Good morning, Bowling Green.

Residents attended the sixth annual Shake Rag Festival in Bowling Green where food, dancing and a history trail brought the community together — the event celebrated the Boots On The Ground theme that honors those who built the district.

BG Freedom Walkers hosted their annual back to school block party at Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary on Saturday, where over 200 backpacks and school supplies were given away for families.

Community partners including Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, United Healthcare, and SOKY Indivisible joined the event with food, games and music.

Bowling Green Police arrested 20-year-old Daedrin Cool for robbing two Corvette ZR1s from the assembly plant Friday night—one was found in Bowling Green and the other recovered three hours away in Martin County, Indiana.

Maggie Cherry, a 26-year-old from a prominent local family, disappeared on June 21, 1917 and her body was found on June 25 near Underwood Bridge on the Barren River with evidence of foul play—officials charged Walter 'Harry' Brashear, though later trials left the case unresolved.

Civil Air Patrol held its promotion and awards ceremony on July 29 at the Bowling Green/Warren County Regional Airport where local officials such as Mayor Todd Alcott spoke.

The event honored cadets and adults for completing aerospace training levels — including the top Gill Robb Wilson award — and recognized promotions in both senior and cadet programs.

Today, WKU started the free SPEAK OUT! program to help people with Parkinson’s disease learn to speak well through regular therapy sessions & homework.

Students in the Speech Pathology Master’s Program will train to lead the sessions & the program is funded by a grant from the Parkinson Voice Project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods

12:05-1:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Ticket required — Catch the action as the Asheville Tourists take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods in this exciting baseball match.