Good morning, Bowling Green.

The Bowling Green Police Department and Mount Zion Baptist Church will host the annual Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, July 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 175 Graham Avenue—local families will receive backpacks, Chromebooks, bicycles, free haircuts for male students, and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers.

Kids aged eight to 17 can fly with a pilot when they join their local EAA chapter's Young Eagles program—this experience gives them a firsthand look at aviation.

Lloyd Fields settled his lawsuit against Simpson County Sheriff's Office deputy Stephen Burke, who shot him in the head during a 2022 pursuit, after a settlement conference last month—Fields said he was glad to put the matter behind him while the settlement terms remain confidential.

University of Louisville pitcher Patrick Forbes from Bowling Green—drafted No. 29 overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday evening—will join MLB after a standout season that earned him the 2022 Kentucky Mr. Baseball award.

He becomes the 10th Cardinal chosen in the first round since Henry Davis was picked No. 1 in 2021.

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.

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.

Winston-Salem Dash at Bowling Green Hot Rods

1-4 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP Packages available — Experience exciting minor league baseball with premium seating and exclusive perks.

Winston-Salem Dash at Bowling Green Hot Rods

3:05 – 4:35 PM — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP tickets available — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball with VIP options that enhance your game day experience.