🌱 Kentucky Legalizes Sports Betting + St. Teresa’s Thrift Store Moves

Morning, Bowling Green! I'm back with your new copy of the Bowling Green Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and comfortable. High: 71 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bowling Green:

1. Bowling Green was thankfully spared from the weekend's tornado. With the intense storms over the weekend, it's a relief that we weren't in the path of a devastating tornado over the weekend. Unfortunately, Friday night’s tornado outbreak left 21 people dead across the midwest and midsouth. (BG Daily News)
2. Mint Gaming Hall is poised to take advantage of a new bill that legalizes sports betting in Kentucky. Representatives from the hall say they’re getting right to work, incorporating the opportunity to offer both race and sportsbooks and aiming to keep residents from Tennessee-bordering counties in the commonwealth come football season. (wnky.com)
3. St. Teresa’s Thrift Store has found a new home. Displaced from the current location because of 2021 tornado damage, St. Teresa’s Thrift Store will soon occupy a new home at the Fairview Plaza Shopping Center. While there isn't a concrete open date for the new location, employees are hoping for a late May/early June date. (WBKO)

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Today in Bowling Green:

• Circle Of Prayer Men’s Group At First Christian Church (9:00 AM)
• Sensory Storytime At Bob Kirby Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Bunny Photo Experience At Greenwood Mall (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in Bowling Green? Lucky for you, new homes in the area are up for sale. Take a look at the new single-family three-bed, two-bath home for $299,900 or the five-bed and four-bath residence for $615,000. (Bowling Green Patch)
• The Kentucky Grand Hotel and Spa was recently named one of the Best Spa Resorts in Kentucky by The Travel magazine. After a relaxing day at the spa, don't forget to visit the restaurant and bar! (The Travel)
• Southern Lanes has a great offer for spring break activities. Residents can get a wristband for $15 that allows them to enjoy two games of bowling, shoe rental, unlimited laser tag, mini golf, and bumper cars all Spring Break! (Southern Lanes via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.