Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Salvation Army held its Battle of the Bells fundraiser with city officials in a friendly competition to raise funds to support community members.
The event united local efforts & provided essential support for those in need.
📰 Economy
Today, Kroger announced plans to build a $391 million distribution center in Simpson County.
It will create 430 full-time jobs, follow a $224 million expansion at its Country Oven in Bowling Green, and receive up to $1 million in tax incentives (as part of the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act), officials said.
🏛️ Government
Today, as holiday spending mounts, Bowling Green mortgage holders pay property taxes bundled with monthly payments via escrow accounts, ensuring funds support local schools and services.
Experts say this transparent system shows how taxpayers’ money is used.
📰 Real Estate
A housing plan to subdivide a lot at 1337 Cardinal Way into three residential lots passed preliminary approval at a public review meeting at the Warren County Courthouse on Dec.
18 — allowing developers from Two Toms to seek further reviews.
🏈 Sports
On Saturday, the WKU football team took over the New Orleans Saints Practice Facility to prepare for Tuesday’s New Orleans Bowl — two Hilltoppers received postseason recognitions during their trip to New Orleans.
WKU fell to Tulsa 82-81 Friday night at E.
A. Diddle Arena. Tulsa secured the win — a final three-pointer by guard Miles Barnstable, and WKU will return to Conference USA play on Dec. 29 in Jacksonville, Alabama.
Western Kentucky’s women’s basketball team lost 59-58 at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga on Friday as a last-second play handed the win to the Mocs.
Key players led the team throughout the game before the final buzzer sealed the outcome.
The Edmonson County girls’ basketball team rallied to a 75-47 win over South Warren last Friday — their third straight victory, led by senior forward Cariann Williams who scored 28 points.
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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.
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