Train and Retain Medical Professionals
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)...
Faith: Unleashing the Champion Within
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....
Recipes: Savor the Sweetness of Love
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...
The Timeless Love Story of Karl and Sarah Hussung
AT ALMOST 93 years old, his weathered hands hold a lifetime of memories. Each line etched on his face tells a chapter of a love that surpassed time itself. Meet Karl Hussung, a man whose unwavering...
Julie Moore’s Extraordinary Act of Love, Sacrifice, and Selflessness
IN APRIL 2022, Bill and Julie Moore tied the knot, celebrating the union of their hearts as they embarked on the journey of marriage. Little did they know that their love would be tested in the most...
The Inspiring Journey of Amanda Poteet-Woolen
AMANDA POTEET-WOOLEN has become a household name to thousands of families across Southern Kentucky. She is the longestworking and most experienced birth doula and a lactation counselor, childbirth...
Letter From the Editor: Hometown Healing
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...
Junior Achievement’s Impactful Journey Toward Financial Literacy
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...
Victims Find Strength in the Community’s Supportive Hands.
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...
A Local Salon Owner Turns Tragedy Into Triumph.
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...
Recipes: Savor the Flavor of Well-Being
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...
Healthgrades Recognizes Tristar Greenview Hospital for Excellence in Patient Care.
ACCORDING TO the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, 1 in 6 deaths from cardiovascular disease was due to stroke. According to statistics, someone experiences a stroke every 40...
Bluegrass Medical Care Urges Consistent Lifestyle Habits
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Physician Assistant Beth Lanham of Bluegrass Medical Care (BMC) encourages everyone to follow this advice. Besides...
Reconstructive Surgery Restores Hope to Survivors of Breast Cancer
ACCORDING TO Atalla Plastic Surgery, there are an estimated 280,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the United States each year, and approximately 70% of these women are unaware of their...
Letter From the Editor: Experience the Good This Holiday Season
LIKE THE cozy warmth of a heated blanket, Good News and the holidays are in the air once again. The season of festive lights, crackling fireplaces, and familiar carols is upon us, inviting a sense...
Duncan Hines and ‘Dolly.’ The Perfect Mix.
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...
Elise Charny and BG Onstage: Nurturing the Stars of Tomorrow in Bowling Green
IN THE heart of Bowling Green, the stage is set for a journey through the world of theatre, guided by the vision of BG OnStage’s artistic director, Elise Charny. As the resident community...
Hillvue Church’s Annual Car Care Event Offers Hope to Single Moms.
IT WASN’T the car she’d always dreamed of, but with a colicky 6-month-old, unpaid medical bills piling up on the counter of their tiny apartment, and her college thesis inching her anxiety level...
Nat’s Outdoor Sports Celebrates 29 Years of Providing Wheels of Happiness to Kids in Need.
THE STUB of a royal blue crayon protruded from his fist. It was half-used and missing the Crayola wrapper. Right there in the middle of the glossy page was the red and black bicycle he’d been...
Stacy Schilling and ‘The Frizz Girls’
WHEN YOU meet Stacy Schilling, author, illustrator, and creator of a brand new line of children’s books titled “The Frizz Girls,” you immediately notice her abundance of bouncy curls. “As someone...
From Christmas Lights to Santa’s Village, It’s a Winter Wonderland for All Ages.
"I GREW UP n Bowling Green (BG) and have lived my whole life here,” said Downtown Development Coordinator Telia Butler. “My generation hung out at the mall, not in downtown. I don’t have memories of...
Jody Richards and Judge Mike Buchanon’s Impact on Skypac’s Legacy
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...
Steven Carpenter and His Team Work in the Ambulance and Under Fire
PARAMEDICS ARE the heroes of every community, saving lives and providing care to patients and families across the country. In Bowling Green, one particular paramedic has gone above and beyond in his...
Jon Sowards – Supporting Veterans in Bowling Green and Beyond
SOMETIMES, POSITIVE change in a community starts with helping just one person. The South Central Workforce Development Board’s new program, Kentucky Vet Connect, is a perfect example of this, as it...
Skypac Brings Comedy and Music for Everyone to Enjoy
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...
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