Jack Dobbs, Author at 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.

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Immigrant now giving back to refugee community

Issa Bawa taught himself English by watching language videos on YouTube. Now a refugee training coordinator with the South Central Workforce Development Board, he is ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 1:24 pm

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City police, fire look forward to completed training center

Starting this spring, personnel from Bowling Green’s police and fire departments will complete their training under one roof as construction on the city’s joint police ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 pm

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Paul speaks on priorities for new committee leadership role

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, is prioritizing several security measures as he prepares to enter a Chairmanship role on the Senate’s Homeland Security and ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 pm

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Mammoth Cave begins large rehabilitation project

Work has begun on a $3.5 million rehabilitation project at Mammoth Cave National Park that will see one of its most popular trails upgraded to ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Monday, January 13, 2025 9:52 am

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New playground equipment, scoreboards on the way to city parks

New playground equipment is on the way to two city parks this year after Bowling Green city commissioners approved the purchases Tuesday night for Parker ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Sunday, January 12, 2025 6:00 am

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Veterans nursing home begins staffing, eyes Valentine’s Day completion date

Hiring has begun and a construction completion date of Feb. 14 is being eyed for the Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center, a skilled ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 6:00 am

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Small Business Accelerator eyeing completion this month

The Housing Authority of Bowling Green is gearing up for the opening of the Houchens Industries Small Business Accelerator this month, an addition to the ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Sunday, January 5, 2025 6:00 am

High School Sports

SLIDE SHOW: Woodford County defeats Purples 66-63

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by Jack Dobbs, Sunday, January 5, 2025 3:42 am

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Humane Society embarking on needed expansion

“We can hardly keep our heads above water.” This is how Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society head Lorri Hare described her organization’s current situation, ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 6:00 am

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State Police investigating fatal wreck in Simpson County

FRANKLIN — One person is dead after a collision in Franklin Sunday night, and the Kentucky State Police are investigating the accident. Eric Green, 33, ... Read more

by Jack Dobbs, Monday, December 30, 2024 4:45 pm

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