THE ECONOMIC Policy Institute reports that for every dollar spent at a locally owned business, 68 cents of it stays in the local economy. Compare this to 32 cents staying in a local community when...

ON CHESTNUT Street, there’s a quaint vintage house that’s been turned into a restaurant. There, you’ll find Thai Thai, which has some of the best Thai food in the South. On the walls of the dining...

IN BOWLING Green, Graves Gilbert Clinic Employer Services stands as a vital support system for the community’s rapidly growing workforce. Executive Director of Employer Services Charles Fortney...

NEARLY EVERYONE has a drawer full of T-shirts, and in almost every T-shirt drawer are shirts that haven’t been worn in years. That’s the power of memories, and fostering those memories is the goal...

SKIN CANCER is one of the most common forms of cancer, especially in young adults. In the past few decades, the diagnosis rates for skin cancer have increased significantly. Combatting this trend...

THE METAL beams tick, tick, tick with every inch the cart climbs to the top of the hill. The experienced thrill-seekers in the front cart raise their hands as the coaster inches toward the climax of...

JERAMIE BRISCOE is a full-time EMT, a doting father to five girls and one son, a former firefighter, and the owner of a highly acclaimed 4-year-old German shepherd named “Anubis.” With no formal K-9...

ALL FIVE Warren County Public Library locations offer more than endless rows of books. The libraries give patrons access to computers and the internet, printers, copiers, notaries, book clubs, free...

BORN IN Italy in 1922, Gianna Francesca Beretta had an abundance of love for children and, as a devout Catholic, believed in the power of prayer. After she married the love of her life, Pietro...

TUCKED AWAY in a strip mall off of Scottsville Road is Griff ’s Deli, established in 2009 by owners and spouses Ed and Micha Griffin. The restaurant is adorned with airplane graphics and has ample...

IN THE quiet corners around us, away from negativity, thrive the true heartbeats of our community — the local charities and the selfless individuals who support them. It’s in these spaces, often...

SOME OF the best restaurants you will ever eat at can be found in the most unexpected places, and Bowling Green’s India Oven is no exception. India Oven gained widespread recognition when TikTok...

BRITTANY GRIFFITH is the spirited owner of Addiction’s Salon and Spa, a thriving local business with a staff of three hair stylists and one barber. But Griffith’s business is unique. It also...

WE ALL have a comfort food — a dish we continually seek out that can save any bad day and even bring groups of people together. Take, for example, any dish consisting of pasta, tomato sauce, and...

“WE ARE stronger together” has become a motto used to encourage individuals to band together to accomplish a greater good for the entire community. In keeping with this growing momentum across the...

THE ACT of preparing a homemade meal transcends the boundaries of sustenance; it becomes a gesture of empathy, a tangible expression of care that resonates deeply with those facing adversity. Amidst...

IT’S HOLDING the door open for the person behind you. It’s sending a sweet text when they cross your mind. It’s stopping by to say “hi” when they’ve had a bad day. Showing up and showing love is...

IT’S TIME for embracing warmth, love, and the joy of sharing delicious meals with those closest to our hearts. As we endure the lingering winter days, here’s a selection of recipes filled with...

WHEN WILLIAM Sharp was taken to the Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital Emergency Room (ER) struggling to breathe, his wife, Tammie, was understandably worried. Luckily for Tammie, compassionate...

HOT MESS Express is a multi-state nonprofit that provides quick, essential household assistance to mothers in varying states of need. Hot Mess Express functions via local chapters. Nicole Young and...

IT HAS often been said that teamwork makes the dream work. In 2018, Med Center Health, The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine in Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University’s (WKU)...

IN THE vast arena of life, there is a paramount lesson that champions across all disciplines have learned: the significance of believing in oneself and casting aside the weight of others’ opinions....

THE FIRST sounds of life are screams and cries of joy. Oxygen fills little lungs for the first time. The lights above are bright. And the beeping machines from every corner of the room can be...

LET'S FACE it: most kids grow up without a clue about financial literacy, and that lack of know-how often follows them into adulthood like an unwelcome shadow. Imagine a scenario where a young...

FRED ROGERS once said, “In times of disaster, I remembered my mother’s words to ‘look for the helpers’ in every situation and was comforted.” The Barren River Area Safe Space (BRASS Inc.) has been a...

IN 2008, an outgoing blonde with a strong Southern accent and an entrepreneurial spirit opened Tanglez Hair Studio near the Bowling Green airport. It would become an award-winning institution with...

AS WE step into the new year, explore the tastes of hometown healing through recipes built around healthy ingredients. A soup loaded with healthy vegetables flavored with your favorite herbs hits...

NATASHA NEELY doesn’t just work “9 to 5” to make a living. And like most of us, she didn’t start her first job at 15. Neely was 3!  “THere was a hometown country music show in Owensboro, where...

THE SOUTHERN Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) stands as a testament to the power of dedicated individuals who believe in the transformative nature of the arts. Two key figures, Jody Richards...

WE ENCOUNTER unsung heroes who walk among us without recognition. They may not be wearing a cape and a mask, but they’re a hero regardless. Their unwavering commitment to service and sacrifice makes...

THANKSGIVING AND Christmas are getting closer, and it’s time to plan for parties and get-togethers. Old standards served alongside new recipes on family buffets with family china, and finger foods...

A NEW CONCERT series is making waves in Bowling Green with the second edition of “Laugh and Love,” a night of R&B and comedy by The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC). “Laugh and...

Bowling Green Recognizes New Citizens The city of Bowling Green celebrated the country’s new citizens during its annual Reception for New Americans Sept. 14 at the Sloan Convention Center. The city...

NOTHING EXCITES me more than the idea of autumn. The trees are beautiful and never fail to take your breath away and then give it back to you. The perfect Saturday is a cool breeze coming in from...

AUTUMN BRINGS a bounty of delicious foods to enjoy as the weather cools down. From sweet to savory, there are plenty of flavors to savor during the fall season. Nothing quite beats a warm apple...

Breast Cancer Detection App Created by Western Kentucky University Alumna. IN 2003, while taking a shower, Jessica Baladad noticed a lump in her breast, which led to its removal, and she began...

THE MERRIAM-WEBSTER dictionary defines the word selfless as “someone who has no concern for self, or unselfish.” As the world keeps turning, it may feel like selfless people are few and far between....

On Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m., Impractical Jokers and Misery Index Star, Sal Vulcano will bring his 2023 comedy tour to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC). Vulcano is an...

THE CEREMONY began with BGPD Honor Guard presenting the colors as a trumpeter played the National Anthem on June 2, 2023.  Deputy Chief Penny Bowles emceed the event and told attendees in 200...

FOR OVER 30 years, children’s television host Mister Rogers came into the homes of millions via our television sets and told each of us one of the most important things a person could say to...

KIDS ARE barreling through the door after school, complaining that they are starving! It’s the age-old gripe of children, no matter how old. We all know that kiddos often get hungry between meals....