL

8 AM - 4 PM — Beechbend Raceway Park — Admission varies — Experience thrilling drag races at the NHRA JEGS SportsNATIONAL in Bowling Green.

Asheville Tourists Baseball Game

5:35-7:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP tickets available — Catch the Asheville Tourists in action with premium game day experiences.