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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Browning Fire Department will celebrate 50 years of dedicated service this Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.—the event will honor both past and present firefighters and invite community members to join the celebration. WNKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky State Police are searching in Bowling Green for 53-year-old Alisa Slaven, wanted on charges of methamphetamine possession and absconding parole supervision—she is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 205 pounds and has partially gray hair and green eyes, and anyone with information should call KSP Post 3 at 270-782-2010. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Ashlee Wilson and Shalana Page reported on the Shake Rag Festival in Bowling Green—an event that supports and honors the city’s local history. WNKY
- ➤ Hardin Planetarium at WKU is hosting 'The Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years in a Heartbeat' at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Fridays plus some Saturdays, with the event serving as a fundraiser for the 60th anniversary of WKU’s Ogden College of Science and Engineering and the planetarium’s 60th anniversary in 2027. WNKY
- ➤ Traveler’s Cellar Winery will host the Peggy and Larry Pack Concert Series’ Sunset Jazz with Jazz West on Saturday, August 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. for food and 7 to 9 p.m. for music in Rockfield plus the event will be free and family friendly. SOKY Happenings
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The new Warren Elementary opened July 28 with audio enhancements, attached bathrooms and a storm-proof gym built to shelter the community during emergencies. Officials said the $43 million facility on Brookwood Drive—soon to be on Charolais Avenue—can house 850 students and more. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green introduced its first AT&T Connected Learning Center on its 75th anniversary, donating 75 laptops to give students better digital access. Club officials and AT&T said the center will help students become digital-ready for the future — a plan that may lead to more similar programs. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds will gather on September 14th at Bowling Green Hot Rod Stadium to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention as the free Out of the Darkness Walk—organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention—invites families and individuals to share their stories. The event will encourage walking and donations to fund vital mental health programs. SOKY Happenings
SPORTS NEWS
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In-Person EMDR Basic Training by Gray Manis
August 1-3 — Bowling Green, Kentucky — Contact for details — Comprehensive EMDR training for licensed mental health professionals includes lectures and live demonstrations.
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Winston-Salem Dash at Bowling Green Hot Rods
1-4 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP Packages available — Experience exciting minor league baseball with premium seating and exclusive perks.
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Winston-Salem Dash at Bowling Green Hot Rods
3:05 – 4:35 PM — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP tickets available — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball with VIP options that enhance your game day experience.
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Greensboro Grasshoppers at Bowling Green Hot Rods
1-4 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Tickets required — Catch a thrilling baseball game featuring the Greensboro Grasshoppers facing off against the Bowling Green Hot Rods.
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Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football Game
6-7:30 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they kick off their season against the Bearkats.
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Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon
7:30-10 a.m. — Preston Miller Park Disc Golf Course — Registration fee applies — Celebrate your love for triathlons with a fun sprint race in the park.
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North Alabama Lions vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football
6-7:30 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers as they face off against the North Alabama Lions in this exciting football matchup.
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