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McLaine Hudson, a Bowling Green native and this year's Gatorade Kentucky Softball Player of the Year, gave a $1,000 grant to Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky to help fund jerseys for the 2027 Hardwood Heroes game, following his team’s state championship win in June.

Local developer Larry Glass and the team behind Crowne Pointe Theatre have agreed to buy the iconic Marquee Cinemas in Glasgow and will modernize it into a luxury venue after continuing first-run movies this summer.

The deal will close within 60 days — with a grand reopening planned for mid-Spring.

Roblox held its first seminar at WKU this weekend, teaching students to solve real-life problems through team projects and informing parents about updated safety features on the platform.

Roblox Senior Director Adam Seldow stressed that early technical skills help prepare youth for a digital future.

Crews will change the lane layout at the KY 242 and U.S. 31-W intersection in southern Warren County today, making the left lane shared and the right lane dedicated for turning.

Drivers should stay alert for new signs and markings.

Med Center Health’s rural hospitals (Albany, Caverna, Franklin, Russellville, Scottsville) received 13 American Heart Association awards today for meeting best-practice guidelines in heart attack and stroke care, proving local facilities offer top quality services.

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital earned national recognition on Monday when it was awarded the AHA's Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes quality achievement awards.

The American Red Cross is calling on blood donors in Southern Kentucky and Middle TN to ease an emergency shortage by scheduling an appointment at a local drive—donors from July 13 to 31 will receive a Fandango movie ticket.

The Medical Center at Bowling Green earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for its stroke care following strict guidelines and also received an honor for improving Type 2 diabetes treatment.

This award highlights the hospital’s commitment to patient care.

The Houston Astros selected WKU right-handed pitcher Mick Uebelhor in the 20th round of the MLB Draft on Sunday evening, making him the 65th Hilltopper drafted and the second chosen by Houston from WKU since 2024 & picked 601st overall.

The SOKY Lady Soldiers, an 8U softball team from Glasgow (featuring players from several counties), won the USSSA Gulf Coast Nationals in Gulf Shores, Alabama from July 5 to 11 after winning all their games.

The team will move to live arm 9U play in August.

The Milwaukee Brewers selected WKU right-hander Gavin Perry in the 11th round of the MLB Draft on Sunday afternoon, making him the 64th Hilltopper picked for MLB and the first draftee chosen by the Brewers since Chris Petrocella in the 37th round in 1992.

Hot Rods pitcher Jacob Kisting held Hub City to no runs for 6 2/3 innings on Sunday at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with Carlos Colmenarez adding a key homer for a 4–0 shutout win.

The team, now 60–26 overall and 13–8 in the second half, will resume play on Friday at Bowling Green Ballpark.

Western Kentucky launched the Lady Topper Legacy Club on Monday, July 13 to raise funds for women’s basketball.

The club will support facility improvements (charter flights and nutrition upgrades) as Coach Greg Collins encourages contributions to enhance the student-athlete experience.

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.