SUMMARY: The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKYPAC) in Bowling Green is hosting a festive lineup this holiday season. Highlights include the new musical “The Best Gift: A Christmas Carol Musical” by Ramsey Theatre Company on November 21-22, and returning favorites like Orchestra Kentucky’s “J.C. Kirby and Son Christmas Spectacular” on December 13. Other events are “A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage” on November 25, BG OnStage’s “Yes Virginia: The Musical” on December 4, The Gatlin Brothers’ 70th Anniversary Tour on December 6, the “Nutcracker: Magical Christmas Ballet” on December 8, and Natalie Grant & Danny Gokey’s Celebrate Christmas Tour on December 11. Tickets for many shows are available online. Christmas at SKYPAC is sponsored by Wendy’s Bowling Green and Clark Beverage Group.

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SUMMARY: Michael Gainey, a 70-year-old family medicine doctor from Harrison County, Kentucky, was sentenced to 80 months in prison for unlawfully distributing controlled substances. Pleading guilty to seven counts, Gainey prescribed drugs like hydrocodone and oxycodone to patients with whom he had ongoing personal relationships, disregarding legitimate medical practices from 2015 through 2023. He must serve 85% of his sentence and will be supervised for three years post-release. Officials emphasized the importance of zero tolerance toward physicians abusing prescribing authority amid the opioid crisis. The DEA and Bluegrass Narcotics Taskforce investigated, with prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorney Andy Boone.

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SUMMARY: A two-vehicle crash occurred Tuesday night on Scottsville Road in Alvaton, Kentucky, involving 33-year-old Jamin Pewett of Bowling Green. Deputies say Pewett lost control of his vehicle, crossing into oncoming lanes and causing the other car to roll over. The other vehicle was driven by a woman with an infant inside. Authorities believe Pewett intentionally tried to hit her vehicle. Pewett was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree assault (domestic violence) and one count of first-degree child abuse. No injuries were reported, but the infant was to be checked by a medical provider later.

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