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Saturday, July 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.

CRIME NEWS

  • A Bowling Green man, Taza D. Hays, 36, was indicted on three counts of cocaine trafficking after surveillance and three covert purchases led officials to arrest him at his Nutwood Street home around 4:30 p.m.—he reportedly tried to flush cocaine down a toilet during his arrest—and police later found suspected marijuana, schedule II tablets, and LSD at the scene.  WNKY

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Graysin Slade is a former math teacher who left his job in 2019 and now offers free music lessons around Bowling Green to help young people learn music and build good character - he will begin monthly visits to the Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center this fall and plans to perform at local campuses including WKU in the coming school year.  WBKO

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is launching a new Friends of Kentucky Agriculture specialty license plate — active 4-H and FFA members can submit designs for a $500 award to support state ag programs. The contest runs from June 1 to September 5 and the winner will be announced on October 1 — while current farm plate holders keep their plates, other drivers may buy the new plate in early 2026.  WNKY

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • BG Wine Fest 2025

    11 AM – 6 PM — Historic RailPark & Train Museum — Fundraiser for local community — Enjoy a variety of wines while supporting the Historic RailPark and Kentucky wineries.

    Sat, 7/12/25

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  • Greenville Drive vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods

    1-4 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP tickets available — Experience Minor League Baseball with premium amenities and entertainment.

    Fri, 7/18/25

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  • In-Person EMDR Basic Training by Gray Manis

    August 1-3 — Bowling Green, Kentucky — Contact for details — Comprehensive EMDR training for licensed mental health professionals includes lectures and live demonstrations.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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