Regional

By Joe Corcoran

Bowling Green, KY – When 14 year old Mary Rachel Nalley of Bowling Green started picking out tunes on her fiddle in the 5th grade, even she didn't think it would land her on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry just four years later. Mary recently came to the studios of WKU Public Radio and shared some of her music with our listeners.

By Lisa Autry

Bowling Green, Ky – Bowling Green's Rand Paul will represent the Republican Party in November's US Senate race. Paul won a decisive victory Tuesday over Secretary of State Trey Grayson, and will now face Democratic Attorney General Jack Conway, who won the Democratic primary. WKU Public Radio's Lisa Autry was at the Rand Paul election party when it was announced he secured the GOP nomination.

By Dan Modlin

Nashville, TN – As the city of Nashville works to recover from historic flooding, some songwriter organizations in that city are helping to lead volunteer efforts. Bart Herbison is the Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. He says many people in the music business suffered significant equipment and instrument losses. Still, city leaders say Nashville is "open for business." Dan Modlin has our story.

By Lisa Autry

Bowling Green, Ky – Six months after a WKU Math Professor was found stabbed to death, her colleagues are keeping her memory alive. Dr. Bettina Richmond was remembered recently at a special service on campus. Dr. Richmond was found in her van outside the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department last November. Her killer remains free. Lisa Autry has this update.

By Lisa Autry

Bowling Green, KY – Bowling Green eye surgeon Rand Paul is making his first run at public office. Paul has made quite a splash, garnering a great deal of national attention as he leads many public opinion polls in the Republican Senate primary election. Paul told our Lisa Autry the greatest threat to the nation is the growing debt level. The Warren County Republican also says he would push for a balanced budget amendment and ban on earmarks if elected to the Senate.