Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
Chief, a 2.5-year-old husky mix at Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society, has spent three months in the shelter despite repeated stays and still awaits a loving home.
Shelter staff say an active owner who can spend extra time with him is needed + they encourage local visitors to learn his true personality.
Bowling Green Habitat ReStore is celebrating 20 years today with a local fundraiser to support affordable housing.
The event launches the 'Signature Hammer Partners' campaign, seeking 20 sponsors to contribute $1,000 each to fund home repairs and new construction.
Country music legend Dolly Parton died Tuesday after an illness, leaving a lasting legacy in Kentucky through her Imagination Library, which expanded statewide in 2024 to serve every ZIP code.
More than 136,000 children have enrolled and 6.6 million books have been mailed since 2015.
Kentucky leaders honored Dolly Parton’s legacy after she passed away at 80—Gov. Beshear noted her role in inspiring local reading programs and state offices lowered flags at half-staff starting Tuesday.
Since Dolly Parton passed, local donations to the United Way-run Imagination Library have surged.
The program sends a free monthly book to children from birth to five in Warren County and nearby areas - a $35 donation covers a child's books for a year.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College held Spirit Week from Monday to today to build campus connection with events like free drink day, college colors day, a student life showcase in the main courtyard, and a campus-wide merch search for hidden goodie bags.
The Medical Center at Bowling Green now provides all maternity services in its new five-story High Street Tower at the corner of High Street (with parking available in front).
Patients with labor or pregnancy needs should report directly to the tower for care.
Charlie is a four-year-old terrier with a big heart who came into care as a stray and is now hoping to find a loving home.
Visit the Barren River Animal Welfare Association or call 270-651-7297 to learn more.
Lady Purples won a 2-0 shutout over Gallatin in girls' soccer on Tuesday, with goals by Sophia Casana + Reagan Wheeler and an assist from Piper Boyd.
The 5-1 team will play Mount Juliet on Thursday + aim to add another win.
South Warren won four to zero over Bowling Green in a District 14 match on Tuesday at South Warren High School (tying the district with Bowling Green and Warren Central).
South Warren will face Murray and Marshall County on Saturday while Bowling Green hosts Ohio County Thursday at 7 p.m.
Warren East will host Greenwood at 7 p.m. on Friday for a cross-town football game.
The Raiders look to build on their 35-0 win while Greenwood aims to bounce back from a recent loss.
Bowling Green’s Hot Rods lost 8-3 on Tuesday night in Winston-Salem (Nicandro Aybar notched his third three-hit game) and will face the Dash again Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. CT with Blake Morgan starting against Mason Moore.
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