🌱 25 Years After Devastating Storms + Youngest Freedom Rider Speech

Hey, friends. I'm back with your new copy of the Bowling Green Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Bowling Green today:

1. The National Weather Service commemorates the 25th anniversary of a severe weather outbreak that occurred in and around the Bowling Green area on Apr. 16, 1998. The outbreak caused significant damage in six counties across south-central Kentucky, totaling over $500 million in damages and resulting in three deaths. (Kentucky Today)
2. The Capitol Arts Theater opened its doors on Tuesday to showcase Hezekiah Watkins, a Civil Rights activist who became the youngest Freedom Rider at 13 years old in the 1960s. Watkins shared his story and experiences on stage and was hosted by the Warren County Public Library. Despite disobeying his mother's orders to stay home, Watkins took the chance to see the Freedom Riders when they came to his town, which inspired him. (wnky.com)
3. A man died at the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Plano Road in Warren County. The police have not released the man's identity. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the incident. (WBKO)

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Today in Bowling Green:

• Design Review Board Meeting At City Commission Chambers (5:00 PM)
• April Coffee And Conversations (BG Business Women) At Wild Eggs Bowling Green (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Bowling Green outdoor farmers market is set to return this weekend from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 22. It will be held at SoKY Marketplace. (SoKY)
• Tracy Moser is a retired entrepreneur who now manages the Bowling Green/Warren County Shelter Store and fosters animals. During the pandemic, she shifted her focus to fundraising for the Humane Society and hosts online auctions every Thursday night. (WBKO)
• The Habitat for Humanity of Bowling Green/Warren County is hosting a national raffle that includes 37 coveted bottles of bourbon. The annual fundraiser is the chapter’s “most successful” initiative of the year and benefits housing projects throughout Warren County. (Vine Pair)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.