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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ashlee Wilson interviewed Gerald Mounce of AM Vets Post 130 on Sunrise Spotlight about a gaming room that offers fun opportunities—40% of its earnings go back to the community. WNKY
- ➤ Boys and Girls Club of Bowling Green opened a new computer center with 19 Dell desktops, a printer & high-speed internet from AT&T that will serve more than 200 summer camp children. The center will also let families pre-register for after-hours classes and access digital resources as part of AT&T’s Connected Learning Center initiative. Bowling Green Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Boyce General Store celebrated its one year anniversary today and thanked hundreds of supporters for enjoying its signature offerings such as beef on weck, pizza and wings—its legacy as a historic general store dating back to 1869 is shown by a nostalgic menu of old time drinks and candy along a short scenic drive outside Bowling Green. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ ValorFlex Packaging of Kentucky will move its headquarters to Bowling Green with a $6.4 million investment that will create 25 high-wage jobs—this move follows a new $23.4 million manufacturing facility that added 82 full-time positions and boosts local business growth. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Warren County Public Library in Bowling Green will host New York Times best-seller Yung Pueblo at the Capitol on Monday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. for a presentation titled 'Unlocking Your Best Self' where he will share insights on healing and personal transformation — tickets for the event are free. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Foundation Christian Academy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new preschool building (named after a treasured board member) that was built with bulletproof glass and reinforced walls to house the Falcon's Nest; new students will begin classes on Aug 7. WBKO
- ➤ New details emerged in the lawsuit over Hilltopper Hall, the student residence that closed in early 2024 due to design and construction flaws. The WKU Student Life Foundation signed a joint statement on June 30 to settle claims with S.E. Engineering outside the lawsuit — while defendants Sewell & Sewell Architects and Scott, Murphy & Daniel deny the charges. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greg Burrell, who served as county treasurer for over 16 years while lowering property taxes and supporting downtown investment, left his role on July 31 + he joined Farmers Bank and Trust as a commercial lender. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU football player Marshall Jackson was named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List for his community service work and 27 volunteer hours with local groups—he is one of a record 116 players on the list. He started all 14 games last season—helping his team lead Conference USA's top passing offense. WNKY
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Winston-Salem Dash at Bowling Green Hot Rods
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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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