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in Bowling Green
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hope Harbor celebrated 40 years of service for sexual assault victims at its new Glasgow office on N—Race Street. The organization now offers expanded, free confidential support five days a week with state and federal funds to help the community. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Jackson’s Orchard is hosting its annual Pumpkin Fest this weekend and it will run on the first four weekends in October—offering a corn maze, revamped playground, petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides and a new apple picking season. The orchard will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. WBKO
- ➤ City officials honored 140 new U.S. citizens at a reception held on Tuesday at Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green—this event marked the successful naturalization of men, women and children over the past year. Local leaders congratulated the honorees and urged them to contribute to the community. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky high school students will take a digitally formatted SAT in Spring 2026 after the Department of Education awarded a contract to the College Board that is expected to save more than $350,000. The new test will have reading/writing and math sections with adaptive difficulty and will be accepted by schools like UofL—UK, WKU and EKU. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Barren River Area Development District partnered with the City of Bowling Green in an interlocal agreement to allocate $725,000 immediately and another $725,000 next fiscal year in opioid abatement funds to support the Anchor Project—cities and counties can join the effort as approved in the ordinance passed on September 16. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 86-year-old Chuck Goad — an Alvaton native from near Bowling Green — was named the world’s oldest fitness instructor by Guinness World Records and has trained at LA Fitness since 2011 while using a work ethic honed on his Kentucky farm. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Warren Central’s Dragons beat Greenwood 4-1 on Tuesday as senior Mzaliwa Noel scored a goal and made an assist while Daudi Kaburu, Epemo Andolo and Augustine Thang added goals. The win boosted their record to 11-2-1 and they will host Franklin-Simpson today. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Twin brothers Jairus and Jaavan Mack transferred from Charlotte to join the WKU football team under coach Tyson Helton; Jairus recorded four catches for 49 yards and a touchdown while Jaavan made 11 tackles in recent games. WNKY
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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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WKU Football vs. FIU Panthers
7-11 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Hilltoppers during their annual Black Out game against the Panthers.
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Puppy Pals Live Show
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets required — Experience the thrill as talented rescue dogs showcase astonishing tricks in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Volleyball
6:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Cost not specified — Catch the exciting match between the Bearkats and Hilltoppers in a spirited collegiate volleyball showdown.
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Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival 2025
11 AM – 4 PM — Fountain Row, 707 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY — Free admission — Celebrate the fall season with family-friendly activities, live music, and delicious local food trucks.
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WKU Lady Toppers vs. New Mexico State Aggies Women's Soccer
1 p.m. — WKU Soccer Complex — Check for admission details — Catch the WKU Lady Toppers in action against New Mexico State in a thrilling soccer showdown.
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