Good morning, Bowling Green.

On Thursday, Ashlee Wilson and Mary John Carmon discussed this year’s Jaycee’s Christmas Parade on Sunrise Spotlight — viewers learned about the parade's plans.

A local ceremony held Thursday morning at the Housing Authority renamed White Court as Abraham Avenue to honor retired executive director Williams, who served 29 years and passed away in October 2024.

Officials, family, and staff added that an adjacent subdivision will be named Williams Estates—designed to provide new homes for up to 40 families.

Multiple churches and nonprofits across Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe and Warren counties are hosting food drives to help local families amid the government shutdown.

Various events offer donation drop-offs for non-perishables from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30—each location has specific dates and times for collections.

Huck's Market will launch its annual Karing for Kids donation campaign on Nov.

1, inviting customers to buy Lucky Papers in amounts of $1, $5, $25, or $150 to support children in need through local outreach programs—each store will compete to raise the most funds.

On October 30, Halloween events were held—Warren County Public Library hosted a family night at 4 p.m. with ghoulish games and crafts, Weldon Memorial Public Library in Glasgow showed 'A Quiet Place' for a horror movie night at 5:30 p.m., Bowling Green Ballpark held Rockin’ Trick or Treat with gates opening at 5:30, and Parker Bennett Community Center opened its Haunted Center at 6:30.

Morris Jewelry, Bowling Green’s oldest business since 1881, is known for ghostly events with staff linking unexplained movements and sounds to the spirit of founding jeweler Mr. Maier—who some say appears when German words are spoken—while apartment tenants report hearing footsteps and seeing a mysterious figure on the third floor.

Headaches are common in Bowling Green as Dr. Eme Igbokwe of Graves Gilbert Clinic notes that migraines affect about 17% of the population, mostly women, and advises that severe pain or a sudden thunderclap headache — the worst pain ever— should prompt a visit to the emergency department for possible stroke or infection. He recommends treating mild headaches at home by getting enough sleep, avoiding trigger foods like cheese, chocolate, coffee and soft drinks, and not overusing pain relievers.

Western Kentucky’s men’s basketball team secured a 78-76 exhibition win against UAB on Wednesday night in Bartow Arena in Birmingham — LJ Hackman’s late layup and block sealed the win after UAB tied the game in the final seconds.

Teagan Moore scored 26 points as WKU improved to 2-0 in exhibition play and will open its season on Nov. 3 at home against Tennessee Tech.

WKU graduate senior goalkeeper Maddie Davis and junior midfielder Georgia Liapis were named to the Conference USA Women’s Soccer All-Academic Team for their strong academic and athletic records—Davis held a 4.00 GPA while Liapis maintained a 3.90 GPA.

The Hilltoppers will open the CUSA Championship as the No. 1 seed Sunday at 3:30 p.m.—the upcoming match raises expectations for local success.

WKU Homecoming Football Game

2:30 – 4:00 PM — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Homecoming as the Hilltoppers take on New Mexico State, and don't forget to wear red!

WKU Volleyball vs. Delaware

12:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Cost Info not provided — Watch the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers take on the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens in women's volleyball action.

Lady Toppers vs. Wichita State

5:30-7 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Ticket prices may vary — Cheer on the Lady Toppers as they take on Wichita State in an exciting basketball showdown.

Lady Toppers vs. Indiana State

6:30 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Lady Toppers take on Indiana State in an exciting basketball showdown.

Steven Dowell Live Book Signing Event

12-4 p.m. — Half Price Books Outlet — Free admission — Meet bestselling author Steven Dowell for an afternoon of storytelling and inspiration.

Hilltopper Basketball vs. Tennessee State

2-5 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Cost info not specified — Catch the exciting match-up as WKU Hilltoppers take on Tennessee State in a spirited basketball showdown.

WKU Hilltopper Basketball vs. Bethel

5:30-7:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Ticket cost varies — Catch the WKU Hilltoppers take on Bethel in an exciting basketball matchup.

Lady Toppers vs. Vanderbilt

5:30-7:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Check website for tickets — Cheer on the Lady Toppers as they face off against Vanderbilt in this exciting basketball matchup.

The Best Gift - A Christmas Carol Musical

6:30-8 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Immerse yourself in a fresh, musical take on the classic story of A Christmas Carol.

2025 Jingle Bell Run

9:00 – 10:30 AM — South Warren High School — Charity event — Dress in festive holiday gear and run for a good cause this Christmas season.