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in Bowling Green
Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County nonprofit served over 1,200 hot Thanksgiving meals to community families as dozens of volunteers gathered at Bartley and Sons Funeral Home on Thanksgiving morning—packaging and delivering meals to those in need. WBKO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses — including Candle Makers on the Square — are urging holiday shoppers to support small shops downtown this season in a bid to boost local commerce. They expect community support to help unique stores thrive during the busy holiday period. WBKO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local financial experts say holiday spending is expected to hit record highs as consumers brace for higher prices from tariff talks and a government shutdown. Experts advise shoppers to start hunting for deals early—focusing on quality experiences as high-income families drive the spending increase while others cut back on luxuries. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ During Tuesday’s meeting, the SGA passed Bill 24-25-F to reestablish the Transcript Voucher Program by allocating $195 to buy 15 vouchers plus letting students use one voucher per semester for official transcripts. The vote came as a measure to help manage the rising costs of the $13 fee for each transcript request. College Heights Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky women’s basketball lost a 70—41 game to Illinois on November 26 in Champaign. The Lady Toppers, led by Jeniffer Silva and Caleigh-Rose West, will return to Illinois on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Carbondale to face Southern Illinois. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Phoenix Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a heartwarming production filled with laughter and holiday spirit.
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Radiant Christmas Tree Sip & Paint Night
7-9 p.m. — White Squirrel Brewery — Ticket includes $5 drink voucher — Create a stunning Christmas tree masterpiece while enjoying festive drinks and guided artistic support.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
7:30-8:30 PM — Phoenix Theatre, Chestnut St — Tickets available — Experience a heartwarming holiday production filled with laughter and joy from The Public Theatre of Kentucky.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Phoenix Theatre — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a heartwarming production filled with laughter and holiday spirit.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
3-4 p.m. — Phoenix Theatre, Bowling Green, KY — Cost info not specified — A heartwarming production filled with laughter and holiday spirit.
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