In the midst of what many have dubbed a "loneliness epidemic," local bookstores are building relationships with customers that are far more than transactional.
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Local Bosnian-Americans gathered in Bowling Green to watch a historic World Cup match between the United States men’s national team and Bosnia-Herzegovina, while community leaders reflected on their journey 30 years after the Bosnian War.
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Barren River Area Safe Space, or BRASS, is expanding services to survivors of domestic violence by going on the road. The Bowling Green-based nonprofit unveiled its new Mobile Advocacy Response Unit in downtown Franklin on Tuesday.
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Cumberland County is one of at least 18 local municipalities in Kentucky declaring a local state of emergency after the weekend flooding.
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A judge has disqualified London Mayor Randall Weddle from the November general election. Laurel Circuit Judge Michael Caperton ruled that Weddle failed to meet the residency requirement to be a mayoral candidate.
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Freshwater mussels are scattered throughout waterways in Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, playing a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. But populations are dwindling, and researchers want to better understand the causes.
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Federal agents tried to track David Streever to his home and hotel, and left him a warning notice that a critical email he sent the former head of ICE may have been illegal. Now he's suing.
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"Reverend Ray" Broshears founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers in 1973. The group's impact is still felt today.
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The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's "incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision."
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For the nation's 250th birthday, President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had opposing visions of America. And, the U.S. and Belgium face off today in the FIFA World Cup.
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Spouses of U.S. citizens have traditionally had a special place in immigration law. That's no longer the case, according to the administration and immigration lawyers.
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A new study of people 80 and older with exceptional gaits finds fast walkers have about a 50% lower risk of cognitive decline, showing the connection between physical health and brain health.
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