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Greetings Bowling Green! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will 331 new AKFA jobs reshape Bowling Green’s economy?
  • How one Bowling Green custodian became a true Hometown Hero
  • How Bowling Green neighbors surprised 53 local seniors with holiday gifts

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rather cloudy, warm and misty, with a high of 65 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy; warm and misty, temps: high: 68, low: 62.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Uzbekistan-Based AKFA Aluminum Solutions Plans Bowling Green, Kentucky, Production Operations (areadevelopment.com) — Bowling Green is set to gain 331 new full-time jobs as Uzbekistan-based AKFA Aluminum Solutions opens an $80 million production facility in the Kentucky Transpark. Backed by state tax incentives, the plant will feature advanced aluminum manufacturing and aligns with local leaders’ push for global innovation and high-quality jobs for residents.
   

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2. Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Jonathan Sturdivant (wbko.com) — A Bowling Green custodian at Rockfield Elementary is being celebrated for the joy and encouragement he brings to students and staff every day. Jonathan Sturdivant’s upbeat attitude, high-fives, and heartfelt reminders to “have a good day” have made him a Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero in the school community.
   

3. Residents receive holiday joy at Massey Springs Senior Living - WNKY News 40 Television (wnky.com) — Bowling Green seniors at Massey Springs Senior Living just received a big dose of holiday cheer, thanks to the Highland Stables Social Club’s Sparkle Social fundraiser. Club members and their children personally delivered gifts to all 53 residents, brightening the season for many who may not see family often and highlighting the strong intergenerational support in the community.
   

4. Kentucky farm helps reindeer thrive in shifting temperatures (spectrumnews1.com) — A unique Reindeer Farm in Bowling Green keeps reindeer year-round, drawing visitors who are surprised to learn how well the animals adapt to Kentucky’s warmer climate. Co-owner Jessica Anderson explains how acclimation, domestication, and annual antler shedding help the herd thrive here.
   

5. Hilltoppers rally late to earn 27-16 win over Southern Miss in New Orleans Bowl (wbko.com) — Western Kentucky fans in Bowling Green can celebrate a New Orleans Bowl victory, as the Hilltoppers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Southern Miss 27–16. Big runs from George Hart III and Marvis Parrish sealed the win and capped WKU’s season on a high note.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bowling Green

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    Saturday December 27
  • Varsity Boys Basketball @ Graves County High School
    Warren County , 2424 Zion Rd , Henderson
    3:00 pm
    • Sunday December 28
  • Varsity Boys Basketball vs Mayfield High School
    Warren County , 2424 Zion Rd , Henderson
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Female black and white husky escaped (again) but collar broke so no tags to ID her.
    Answers to “Two Socks”. She could be in the Potter Gray/Bent Tree/Briarwood area. Please call 270-991-4566 (Nextdoor Bowling Green)
  • 3 male kittens born on September 27th all have been netured, first shots, rabies shots, microchipped, paperwork included showing so
    kittens are playful and litter box trained fee 45$ only to ease my mind that they'll be taken care of 2 cream color tabby and one orang color tabby (Nextdoor Cumberland Trace)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Bowling Green. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Cook in Bowling Green. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bowling Green here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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