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in Bowling Green
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the T.J. Community Mission Foundation received its first annual distribution from the Mary Elizabeth Jones Berry Charitable Trust at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow, Ky — a 50-year commitment that marks the largest planned gift in the foundation’s history. WNKY
- ➤ Dr. Gary Ransdell was honored Thursday as the Distinguished Citizen Award recipient at the Friends of Scouting Luncheon in Bowling Green. The award recognized his decades-long service at WKU and his continued nonprofit leadership in the community. WNKY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Salento Italia, a new Italian eatery, will open next Thursday near the Hub development on Lovers Lane. The restaurant will serve pastas, artisan pizzas, and seasonal specialties (including Pizza il Greko) to offer a blend of Italian and Mediterranean flavors in Bowling Green. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Today Gerald Printing celebrated its 55th anniversary with an open house at its Bowling Green location, where visitors toured the facility and created retro T-shirts reflecting local design. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday (May 21), Ashlee Wilson and Spence Sheldon discussed the upcoming Blueberry Music Festival, which will showcase local music and community fun. Organizers plan to share more details soon in Bowling Green. WNKY
- ➤ Warren County Public Library will host Summer Solstice: A Celtic Celebration on Monday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol where traditional Celtic music, poetry and dance will engage hundreds and wrap with an outdoor gathering in Fountain Square Park. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Corey Weaver, vice president at Warren RECC, was honored with the 2026 SKYCTC Distinguished Alumni Award during the Commencement Ceremony on May 11 at Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. A 1997 graduate (who advanced electric operations and mentored linemen) will be featured on SKYCTC’s website and VIP Bowling Green magazine. WNKY
- ➤ Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College students earned statewide honors as 12 participants placed in the Microsoft Office Specialist Kentucky State Championship Spring Qualifier after submitting certification exam scores by May 4. First-place winner Halle Barnum achieved top marks with Microsoft Excel — a strong sign of local talent. WNKY
- ➤ Bowling Green Independent Superintendent Gary Fields announced Elizabeth Brown as the new principal of Dishman McGinnis Elementary. Brown, a National Board Certified Teacher with 16 years of experience, was introduced to students on Thursday, May 21 and will begin her role on July 1. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Speedfest will bring 250 street-legal race cars to Beech Bend Park from May 28 to 30. The event features time trials, elimination rounds and a street parade, with racers like Leticia Hughes and Cameron Ferre aiming to break the park’s quarter-mile record + thrill local fans. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Barren County's Lexi Cox signed her letter of intent to join WKU's cheer team on May 21 in Bowling Green. Her parents were present as she took this important step toward her future in college sports. WCLU Radio
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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