Author: Jack Dobbs Bowling Green Daily News

Jack covers city government for the Daily News. Originally from Simpson County, he attended Western Kentucky University and graduated in 2022 with a degree in journalism.

News

SLIDE SHOW: Demonstrators gather at Nashville Road and Campbell Lane

A protest from the local groups SOKY Indivisible and BG Freedom Walkers took place at each corner of the Nashville Road and Campbell Lane intersection ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Saturday, April 12, 2025 1:48 pm

News

Recovery center to open Monday for flood victims

As Bowling Green and Warren County await a presidential disaster declaration to access federal relief for recent flooding, local government has teamed up with a ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Friday, April 11, 2025 3:29 pm

News

Lost River Cave sees flood damage

As a multi-day stretch of heavy rains dumped just over 10 inches of water on Warren County, low lying areas became inundated with flooding, including ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Friday, April 11, 2025 6:00 am

News

NWS confirms EF-2 tornado struck Barren County last week

The National Weather Service office in Louisville has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Barren County during last week’s weather event that brought high ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:55 pm

News

Area flooding recovery continues

As Bowling Green reels from the effects of historic flooding, services from multiple local nonprofits and local and state entities are available for those who ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:19 pm

News

Even as rain leaves, flooding issues continue

Even though a multi-day weather event has now ended, Bowling Green and areas across the region are facing continued flooding and road closures as water ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Monday, April 7, 2025 1:40 pm

Letters To The Editor

Paul response lacking

Instead of responding to a single concern in any letter, and his office not once answering the phone or returning messages, Sen. Rand Paul just ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Sunday, April 6, 2025 6:00 am

Commentary

Want to improve efficiency? Fire the micromanagers and gatekeepers!

Efficiency seems to be the watchword these days in certain governmental circles. With DOGE running amok through the halls of Washington, saving money has become ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Sunday, April 6, 2025 6:00 am

News

Region drenched under heavy rain, floods

High winds and tornado threats that hammered the region Wednesday night gave way to excessive rainfall Thursday and Friday, drenching southcentral Kentucky. By Friday morning, ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Friday, April 4, 2025 1:07 pm

News

West End Greenway completion moving forward

Bowling Green’s ever expanding system of greenways saw renewed attention Tuesday night as city commissioners approved a bid to complete construction of the West End ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Thursday, April 3, 2025 6:00 am

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