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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Quinton Hampton, 39, of Auburn is set to go to trial on Sept. 3 on murder and tampering charges from a 2023 shooting at Brookwood Mobile Home Park where Darrius Wickware died—he pleaded guilty on July 15 to a firearm possession charge. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Warren County Public Schools began their year on Wednesday as over 850 students returned to South Warren Middle School, where principal David Cloyd and janitor Thomas McCrady helped prepare classrooms to ease the transition. The school offers breakfast and lunch daily to support students facing food insecurity—elementary buses drop students off at 3:00 p.m. and middle and high school buses at 3:30 p.m. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ Last Wednesday, over 17,300 K-12 students attended the first day of classes at the new Warren Elementary School—a $43 million, state-of-the-art facility on Brookwood Drive that replaces the nearly 50-year-old building with modern classrooms and a storm-proof gymnasium shelter. Principal Josh Porter said students are excited and teachers praise the improved classroom separation—features that will be adjusted to ease student traffic and daily routines. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, WKU Public Media lost more than $1.2 million in federal funding from the Rescissions Act of 2025—this cut removed one-third of its budget and cost 10 full-time and 40 part-time student jobs. The station has set up a community matching fund on July 25 to help keep its coverage going. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ Kentucky passed Senate Bill 120 that requires school athletic administrators, coaches, and directors to be trained to recognize and report suspected child abuse. Signed by Gov. Andy Beshear on March 24, the law also directs schools to provide parents with abuse reporting procedures when signing athletic forms—ensuring that students and families know how to report concerns. Spectrum News 1
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Car enthusiasts are gathering for the American Tri-Five Nationals event at Beech Bend Raceway from Aug. 7 to 9 where Chevrolet vehicles made in 1955, ’56 and ’57 are raced and shown. Mike McFarlin (event director) said fans have camped out for miles (reports confirm) and enjoy the family tradition celebrating classic cars. WBKO
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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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