Good morning, Bowling Green.

The 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway offers a 2,300 sqft home valued at $450,000 and bonus prizes to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the South Haven community.

Ticket buyers will have extra rewards available from May 22 through Sept. 4.

Saturday night, the Down Syndrome Society of Southern Kentucky hosted its third annual Raise the Roof fundraiser to help build a larger Buddy House - the event featured Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench in a question-and-answer session and meet-and-greet, with all funds supporting service expansion for local families.

Stock Yards Bank & Trust opened its first loan production office downtown to serve local clients and build its team.

Located at 360 E. 8th Ave., Suite 305, the 5,000 sqft office opened Monday, May 18 and will have three full-time associates.

On Saturday, May 16, Anime-Fest took place at the National Corvette Museum from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and featured cosplay, a panel with voice actor Greg Dulcie, and local vendors such as Rebel Sabers selling custom lightsabers.

News 40's Tommy Modeszto interviewed U.S. Senate candidate Logan Forsythe ahead of today’s primary election and Forsythe discussed his campaign priorities for voters in Bowling Green.

During Monday's SOKY Speaks, Ashlee Wilson spoke with Trish Seifert and Gail Thomas (from the American Cancer Society) about plans for an upcoming Cancer Survivor Dinner in the community.

Health experts say high blood pressure and high cholesterol increase stroke risk and caution Bowling Green residents during stroke awareness month to learn the B.E.F.A.S.T. signs — balance, eyes, face, arms, speech, and time.

Residents are advised to call 911 when symptoms occur.

The Bowling Green Hot Rods lost 12-10 to Greenville Drive Sunday at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina after two grand slams by Nathan Flewelling led a rally & an off-day Monday gives them time before a six-game series against the Asheville Tourists starting Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark.

Cortavian Maxey signed with Midway College on May 18 at 10:00 a.m., joining three other Caverna basketball players who committed to different college programs.

He will soon start his college career, advancing his local basketball journey.

Caverna basketball player Jaciyon Graves signed with Columbia State on Monday, May 18 at 10:08 a.m. as one of four teammates choosing different schools for their college careers.

Jaylin Craine signed with Alcorn State on May 18 (10:04 a.m.) as part of Caverna basketball players joining various college teams.

His decision highlights the recent trend of local student-athletes moving on to college basketball.

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.