🌱 Bourbon Prize Raffle + Former UK Player Talks Basketball In Japan

Hello, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Bowling Green and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community.

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But first, today's weather:

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

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Here are the top 4 stories in and around Bowling Green today:

1. Habitat for Humanity of Bowling Green/Warren County is hosting a national raffle, Bourbon to Build, offering 37 prized bourbon bottles, including a grand prize of six bottles of Pappy Van Winkle. The proceeds of the raffle will benefit Habitat for Humanity housing projects in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and larger Warren County. (VinePair)
2. Groovy Gus Donuts, previously known as the Groovy Gus Donut Bus, has opened a physical shop in the Ford Centre on Scottsville Road, Bowling Green. The store will offer gluten-free options every Wednesday and Saturday, along with coffee and apple cider slushies. Steve and Cindi Garden aim to spread joy in the Bowling Green community, and they plan to continue using their food truck on a limited basis until the shop is running smoothly. (WNKY 40)
3. Former Kentucky basketball player Josh Harrellson is currently playing professional basketball in Japan, where he recently reached over 5,000 points. Harrellson has played with several NBA teams and overseas in three other countries before finding a permanent home in Japan. He is averaging 11.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game. In an interview, Harrellson said he could still play until he's 40 but doesn't want to, adding that he wants to spend more time with his family at home. (Bowling Green Daily News)
4. Kentucky governor candidates are discussing what, if any, policy changes they would like to see related to guns after a week of gun violence in Louisville. In an interview with the Courier Journal, four of the top Republican candidates said they did not support changing specific gun policies, instead focusing on mental health and protecting Second Amendment rights, while Somerset Mayor Alan Keck expressed his support for giving Louisville more autonomy. Democratic Governor Andy Beshear's campaign manager indicated that Beshear supports a "red flag" law, discontinuing the mandated resale of murder weapons and giving Louisville more autonomy on gun laws. (Subscription: Courier Journal)

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Today in Bowling Green:

• Sensory Story Time At Warren County Public Library - Bob Kirby Branch (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The National Weather Service commemorates the 25th anniversary of a severe weather outbreak that occurred in the Bowling Green area on Apr. 16, 1998. The storm produced baseball-sized hail, tornadoes, and flooding, causing major damage to 4,000 homes and businesses and resulting in three deaths. Read more about the storm at the link. (Kentucky Today)
• Anna Drexel broke the school record in the 400-meter dash at Greenwood High School Track and Field with a time of 58.35 at the Heart of the Bluegrass meet, breaking a 24-year record. (WNKY 40)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Bowling Green area! Get all the property details at the link. (Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! 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.