so, what happened in your hometown today?

So, there was a shooting at Western Kentucky University's main campus and or South Campus today. And then there wasn't a shooting at Western Kentucky University's main campus and or South Campus today. Both campuses were on lock-down. It was making the national news. I threw-up in my mouth a little. And the rest of the country learned Bowling Green is "about an hour north of Nashville". But, thankfully, the latest word from WKU's website:

All Clear Has Been Issued By WKU Police.

Everything seems to be okay. Thank You Lord! One person has been arrested. All classes have been cancelled for the rest of the day. And we know that WKU has measures in place for such events and there emergency alert system worked.

An earlier report from wbko.com:

The South Campus building on Nashville Road was evacuated earlier following reports that one or more persons were observed in the building with weapons.

WKU Police, Bowling Green Police and State Police have conducted an extensive search of the building and the premises.

At this time, the police have been unable to find any witnesses or evidence to support earlier reports that weapons were present.

Following this, WKU PD received an unconfirmed report of shots fired in the vicinity of Pearce Ford Tower on the WKU main campus.

Police have confirmed that there was a physical altercation not involving weapons between individuals that occurred in or near PFT, but the police are interviewing witnesses on the scene to determine if weapons were or are present, or if shots were fired.

At this time, the campus emergency warning system has been activated. Students and employees have been advised to remain indoors, in secure areas, until an "all clear" is issued.

I'm glad everything is okay. Because if anybody injured or otherwise maimed Big Red they would be in for a world of hurt. Those Red Towels can leave some pretty painful welts.

jennifer's name bowling green's new baseball team contest: the winner!

Well, I don’t know how to tell y’all this. But I won. The Spelunkers got the highest number of votes. Yay me ? ? ?

I’ve decided to give prizes to the participants who suggested the two other names that made the final round - Sarah, The Cave Bats, and Adam, The Cave Crickets.

A hearty thanks to all who participated!

There is an official name BG’s professional baseball team contest going on. Name suggestions closed earlier this week. I submited The Spelunkers. Learn more here and stay tuned!

Thanks again to everyone!

jennifer's name bowling green's new baseball team contest: round 3

Round 3

There is a new poll in the right margin where you can vote in the final round of my little unofficial Name Bowling Green’s Professional Baseball Team Contest. A prize will be given to the person who suggested the winning team name once the team arrives in BG and puts some official merchandise on sale.

The top three names from Round 2 are:

• Cave Bats
• Cave Crickets
• Spelunkers

Voting closes Thursday, June 26 at 9:00 pm CST.

Vote! Pass it on.

1 more day

One more day to participate in Round I of the name Bowling Green's new baseball team contest.

the spelunkers? or the mid-life crises?

Guess what? Bowling Green is getting a minor league baseball team in Spring 2009!! And a new baseball stadium!!! And I’m coming across really excited! And I don’t even like baseball!Okay, it is kind of exciting that we’ll have a professional sports team in our friendly (small) city. The A team, The Columbus Catfish, is coming from Georgia. I am dying to find out what the name of our team will be! That part I am excited about. I would say there is a 67% chance it will have something to do with the Corvette. But I’m really pulling for the Bowling Green Spelunkers.
To celebrate Bowling Green’s new baseball team let’s have a contest!

1) Leave a comment, by clicking on the word "Comments" below, with your suggestion for the name of Bowling Green’s baseball team.
2) Next Wednesday, June 18th, I’ll post everyone’s suggestions and then we’ll take a vote.
3) Whoever wins will get … I don’t know! Something from the new baseball team when they arrive.

Websites with info about Bowing Green:

• Bowling Green Professional Baseball
• bgky.org
• Wikipedia
• Visitbgky.com