Good morning, Bowling Green.

On Wednesday’s Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson and Lauren Griffing from Junior Achievement discussed plans for the Annual Chili & Cheese Community Celebration — a local event inviting residents to savor community flavors.

Staff from Piper Leonard's school are organizing a co-ed softball tournament on Saturday, Nov.

7 in Bowling Green to raise funds for her family as she faces brain cancer. Teams cost $200 each and organizers are seeking food truck donations to further support the cause.

Hilltoppers attended a Barbershop Talk at DSU on Oct.

14 where free haircuts, pizza and legal rights tips were offered by local law enforcement and a licensed barber. Organized by Why Knot Us, the event helped students learn the difference between rights and privileges.

Bowling Green Harvest Festival returns Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for its 10th year and expands its route along College Street to host more local vendors, food, live music and a new twist on the pumpkin drop—visitors can explore themed areas for crafts and family fun.

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce named Brian Mefford as Executive Vice President of Economic Development and Innovation.

He will lead efforts to attract and support local businesses and will begin his role on Oct. 19.

The WKU Alumni Association named Alex Downing as the 2026 Homecoming Grand Marshal.

A longtime supporter and legacy member of the university, he will be featured in the Homecoming Parade and other campus celebrations (Nov. 12-14).

Tarsis Hicks and Milagros Rodriguez joined The Mint Gaming Hall’s Community Driven segment in studio today to discuss a Breast Cancer Awareness event that highlights local health efforts.

The Lady Purples won 1-0 in double overtime when Mia Greenwell scored in the District 14 Tournament game against South Warren Tuesday at Warren Central (the win puts them in the championship against Greenwood today at 5:30 p.m.).

The Warren East Raiders will play Paducah Tilghman on Friday at 7 p.m. in a Class 4A District 1 matchup as they seek to improve their standings.

The coach said efficiency and fewer turnovers will be crucial against the high-scoring Blue Tornado — one of the top offenses.

Western Kentucky setter Kate Rush was named Conference USA Setter of the Week after posting 61 assists, 10 kills, four aces and eight digs in two wins over Jax State.

The Hilltoppers will face Middle Tennessee this Friday at 11 a.m. at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Bowling Green's soccer team rallied from a two-goal deficit when Ramos scored two quick goals in 64 seconds on Tuesday night at Warren Central, earning a 3-2 win.

Their victory set the stage for Thursday's championship match and a next-week Region 4 tournament spot.