Good morning, Bowling Green.

Family and friends gathered Saturday in Bowling Green to honor Dartel ‘Tel Tel’ Long Jr., a Greenwood High School alumnus who drowned last week at age 20—his athletic feats and warm spirit left a lasting mark on the community.

On Friday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Bowling Green Police Department hosted the 6th annual Back-to-School Block Party where families picked up school supplies and backpacks—kids also got free haircuts to help them start school ready.

Hundreds turned out in Bowling Green for a celebration of life honoring Dartel (Tel Tel) Long Jr; friends shared stories (including signed memory cards and photos) that showed his impact on classmates, teammates and the community.

Organizers of the annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive ended Friday at Crossroads IGA (at Scottsville Road), collecting backpacks, markers, notebooks, and folders for local children preparing for school.

The supplies will help kids across Southern Kentucky start the school year ready.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering hunter education classes on Saturday, Aug.

1 to certify new hunters for fall season—classes will be available online with a required range day or in person for anyone 12 and older.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is offering hunter education classes statewide for new hunters to prepare for fall hunting season; anyone 12 and older may enroll online or in person (online registrants must also complete a range day) on Aug.

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Bowling Green Hot Rods clinched a 3-2 win Friday night at Bowling Green Ballpark as Connor Hujsak hit his team-leading 22nd home run and Nathan Flewelling drove in the go-ahead run, extending their win streak to eight games.