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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Parker-Bennett Community Center playground is now accessible for all children after a $400,000 city investment—Parks and Recreation staff improved the area with soft turf and safe play spaces while planning further upgrades at Covington Woods Park and Reservoir Hill. WNKY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Underground Vaults & Storage relocated its Bowling Green operations to 316 Dishman Lane—bringing offices, trucks and a warehouse together while adding drop-off shredding services for clients. The company will host a Grand Opening Shred Event in the next 90 days to show local businesses its expanded service options. Bowling Green Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green was nominated for Southern Living’s 'The South’s Best 2026' contest—readers can vote for the city that shows the best in Southern culture and hospitality. WBKO
- ➤ Today on Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson and Rhonda Trautman discussed a concert called Parrots of the Caribbean — A Salute to Jimmy Buffet that will be held in August to raise money for the Barren River Animal Welfare Association. The event will support the shelter's ongoing work with local animals. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Richardsville Elementary School named Lacy Hickey as its new principal; she will start on Monday, July 21 and brings 16 years of experience in education + she is known for building strong relationships with students and staff. WNKY
- ➤ Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky announced that Lauren Griffing (director of education) has been named its new president, effective Aug. 4. She brings nearly a decade of classroom experience (from teaching at St. Joseph Interparochial School and leadership roles) to guide the nonprofit in the 13-county region. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Mammoth Cave National Park is hosting a free Star Party today (7 to 10 p.m.) where rangers and WKU volunteers will guide visitors through an evening program and telescope viewing of the Perseid meteor shower. Local astronomers are welcome to join and set up their telescopes at the visitor center's bus loop. Bowling Green Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ LDG Development Group is building a $75 million project just off Veterans Memorial Lane to house 256 families in Bowling Green — partly financed by PNC Bank, the Kentucky Department of Local Government, and Kentucky Housing Corporation. Residential buildings, playground, and pool areas will begin construction in January 2026 on a 17-acre site that is expected to be finished by summer 2027. WNKY
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