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African American genealogy can be a struggle to begin

January 28, 2021 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

Maya Angelou said, “The more you know of your history, the more liberated you are.” Knowing where and how our ancestors lived helps us understand them better and ourselves better. All genealogy can be challenging […]

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 [...]

North of Nashville

October 2, 2021 Comments Off on North of Nashville

So I have a question for my Country music peers. We cool with Morgan Wallen now? Is his never-quantified arbitrary punishment over? Are we allowed to play his music again? To promote his shows? Who [...]
Join the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce Garden Spot Run and Walk

June 28, 2023 Comments Off on Join the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce Garden Spot Run and Walk

It’s a mid-August Saturday morning. The moon is on the wane and the sun has not yet shown itself. Activity is beginning to pick up. Tables are being set up, boxes brought out, sound systems [...]
Christmas Cardinals from the Wild Bird and Nature Store

December 7, 2024 Comments Off on Christmas Cardinals from the Wild Bird and Nature Store

Cardinals are a popular symbol of Christmas for many reasons. Cardinals are a symbol of hope and joy during the Christmas season. Their song is thought to be a message from the heavens, reminding people of hope [...]
Run for a cause: REALTORS® host Bubble Run to fight hunger

September 3, 2025 Comments Off on Run for a cause: REALTORS® host Bubble Run to fight hunger

The REALTORS® Association of Southern Kentucky invites you to lace up for a purpose at the 2nd Annual REALTORS® Hope for Hunger Bubble Run! This fun, family-friendly 5K Run/2K Walk is more than just a good time, it’s [...]