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A bloody border – Sandford Duncan Inn from Simpson County Tourism Commission

June 25, 2024 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

The war between the north and south in America has long been discussed and studied in American history. This clash, which tore Kentucky families apart in the mid 1800’s, is the topic of an upcoming […]

Come enjoy YOUR kind of music in Franklin!

July 28, 2022 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

Summer is winding down, but we are going to crank up the music in downtown Franklin, Kentucky for the 2nd Annual Summer Vibes Music Festival on Saturday, August 27th. The event kicks off at 1pm […]

Happy Birthday, SOKY Happenings!

June 5, 2026 0

I doubt there are more than two or three people that notice the small bit of info on the SOKY Happenings Contents page that tells the volume and issue numbers. Heck, most people in today’s [...]
WCPL’s Summer Reading Program: Not JUST for Kids!

June 5, 2026 0

While the primary goal of the Warren County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is to help kids in school avoid the “summer slide” that impedes educational progress, its secondary aims are to pull in readers [...]
On Stage and On the Screen: Entertainment at The Capitol

June 5, 2026 0

Visiting downtown Bowling Green has been a treat for both locals and out-of-towners for decades! With the addition of new businesses and community events in and around Fountain Square in recent years, the downtown scene [...]
Summer Memories Await at SKYPAC!

June 5, 2026 0

The summer months are officially here, and that means more time for fun, making memories, and spending time with the people you love most. Make SKYPAC one of your go-to destinations this summer for experiences [...]

PRISM! “The Musical Spirit of WKU!”

December 31, 2017 Comments Off on PRISM! “The Musical Spirit of WKU!”

by Scott Harris The annual PRISM concert is an amazing event and reflects the true spirit of the WKU Department of Music. Featuring almost every performance ensemble in the WKU Department of Music, this single [...]
Gift giving and decorating made easy this Holiday Season from Off The Square Mercantile

December 7, 2024 Comments Off on Gift giving and decorating made easy this Holiday Season from Off The Square Mercantile

Off The Square kicked off their Holiday Season last month with a community-wide open house event. Located right off the square in downtown Glasgow, the girls are ready to help you with all your Holiday [...]
Celebrate Johnny and June Cash in Franklin

March 1, 2023 Comments Off on Celebrate Johnny and June Cash in Franklin

Country icons Johnny Cash and June Carter were married in Franklin, Kentucky on March 1, 1968. To celebrate, the Simpson County Tourism is hosting an inaugural Walk the Line – A Johnny and June Pop [...]
Experience Christmas Eve Eve with Real Life Church

December 8, 2020 Comments Off on Experience Christmas Eve Eve with Real Life Church

Christmas is right around the corner and there is no shortage of church activities taking place on Christmas Eve, but one local church started a fun tradition on a not-so-traditional day and it is sure [...]