Today
in Bowling Green
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Darby Meredith is named the Hughes and Coleman hometown hero of the month because she has always cared for others (she calls her concern a gift from God). WBKO
- ➤ Local food pantries and several organizations in Bowling Green are stepping up as families face higher food insecurity, with extended hours and food collection efforts underway. The Daily News is collecting non-perishable food items at its office on College Street Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — community support is vital —. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU will begin a project to replace 20 campus buildings between State and Chestnut Streets, and key community events are scheduled for later this week. The Bowling Green Pride Festival and SGA's Mental Health Week will offer residents a chance to join in. College Heights Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday during Homecoming, two WKU alumni, George Nichols III and Connie Moreland Smith, were inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni at the Knicely Conference Center on WKU’s South Campus while seven other alumni received awards for their achievements. Nichols (Kentucky’s first Black insurance commissioner) and Smith, president of Med Center Health in Bowling Green, were honored at the Hilltopper Excellence Awards presented by Franklin Bank & Trust Company. College Heights Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WKU’s Society of Black Alumni announced on Wednesday that it is separating from the university’s Alumni Association because the school must follow House Bill 4 rules. The group will work to become an independent nonprofit—keeping its focus on serving black and brown students. College Heights Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, Greenwood Gators won 45-23 with senior Davis Chaney scoring three touchdowns plus quarterback Noah Wyatt opening the scoring, while Franklin County beat Bowling Green 28-18. Russellville defeated Butler County 28-7 and Barren County beat ACS 40-0, with state playoff games set for November 7. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Greenwood cross country teams competed at the KHSAA Class 3A state championships in Lexington on Saturday. Greenwood senior Justin Doran finished sixth on the boys 5000 meter course in 15 minutes 50.21 seconds and led the boys to finish in sixteenth place with 485 points—while Allie Doran finished ninth and helped the girls earn a sixth place overall. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Graduate senior Bryant Selebangue, who is 6-foot-8, transferred to Western Kentucky because he believes the coaching staff will help him boost his rebound numbers and overall game for the team’s NCAA Tournament push—he said the new role matches his experience at Tulsa. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky lost to Missouri State 2-0 in the Conference USA Women’s Soccer Tournament quarterfinals Sunday evening at Osborne Stadium in Lynchburg—WKU ended the season at 9-5-3 with five seniors set to leave. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky senior forward Zsofia Telegdy is stepping up to lead the women's basketball team—she is the lone returning starter after graduations and transfers. She will open the regular season on Wednesday against Kentucky State after a strong previous season and a summer playing for Hungary. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky men's basketball starts the season with nine new players and four others who did not play last year. Coach Hank Plona said his team will use an aggressive style and will face Tennessee Tech (6:30 p.m. at E.A. Diddle Arena) today. Bowling Green Daily News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Polar Express Storytime 2025
4:30-7 p.m. — Historic RailPark & Train Museum — Free entry — Experience a magical family tradition during the 23rd annual Polar Express Storytime event.
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