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in Bowling Green
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Operation Christmas Child has sent over 232 million shoebox gifts since 1993 to children in more than 170 countries and hosted a workshop Thursday in Bowling Green that featured Marvellos Okonee’s story and set a goal of 22,500 boxes for this year. Last year, 21,200 boxes were packed locally—national collection is scheduled for Nov. 17—24. WBKO
- ➤ On September 4, a Micronesian family in Bowling Green lost their home and 4-year-old child in a house fire on Loving Way and two local groups are helping with expenses—Cone Funeral Home is waiving service fees while Holy Spirit Catholic Church provides food and clothing. Donations may be dropped off at Cone Funeral Home at 1510 Campbell Lane or Holy Spirit at 4754 Smallhouse Road. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Octagon Hall—built by Andrew Jackson Caldwell with special Masonic symbols—served as a field hospital for thousands of Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War and sheltered hidden troops during key battles. After years as a rental property, the home was turned into a museum by the Octagon Hall Foundation and now draws visitors interested in history and ghost tours. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WKU Rec Club held a relaunch event on Sept. 11 outside Regents and Normal Halls with lawn games such as corn hole, Kanjam and giant Jenga—students enjoyed the new start and the club plans a volunteering event at Mammoth Cave National Park on Sept. 21. College Heights Herald
- ➤ Today at Legacy Christian Academy in Bowling Green, educators held a 9/11 remembrance service to honor the 2,977 people killed in the terrorist attacks and to explain the event's importance to students who did not experience it. Principal Jerry Giffard said the service teaches about sacrifice and honors local heroes— reinforcing the need to remember history. WNKY
- ➤ Students at Logan County High School held a remembrance walk where they walked or ran around the track 2,977 times for every name lost on 9/11—honoring those who died in the tragic event. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green Police and WKU ROTC students held a series of exercises—honoring the lives lost on 9/11—to remember those who died 24 years ago. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green residents are urged to get a flu shot in September to early October to guard against the flu because the CDC estimates there were at least 24,000 flu deaths last season and the number could be higher with full data. Dr. Andrew Hartley at Graves-Gilbert said the shot may cause mild symptoms as the immune system builds protection — these can be managed with over-the-counter medicine. WNKY
- ➤ Bowling Green is hosting its annual Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday, September 14 at 1 p.m. at the Ballpark to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention & offer a community event featuring a bead ceremony, food trucks, and family activities that honor those lost and support survivors. WKYU-FM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developer SOCAYR closed on properties in Bowling Green, Mayfield, and Dawson Springs to build 294 rental units for the nearly 1,000-unit regional housing project as announced by Gov. Andy Beshear last Thursday — construction is expected to begin in the coming months. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood's backup goalkeeper Evan Neel made four crucial saves in a penalty shootout that gave the Gators a 4-3 win over South Warren on Thursday night. His moment came after starting keeper Lennox Alexander got a red card and left the field—boosting his team's win under pressure. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Today, the Football Frenzy Game of the Week in Bowling Green pits the Purples, who seek their first win, against the Spartans, who try to stay undefeated in their first 6A season — one of the most heated high school rivalries in Kentucky. WNKY
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WKU Volleyball vs. Vanderbilt
6:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Check site for ticket info — Witness an exciting matchup as WKU Volleyball takes on Vanderbilt.
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WKU Volleyball vs. Indiana
12:30 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Free entry — Catch the excitement as WKU Volleyball takes on Indiana in an afternoon match.
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Nevada Wolf Pack vs. WKU Hilltoppers Football
6-7:30 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Cost info not provided — Show your team spirit at WKU's Parent & Family Weekend while cheering for the Hilltoppers.
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Fall National M-WTCA Conference
All day — Holiday Inn University Plaza — Mention 'MTC' for hotel block discount — Engage with professionals at this essential fall conference in Bowling Green.
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Transformed by The Trials
11 PM – 1 AM — Bowling Green, KY — Proceeds benefit Pita’s Place — Experience powerful testimonies and soul-stirring music that inspire transformation.
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Warren Central Dragon Classic
5:35 p.m. — Warren Central High School — Free entry — Witness local marching bands compete in an exciting showcase of talent.
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Funky Disco Ball Painting Night
7-9 p.m. — White Squirrel Brewery — Ticket includes $5 drink voucher — Create a vibrant disco ball masterpiece while sipping your favorite brew.
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Gov't Mule Performance
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Experience a night of rock with the acclaimed band Gov't Mule featuring Warren Haynes.
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Relay for Life 2025
3-8 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Donations appreciated — Participate in a community walk to fight cancer with hope and remembrance.
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