Good morning, Bowling Green.

Today, The Mint Gaming Hall hosted an in-studio conversation with Katie Marquardt and Brandon Taylor about this year’s Adopt-A-Thon.

They discussed how the event will drive community efforts and encourage pet adoption.

The Friends of the Warren County Library discussed an upcoming used book sale during Sunrise Spotlight with Ashlee Wilson and Jessica Basham.

At Lesa’s Dairy Dip, owner Lesa Booker employs women in recovery, giving them work and training as part of her sober living program.

The restaurant, located at 200 College St. in Bowling Green, serves burgers & shakes and provides a supportive, family-like environment.

Local officials imposed a burn ban on Sept.

2 for Bowling Green and Warren County because dry conditions and high fire danger left the area at risk. Residents must not burn materials outdoors or light fireworks (fines range from $50 to $500) until conditions improve.

The Bowling Green volleyball team fought back to beat South Warren 3-0 on Tuesday at Bowling Green High School — the Lady Purples overcame deficits in two sets to secure their fifth win and remain perfect in district play.

South Warren (1-1) will host Greenwood (1-1) at 7 p.m. on Friday after a 42-21 loss last week, and coach Brandon Smith said his team will focus on stops and third downs to bounce back.

Greenwood earned a 15-14 comeback win at Warren East.

WKU named volleyball setter Kate Rush Player of the Week after posting 16 kills, 81 assists, 18 digs, eight service aces and two blocks at the Southeast Missouri tournament.

The sophomore will play at the Wright State Invitational Thursday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. CT.