Good morning, Bowling Green.

United Way volunteers went door-to-door in parts of Warren County Tuesday, July 21, to hang tags raising awareness of 211, a service connecting residents to local help for rent, food, and utilities.

The Day of Caring outreach focused on rural neighborhoods with rising needs.

Bowling Green PD + Mt. Zion Baptist Church previewed plans for the Back to School Block Party, an event aimed at boosting community engagement and student readiness.

The groups will share more details on scheduling and location soon.

Tel Tel Long, a Greenwood football standout known for his on-field talent and community care, died over the weekend from a reported drowning + his coach said his kindness and team spirit left a lasting impact on those around him.

Trooper Katan Parker reported that I-65 is flooded at the 61-mile marker, covering the left lane for both northbound and southbound traffic so drivers should use the right lanes and exercise caution.

The American Red Cross declared an emergency as blood supplies fell below 25 percent — it is offering new donor incentives amid summer trauma season.

Donors receive a $15 ticket with any donation and an extra $20 e gift card for type O donations from July 13 to 31.

WKU baseball and coach Marc Rardin announced a High School and JUCO Prospects Camp on Aug.

30 at Nick Denes Field — the camp begins at 9 a.m. and will evaluate players with defensive drills, batting practice and live game action.

Greenwood junior Eli Wade shot a 3-under par 68 on Monday to secure medalist honors at the Trojan Cup held at Willow Oaks Golf Club in Glasgow.

The Gators achieved an eight-stroke win with strong performances from John Miller Wade, Brayden Hogue and Luke Richey.

Western Kentucky’s men’s basketball team held an open practice Tuesday at E.A.

Diddle Arena as coach Hank Plona introduced eight new players with five veterans for Conference USA play. The team aims to beat last season’s 18-14 record and manage a knee setback – a challenge planned for creative adjustment.

Greenwood junior Eli Wade shared co-medalist honors with Brooks Bonfield at Tuesday’s Scottie Cup at Willow Oaks Golf Club in Glasgow while the Gators finished fourth and the Purples clinched the team title.