Good morning, Bowling Green.

Local builder Mike Murphy, a community pillar + leader, died last Thursday at 72.

Community members can visit him on Friday, Dec. 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a mass on Saturday, Dec. 20 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

AKFA Aluminum Solutions US LLC announced plans to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility at the Kentucky Transpark that will create 331 jobs, with production using advanced extrusion, anodizing, and finishing methods (meeting U.S. energy and environmental standards) to boost local manufacturing and trade.

The Kentucky Court of Appeals is hearing oral arguments in a consolidated case over spring 2020 tuition refunds from WKU and five state universities at 1:30 p.m. today, with proceedings continuing tomorrow at the Hardin County Justice Center in Elizabethtown.

Emergency responders advise drivers to allow extra travel time and slow down today as winter weather increases road hazards — local agencies have prepared Bowling Green roads with extra salt and trained drivers while officials note a rise in collisions in nearby counties.

Bowling Green firefighter Nick Atkins advises residents to water live Christmas trees every two days and check tree lighting for safe electrical connections during holiday celebrations; he warns that dry trees and faulty wiring can increase fire risks.

Greenwood’s Caroline Drexel signed to play college soccer at Murray State on Sunday at Indian Hills Country Club.

The all-state standout, set to graduate early and enroll next month, said she is eager to join Coach Matt Lodge and values the short drive home (a bonus).

WKU punter Cole Maynard was named AP All-America First Team by a 52-member panel on Monday, Dec.

15 in Bowling Green. He set a new record with a 48.7 yd punting average and is the first in the FBS era to earn this honor + also joining the Walter Camp All-America Second Team.

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.

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.

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.

UTEP Miners vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball

12-2 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Check website for ticket prices — Catch the Lady Toppers in action against UTEP in a thrilling matchup.