Good morning, Bowling Green.

Saturday, the sheriff’s foundation held its third annual 5K in Bowling Green for National Police Week, with over 90 participants raising funds for deputy training and safety equipment (including virtual training updates); Patrol Deputy Ashton Bell surprised colleagues by finishing first after returning from deployment.

Operation PRIDE announced that its new Beautify the Bluegrass specialty license plate is available now at local County Clerk’s offices.

Purchasing a plate will help fund beautification projects that keep our area clean and green.

College and Career Coach Laura Carter was honored today with the 2026 Pathfinder Award by Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College at Allen County-Scottsville High School (a statewide initiative recognizing exceptional educators).

She has organized career fairs and campus tours that help students explore life after graduation.

WCPS approved a tentative budget that will allocate $22.2 million for special education support (a gap nearly double from 11 years ago) while receiving only $4.1 million from federal funds.

Rising costs and higher salaries are straining the budget as district leaders plan safety upgrades and curriculum updates.

Hundreds of WCPS students from South Warren, Warren Central, Warren East and Greenwood High Schools celebrated their graduation ceremonies Friday and Saturday at WKU’s E.

A. Diddle Arena (208 seniors tossed their caps to mark the milestone).

Bowling Green Hot Rods won their eighth straight game with a 14 to 8 victory over Greenville Drive Saturday at Fluor Field — Tom Poole hit two homers and the team will face Greenville later today at 2:05 p.m. CT for the series finale.

WKU’s baseball team ended its season with a 6-3 loss to Delaware at Bob Hannah Stadium in Newark on Saturday, May 16.

They will travel to Kennesaw for the Conference USA Tournament on Wednesday.

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.

Community Farmers Market

8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and local goods at this vibrant market in Bowling Green.

Community Bike Ride & Dine

5:30-8 p.m. — Atomic Kitchen — Free entry — Celebrate Duncan Hines Days with a community bike ride and enjoy a meal afterwards.

Lee Brice Concert

6:30-9:00 PM — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Experience the hits of one of country music's most celebrated artists live in Bowling Green.

Princess & Ponies

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Westbrook Farms Event Barn — Ticketed event — Meet Ariel and Moana, enjoy sing-a-longs, crafts, and photo ops.

Community Farmers Market

8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and local goods at this vibrant, year-round market.