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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a BG grad says America urgently needs a stronger Space Force
  • How a Bowling Green teen ended up singing for H.E.R. on TV
  • How soaring diesel prices could hit Bowling Green grocery bills next

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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
  • Monday: Sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Role of Space Force discussed with BG Rotary (bgdailynews.com) — Bowling Green residents heard a hometown perspective on national security as retired Gen. Chance Saltzman, a Bowling Green High School graduate and former Space Force operations chief, briefed the local Rotary Club on why space is now a critical military domain. He explained how satellites underpin everything from GPS and weather to farming and defense, and why the young service branch expects to double in size soon.
   

2. Bowling Green's Eden Valor performs, is surprised by H.E.R. on 'Jennifer Hudson Show' (wnky.com) — A young singer from Bowling Green, Eden Valor, just performed "Best Part" on The Jennifer Hudson Show and was stunned when her idol H.E.R. walked onstage to meet her. The Grammy-winning artist praised Eden's talent, offered ongoing support to her and her family, and said the local teen inspires her as well.
   

3. Rising diesel prices put pressure on farmers, food supply chain (wnky.com) — Farmers and truckers in Bowling Green and south-central Kentucky are feeling a financial squeeze as diesel prices have more than doubled since last year, driven largely by the war with Iran. Higher fuel costs are raising expenses from field work to food transport, and experts say real relief likely depends on how the conflict unfolds, potentially affecting grocery prices for local families.
   

4. Pulaski County stays undefeated with thrilling 36-35 comeback win over South Warren (wymt.com) — Fans in Bowling Green saw a heartbreaker as South Warren fell 36-35 at home to undefeated Pulaski County, which converted a go-ahead two-point try with just 18 seconds left. The Spartans led 28-14 at halftime and reclaimed the advantage late, but a pick-six and several long touchdown runs fueled the Maroons' dramatic fourth-quarter comeback.
   

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