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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Romanza Johnson, a community advocate and volunteer, died May 8th at 85. Her decades of service—helping to found the Houchens Center for Women and support local nonprofits—left a lasting mark on Bowling Green. Bowling Green Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green man Larry Tarrance Sutton, 66, accused of fatally stabbing his partner whose body was found November 28 (at their Bellevue Avenue home), is set to have a competency hearing on June 6 to decide if he can help in his own defense. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On May 7, officers executed a search warrant at an apartment on Village Creek Drive, seizing four pounds of suspected meth, 3.2 pounds of suspected cocaine, 1.9 pounds of suspected crack, two handguns and $58,525 in cash—three local men were arrested and booked on organized crime and drug trafficking charges—with arraignment set in Warren District Court. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of WKU graduates marched down the Avenue of Champions for the annual Topper Walk and filed into Houchens-Smith Stadium for the 197th commencement ceremony held May 8th — they waved red towels and tossed their hats in celebration—. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials approved a $900,000 change order with Scott—Ritter Inc to repair nine sinkhole openings caused by April flooding, with plans to fix areas along Normandy Way and Lovers Lane Soccer Complex. Commissioners also backed a bid to study stormwater projects — a step toward funding new water quality measures. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A regional health assessment by the 47‐group BRIGHT Coalition found that nine of ten counties rated mental health care as a top need from 1,783 surveys—this report also noted food access issues and sets plans for a Community Health Improvement Plan for 2025—2028. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU softball lost their first game against Jacksonville State but fought back to defeat Sam Houston 3-2 — moving on to face LA Tech today in the Conference USA Championship at the WKU Softball Complex. WNKY
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7 AM – 4 PM — Beechbend Raceway Park — $15 General Admission, Kids 12&under Free — Experience thrilling drag racing and a lively swap meet for all automotive enthusiasts.
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Buick GS Nationals 2025
May 14-17 — Beechbend Raceway Park — Various fees apply — Celebrate 60 years of the Gran Sport with racing, a car show, and family-friendly events.
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Buick GS Nationals
4 days of racing — Beechbend Raceway Park — Entry fees may apply — Celebrate 60 years of the Gran Sport with racing, a car show, and more.
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Bowling Green Garden Club's Fairy Garden Tour
1-4 p.m. — Lost River Cave — $10 Adults, $5 Children — Explore enchanting fairy gardens and enjoy tea and refreshments with the family.
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NHRA SportsNATIONAL OPEN
Friday, May 23rd — 1:00 AM - 12:59 AM — Beechbend Raceway Park — $20/day, Kids 12 & under free — Experience thrilling drag racing action with a special combo race and family fun activities.
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Bowling Green Hot Rods vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
6:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Ticket purchase required — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Natasha Neely Tribute Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Capitol — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton with Natasha Neely and her Nashville band.
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Annual Glen Russelburg Draft Horse Championship Pull
9:00 a.m. — L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center — Admission details not specified — Experience the excitement of pony and horse pulling competitions.
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