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Jackson’s Orchard celebrated 60 years with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday and marked 40 years with the Chamber of Commerce in Bowling Green after turning a neglected farm into a local staple.

The orchard will launch its pumpkin festival the weekend of the 26th + run for four weekends through October.

The Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville launches its fifth annual Bourbon Raffle, selling 1,000 $100 tickets until 7:30 p.m. on Nov.

21 to support free summer camp sessions for children with disabilities — each ticket enters 15 prize draws featuring rare bourbon packages valued at over $41,000.

Bowling Green Chick-fil-A will host First Responders Night today — honoring local police, firefighters, and EMS with special meal deals at the restaurant.

On Tuesday’s Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson joined with Elyse Jonker and Christina Smith from the Bowling Green Fire Department — the group planning the upcoming Firehouse Festival — to preview a community celebration that will feature local event details.

The SKYCTC art gallery is holding a Gallery Naming Ribbon Cutting and Artist Reception today (4:00 to 6:00 p.m.), inviting local residents to experience its fresh take on community art.

International investigative journalist Shane Bauer received the Fleischaker/Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting at WKU on Sept.

14. He is known for covering high-risk stories and said he pursues work he feels passionate about.

The SGA held a meeting on Tuesday, Sept.

15 in its chambers to set fair election codes, explaining that fall campaigning begins today at 4:30 p.m. and voting results will be announced immediately after on Sept. 25.

Kim Lindgren, Bowling Green’s state lead ambassador for the ACS Cancer Action Network, is in Washington, D.C. today to ask Congress for $51.3 billion for cancer research and patient care.

She says the funding is vital for improving the lives of local and national cancer patients.

WKU President Timothy Caboni joined News 40’s Cole Scott on Topper Tuesday to preview Hilltopper Volleyball’s busy schedule at Diddle Arena; the team will host No. 3 Louisville, Oklahoma and ETSU this week + offer special match promotions.

Western Kentucky junior Tayler Baron was named Conference USA Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week after posting 62 digs in 13 sets this weekend.

He will serve for the Hilltoppers against Louisville today at E.A. Diddle Arena (6 p.m.).