🌱 Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest + Purple Toad Winery Coming To BG

Hello, everybody. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Bowling Green Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Partly sunny. High: 79 Low: 57.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy. High: 76 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Bowling Green today:

1. Bowling Green police conducted a patrol stop on a black Dodge truck parked at a Western Kentucky University parking lot. Christopher Upton provided identification and drove away before the officer returned to the truck. The next day, Upton was found exhibiting suspicious behavior at Crown Apartments. A search of the truck uncovered M-30 pills (suspected fentanyl) and 5 grams of methamphetamine. (WBKO)
2. Bowling Green will soon have a new wine tasting room as Paducah's Purple Toad Winery plans to open a location at the intersection of Hunts Lane and Cemetery Road. While Purple Toad already sells its products in local stores, the tasting room will offer unique flavors exclusive to the location. The Dossey family, with strong ties to Bowling Green, chose the city for its growth potential and personal connections. The new tasting room is expected to open in the fall of 2024. (wnky.com)
3. Bowling Green holds a connection to the legendary singer Tina Turner. According to the Historic RailPark and Train Museum, Turner and other renowned Black entertainers used to stay at the Southern Queen Hotel in the city's Shake Rag district. The hotel played a significant role in providing accommodation to Black travelers who faced discrimination elsewhere. The city commission decided to preserve this historic landmark, which served other notable guests like Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, and the Harlem Globetrotters. (wnky.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Bowling Green:

Friday, May 26

• Got You Covered At Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (6:15 PM)

Saturday, May 27

• BGRBA Spring Fest At Tidball's (11:00 AM)
• The PrimaDonna's Mother's Day Celebration! At Ramen Bar (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bowling Green Ballpark was vandalized on May 13, with an unknown individual throwing objects at the ticket office windows and causing damage before fleeing. The public is encouraged to provide any information to South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers for a chance to receive an anonymous tip reward of up to $1,000. (WBKO)
• In collaboration with the Warren County Public Library, LifeWorks at Western Kentucky University unveiled a library specifically designed for the neurodiverse community. This satellite location provides a comprehensive range of resources, including books, DVDs, magazines, audiobooks, and online materials like streaming applications. (Warren County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Capitol's free summer movie series begins on May 30, offering the opportunity to watch an exciting animated superhero film on the big screen. Showtime begins at 12:30 p.m. (The Capitol BG via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll catch up with you soon with a new update!

— 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.