Good morning, Bowling Green.

Bowling Green mourns Howard Bailey, a respected leader in education and civil rights who helped open doors at WKU and served with the local NAACP.

Final arrangements are pending.

The Victory Hill Dream Center in Scottsville hosts a monthly resource day every third Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering Allen County residents GED help, help with IDs, job assistance and housing aid + free meals and hygiene products; those who missed this session can attend next month.

Captains Joshua and Amanda Keaton began their roles with The Salvation Army in Bowling Green Tuesday, meeting community members, local businesses, churches, and nonprofits to build partnerships addressing homelessness — including efforts to support housing, jobs and schools.

On Tuesday, SOKY Speaks featured Ashlee Wilson and Ian Martin discussing an upcoming SOKY Disability Dance (Inclusive Social Tailgate Party) that will host accessible social activities and promote community inclusion.

Western Kentucky University extended its strategic plan to 2031 with Climbing to Greater Heights: 2026-2031 at its Monday convocation in Bowling Green.

The new plan refined priorities for student success, career readiness and campus engagement.

Greg Grothe, a retired corporate worker known as 'Mr. Greg', now volunteers at Briarwood Elementary where he helps first-grade students with group activities - all inspired by his own children’s experience.

Teachers say his positive presence changes a student’s day.

City commissioners approved a master plan for Russell Sims Aquatic Center Tuesday that calls for a lazy river, splash pad, dining area and more upgrades.

Funding has yet to be secured, and work will be considered during the fiscal year (2028) budget process.

Kentucky health officials reported 11 measles cases since early August in Christian, Trigg, Todd, Washington and Owen counties.

They urged residents to get the MMR vaccine to help slow the outbreak.

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital announced newly renovated operating rooms on Tuesday after a seven-month project upgraded all 10 suites with three-dimensional imaging and robotic surgery tools to improve patient care.

WKU running back Ajay Allen was named a preseason candidate for the Doak Walker Award and one of 62 players on the watchlist.

He joins the Hilltoppers after a productive season at Tulsa (497 yards and five touchdowns) and will start the season at Nevada on Sep. 5.

WKU announced that Angie Bradley, Brandon Doughty, Jack Doyle & Matt Rice will be inducted into its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame during a Homecoming ceremony on Nov.

14 at E.A. Diddle Arena; tickets are available for purchase starting at $50.