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In 1963, Jesse Brown walked into Glasgow High School to teach his first year of school and has...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Jesse Brown

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT

By William Battle

In 1963, Jesse Brown walked into Glasgow High School to teach his first year of school and has been doing so for the last 60 years.

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Delaire Rowe is the Executive Director of Arts For All Kentucky and is this week's Hughes &...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Delaire Rowe

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT

By William Battle

Delaire Rowe is the Executive Director of Arts For All Kentucky and is this week's Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero

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Alice Wade and her family spent years housing children with disabilities from Guatemala as they...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Alice Wade

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT

By William Battle

Alice Wade and her family spent years housing children with disabilities from Guatemala as they visited our area for life-changing and life-saving surgeries.

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Alex Taylor is a 7th grader at Barren County Middle School that spends his free time helping...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Alex Taylor

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 3:51 PM CDT

By William Battle

Alex Taylor is a seventh grader at Barren County Middle School who proves that there is no age restriction when it comes to doing things to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Katelyn Simpson has been a board member of CASA of South Central KY for the past seven years,...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero of the Month: Katelyn Simpson

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 11:35 PM CDT

By WBKO News Staff and William Battle

Katelyn Simpson has been a board member of CASA of South Central KY for the past seven years, advocating for children in the foster and adoption system.

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Melissa Turner is a fixture in Scottsville-Allen County and those that know her say that she is...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Melissa Turner

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 3:01 PM CDT

By William Battle

Melissa Turner is a fixture in Scottsville-Allen County and those that know her say that she is an integral part of the community.

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Justin Hiser works in the mail room at TJ Regional Health in Glasgow. He doesn't let his...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Justin Hiser

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT

By William Battle

Justin Hiser works in the mail room at TJ Regional Health in Glasgow. He doesn't let his disabilities stop him from doing everything he can to bring joy to others.

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Tracy Moser is the Manager and the face of the Bowling Green/Warren County Shelter Store.

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Tracy Moser

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 3:27 PM CDT

By William Battle

Tracy Moser is the Manager and the face of the Bowling Green/Warren County Shelter Store.

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Tina Hall is a private chef that uses her food as a way of giving to the community.

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Tina Hall

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 1:03 PM CDT

By William Battle

This week's Hometown Hero is Tina Hall. She is the chef at Foundation Christian Academy and uses her food as a way of giving to the community.

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Katelyn Simpson is a board member for CASA and the founder of the Bowling Green Out of the...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Katelyn Simpson

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 10:08 PM CDT

By William Battle

Katelyn Simpson is the organizer for the "Out of the Darkness" suicide awareness walk in Bowling Green. In its 11th year, she started it to honor her brother who died from suicide and created a community of support and love.

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Joel Hawkins is championing food boxes for families in Bowling Green and Warren County through...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Joel Hawkins

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:33 PM CDT

By William Battle

Joel Hawkins is championing food boxes for families in Bowling Green and Warren County through his non-profit, House on the Hill.

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Dr. Brian Humble is a part of the Street Medicine program at Hotel Inc. He uses his skills to...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Dr. Brian Humble

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT

By William Battle

Dr. Brian Humble is passionate about serving the underserved, especially the homeless and those dealing with addictions. He once ran the House of Refuge in Russellville and helps support his parents’ ministry called Agape.

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Kathy Howard is one of the co-owners of Roy’s Bar-B-Que and has been cooking for residents of...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Kathy Howard

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:49 PM CDT

By William Battle

Kathy Howard is one of the co-owners of Roy’s Bar-B-Que and has been cooking for residents of Logan County and surrounding areas since 1987.

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Kenisha Franklin is the Safety Director at the youth development organization that serves...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Kenisha Franklin

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:51 PM CST

By William Battle

Kenisha Franklin is the Safety Director at the youth development organization that serves children from 6-18 years. They focus on character, leadership, academic success, and healthy lifestyles.

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Residents of Glasgow and Barren County know that when they need help, there is one person that...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero of the Month: Ricky Wooten

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 7:27 PM CST

By WBKO News Staff and William Battle

Residents of Glasgow and Barren County know that when they need help, there is one person that they can always count on to be there.

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For 22 years, WBKO’s Chief Meteorologist Shane Holinde, has been forecasting the weather for...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Shane Holinde

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 4:49 PM CST

By William Battle

For 22 years, WBKO’s Chief Meteorologist Shane Holinde, has been forecasting the weather for Western and South-Central Kentucky; ensuring that our viewers have the most accurate and up-to-date information available.

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Dan Modlin is a local songwriter that is well known in Bowling Green and Nashville.

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Dan Modlin

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 5:41 PM CST

By William Battle

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Dan Modlin

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GLASGOW RESIDENT... CANDIE GRAY IS THE DIRECTOR AT ARCADIA SENIOR LIVING IN BOWLING GREEN......

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Candie Gray

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:35 PM CST

By William Battle

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Candie Gray

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Nicole Rock is the Executive Director of Golden Gate Bridges in Glasgow.

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Nicole Rock

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST

By William Battle

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Nicole Rock

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Mary Osborne has made it her mission to help families that are hungry or have become homeless...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero of the Month: Mary Osbourne

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 6:32 PM CST

By WBKO News Staff and William Battle

Mary Osborne has made it her mission to help families that are hungry or have become homeless in Warren County and surrounding areas.

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Lara Mattingly and her family are foster and adoptive parents who also provide support for...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Lara Mattingly

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:22 PM CST

By William Battle

Lara Mattingly and her family are foster and adoptive parents who also provide support for foster and adoptive families in the region with DCBS.

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Ricky Wooten serves as a counselor with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation at the Kentucky...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Ricky Wooten

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST

By William Battle

Ricky Wooten serves as a counselor with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation at the Kentucky Career Center in Glasgow; helping people with disabilities get jobs and training.

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Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Marleen Sallee

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:34 PM CST

By Derek Parham

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero, Marleen Sallee, lives to serve her community by donating food, clothes, and her time.

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Daniel Tarnagda is the founder of Refuge BG and the coach of the GIHS and Teranga Academy...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero of the Month: Daniel Tarnagda

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST

By WBKO News Staff and William Battle

Daniel Tarnagda is the founder of Refuge BG after his experience of being an immigrant in America. He wanted to help immigrant and refugee families in need.

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Sandra Gross is a Clinical Staff Nurse in Ambulatory Surgery at The Medical Center whose love...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Sandra Gross

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 4:27 PM CST

By William Battle

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Sandra Gross is a Clinical Staff Nurse at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

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For nearly 30 years, Judge Mike Buchanon has served the people of Warren County to make it a...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Mike Buchanon

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 7:15 PM CST

By William Battle

For nearly 30 years, Judge Mike Buchanon has served the people of Warren County to make it a place that everyone can call home.

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Bob Wood walks around the Eaglestone Village subdivision daily to pick up trash and keep the...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Bob Wood

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 6:48 PM CST

By William Battle

Bob Wood walks around the Eaglestone Village subdivision daily to pick up trash and keep the area clean.

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In honor of her father who passed away from kidney disease, Kristin Cartwright donated her...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Kristin Cartwright

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 7:45 PM CST

By William Battle

Kristin Cartwright literally gave a piece of herself to give a complete stranger a chance to live.

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Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Mary Osborne

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:14 PM CST

By William Battle

Mary Osborne has made it her mission to help families that are hungry or have become homeless in Warren County and surrounding areas.

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Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Daniel Tarnagda

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM CST

By William Battle

Daniel Tarnagda is the founder of Refuge BG and the coach of the GIHS and Teranga Academy soccer teams.

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Regina Pedigo, Special Projects Coordinator and a puppeteer with the group takes the message of...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Regina Pedigo educating generations through prominent staple

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 11:18 AM CST

By William Battle

Regina Pedigo, Special Projects Coordinator and a puppeteer with Kentucky Kids on the Block lives the lessons she's taught children for 15 years.

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Carol Shaw honored as November’s Hometown Hero of the Month

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 8:07 AM CST

By WBKO News Staff and Kalup Phillips

This month, Hughes and Coleman have selected Carol Shaw. We first honored Shaw in April 2022.

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Amberly Bush, Orchestra Director at Barren County High School not only enriches the lives of...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Amberly Bush

Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 9:26 AM CDT

By William Battle

Amberly Bush, Orchestra Director at Barren County High School not only enriches the lives of her students in school, but she is also there to help them any way she can

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Aaron Brown is the Director of Recovery Services at the Men’s Addiction Recovery Campus (MARC)...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Aaron Brown

Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 3:28 PM CDT

By William Battle

Aaron Brown is the Director of Recovery Services at the Men’s Addiction Recovery Campus (MARC) and has positively impacted the lives of numerous community members battling addiction.

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Shelly Thomas is the FRYSC Coordinator at Trojan Academy in Barren County. She also leads "The...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Shelly Thomas

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT

By William Battle

Shelly Thomas is the FRYSC Coordinator at Trojan Academy in Barren County. She ensures that families have everything they need from school clothes to Christmas gifts. She is also the leader of "The Resilience Factor," a group making positive changes in Glasgow.

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