🌱 Rand Paul Statement + 2021 Shooting Hearing + Bill Signed Into Law

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Bowling Green Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 61 Low: 35.
• Thursday: Partly sunny. High: 68 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Bowling Green today:

1. Senator Rand Paul released a statement asking for prayers for a staff member who was brutally attacked in Washington, D.C. over the weekend. The senator thanked first responders, hospital staff, and police for their actions and stated that the suspect has been arrested. No further information regarding the incident has been disclosed. (wnky.com)
2. Michael Burgett, who is accused of fatally shooting Robert Cherry in 2021 here in Bowling Green, will have a competency hearing on Jun. 26 to determine if he is fit to stand trial. Burgett has been evaluated at the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center, with the report expected to be ready in May or June. Burgett is currently serving sentences for multiple drug convictions and has been charged with murder, first-degree wanton endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence in connection with Cherry's death. (Bowling Green Daily News)
3. House Bill 32 has been signed into law in Kentucky, allowing individuals to work in school systems without a high school diploma, which will benefit special populations and make classified positions more available. State Representative Kevin Jackson, who sponsored the bill, hopes to create change in school systems. Superintendents from Warren and Barren County Public Schools believe this change will help their international and older populations who are still in the workforce. (wnky.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Bowling Green:

Wednesday, March 29

• Red Cross Blood Drive At Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center (10:30 AM)
• SKYCTC Hispanic Resource Fair At Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College Welcome Center (2:00 PM)
• WCPL Egg Hunt At WCPL Main Branch (6:00 PM)

Thursday, March 30

• WCPL Egg Hunt At WCPL Buchanon Branch (5:00 PM)
• Steal The Pint Night At Mellow Mushroom (6:00 PM)
• MoonBeings? At Hardin Planetarium (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Clients at Med Center Health’s Adult Day Center in Kentucky planted raised garden beds, thanks to a grant provided by the BRIGHT Coalition, and will use the vegetables grown in the beds for nutritious recipes. The center serves adults with disabilities and provides daily activities for them, including educational opportunities. (WBKO)
• Independence Bank presented checks from its Horses of Hope fundraising event to Bowling Green and Warren County Public School Districts. The Horses of Hope project featured life-sized fiberglass horses painted by art students from Mayfield, Dawson Springs, and Bowling Green to raise money for communities affected by the Dec. 2021 tornadoes. (WBKO)
• It's worth noting that in Kentucky, insurance coverage may include cholesterol screening tests. Statistics show that 6.6 percent of Warren County residents have coronary artery disease, 37.1 percent have high blood pressure, 3.1 percent have had a stroke, and 37.2 percent are obese - all of which elevate the risk for heart attack or stroke. (Appalachian News-Express)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with another 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.