Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of July.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
🏘️ Community
On Thursday morning, The Hive Inc. held two community events—United Way’s Day of Caring saw Pan Oston employees clear severe weather damage while its Busy Bee Pop-Up Shop provided adults with disabilities an opportunity to build workplace skills.
The SOKY Fair returns to the fairgrounds with a record 22 rides and a debut rodeo scheduled for Saturday night.
Families can enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, food, and games while proceeds support community programs through the Jaycees’ annual fundraiser.
🎭 Culture
Ahead of Korean War Veterans Armistice Day on July 27, local veteran Harry Word (95) recalled serving as a gunner's mate on the USS Laffey during the blockade and bombardment at Wonsan Harbor.
After returning to Kentucky, he used the GI Bill to start a new life while cherishing friendships.
Annie Potts, a well-known actress from Kentucky, is honored in a feature that recounts her long film and TV career and her start in local theater (in Franklin and Bowling Green).
Born on a Simpson County farm, she credits her early life for inspiring her memorable roles.
🎓 Education
Children learn puppetry this summer in Bowling Green at Kentucky Kids on the Block’s Passport to Puppetry camp, where they create working puppets, write scripts, & perform original shows; families can also join the Dash for Sheldon run at Beaver Creek Park on Saturday.
Bowling Green-Warren County Community Education's Safe Seats Safe Kids program has been named Team of the Year for child passenger safety by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety.
The group will receive the award during a ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 19 in Lexington.
WKU's volleyball team earned its 20th-straight AVCA Team Academic Award after finishing the 2025-2026 school year with a team GPA of 3.54 and a record of 27-6.
The team also secured its 18th NCAA Tournament appearance and captured additional conference titles.
🏛️ Government
Bowling Green Fire Department opened its *new* station to expand emergency services and meet growing community needs.
Officials say the modern facility improves response times and enhances local safety.
County officials have made resources available for residents impacted by severe weather + those with damage should contact local agencies for assistance.
Farmers RECC restored power for thousands in south-central Kentucky after storms dropped outages from nearly 5,200 to 184 on Thursday, and crews are working to restore service to the remaining customers (each outage poses its own challenges).
🏈 Sports
Bowling Green Hot Rods swept a doubleheader against Asheville Tourists as Jacob Kisting struck out 10 for a 2 — 1 win and Nathan Flewelling hit a walk off single in Game 2 on Wednesday at the Ballpark; the team then took the field Thursday night with Dominic Niman set against Kellan Oakes.
Bowling Green Hot Rods catcher Nathan Flewelling (a Tampa Bay Rays prospect) won the 2026 All-Star Futures Game MVP award in Philadelphia and discussed his strong start with News 40’s Cole Scott.
His interview highlighted the daily work and rewards of pro baseball.
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