Today
in Bowling Green
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bowling Green community held a downtown parade today to honor veterans — a local official said even a simple thank you can mean the world to those who served. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Readers continue to weigh in on the region's oldest restaurants — Frosty Freeze in Franklin from 1956, Dovie’s in Tompkinsville serving burgers since 1938, and Bowling Green’s Smokey Pig Bar B Q from 1969 — as research into these historic eateries goes on; downtown, a food donation box at the Daily News accepts non-perishables Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday until 4 p.m. to support local food pantries. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Local artist Lexie Erskine was awarded the Art Enrichment Grant from the Kentucky Foundation of Women—supporting her work that honors nature and the important women in her life—and will host an art reception at The Capitol on November 16 at 2 p.m. —the event offers the community a chance to view her meaningful work. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Scott Johnson built a prosthetic hand with a 3D printer for fourth grader Jackson Farmer—born without his right hand—to help him play sports and pick up objects; he paid for the device himself and can fix it quickly in the school lab. Spectrum News 1
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky's women’s basketball fell to Longwood 80-42 on Saturday in Farmville, Virginia—Longwood scored the first seven points and built a steady lead while WKU’s Jeniffer Silva led with 12 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Russellville Panthers lost 35-13 to Holy Cross in the Class A state playoffs on Friday, November 7 at Rhea Stadium—injuries and heavy penalties weakened their play and snapped their five-game win streak, and coach Mikie Benton said the loss forced the team to adjust for next season. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ In Friday’s Class 5A state football playoff game at Greenwood High School, the Gators won 21-18 over Madisonville-North Hopkins despite fog rising in the second half. The win, which improved their record to 7-4, gives them a spot in the second round against Owensboro on November 14. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On Friday night, the WKU Hilltoppers beat Delaware three sets to one at E.A. Diddle Arena with standout plays from Kaira Knox who had 20 kills and Izzy Van De Wiele who recorded a season-high eight blocks—improving their record to 21 wins and 5 losses. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ A new statue honoring WKU Head Volleyball Coach Travis Hudson was unveiled outside E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 8 following the Hilltoppers’ 3-0 sweep over Delaware—students Callahan Wiegandt and Callie Bauer led the ceremony. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Breakfast with Santa
8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Chaney's Dairy Barn — $0.00-$18.00 — Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet alongside a visit from Santa Claus and storytime fun.
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