Good morning, Bowling Green.

On Saturday, Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society held a volunteer cleanup at its shelter amid a summer surge with over 800 pet intakes; volunteers scrubbed, hosed down + comforted dogs to help boost adoption chances.

Governor Beshear announced that four people died in flooding, with three in Madison County and one in Jackson County—officials asked residents to keep the victims in their prayers as communities dealt with high water and storm impacts.

A 1912 report detailed how 14-year-old Lester Bryant, the little wizard of the cornfield, died from a gas leak in Washington, and seed corn from his record crop was sold for $1 each to build a monument at Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green.

A local film critic has compiled mid-year awards for movies playing now, noting Backrooms as the film almost everyone saw and Obsession as a box-office hit with a star-making performance.

Toy Story 5 will be reviewed next week while Josephine awaits a later release for awards season.

Local resident Molly McCaffrey warned that building a data center may slow growth in Bowling Green by raising taxes, increasing utility bills, and lowering property values.

She said avoiding such centers will help keep the town attractive and maintain its current boom.

Three Western Kentucky teams earned the 2025-26 Conference USA Sport Academic Award as the football, men’s basketball, and women’s tennis teams were recognized for high GPAs, with the Lady Toppers posting a 3.78 GPA + earning multiple academic honors.

BGISD announced on June 26 that its Teranga Academy will be renamed Purples Academy this fall.

The academy will keep its core supports for junior high and high school students new to the U.S., retain most staff, and add minor changes including a new house system (inspired by the Ron Clark model) and lead teacher Wendi Byrne.

The reptile and exotics show returns at Sloan Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hosted by Mayo’s Morhs, where families can attend with $5 admission (kids 4 and under enter free) and only service dogs allowed.

Glasgow's Troy Pickens and partner James Cheely won gold in the 9-hole Unified Alternate Shot event at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis on Friday, scoring 238.

Rockfield's bowler Dillon Meador earned gold from his doubles and team events as Team Kentucky returned home on Saturday.

South Warren High School players earned national recognition as five standouts were named to the NFCA All-Region Team, tying for the most selections in Region VIII (which covers Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri) after an undefeated season and state championship run.

Nathan Flewelling blasted his 13th homer as the Hot Rods lost 13-3 to the Renegades at Bowling Green Ballpark on Friday.

Warren County Celebrates USA 250

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Circus Square Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled, patriotic day with food, games, and live music for the whole family.

BG Wine Fest 2026

12-5 p.m. — Historic RailPark & Train Museum — Ticket info pending — Celebrate the 8th BG Wine Fest with local wines and support the Historic Railpark.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

July 13-15 — Michael O Buchanon Park — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills and character with high-intensity drills in Bowling Green.

Bluegrass Literacy Fest

12-5 p.m. — Events On College@ 348, LLC Suite 190 — Free entry — Celebrate literacy with authors, book signings, and engaging workshops.