Operation PRIDE, Inc.

08/25/2026

At the President of the United States and the Governor of Kentucky’s directive, starting tomorrow morning, the American flags will be lowered due to the death of Dolly Parton.

08/25/2026

Smiths Grove gateway fundraising is about halfway to its goal as donor support grows. Read more about the proposed I-65 project.

08/25/2026

Former County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon is addressing the Smiths Grove City Council and is updating everyone on the status of the Smiths Grove gateway.

08/24/2026

Here is the correct link for personalizing the new Operation PRIDE license plate
https://drive.ky.gov/Vehicles/Pages/License-Plates.aspx

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Public Notice:
Following up on last month’s announcement at the Smiths Grove City Commission meeting, regarding the newly proposed I-65 N Welcome Gateway, We are making a progress report at SG City Commission tonight at 7pm at
Smiths Grove City Hall,
146 S Main Street.
Smiths Grove, Ky. 42171

As with all of the other Gateway improvements along the Interstate, this Welcome Gateway to Smiths Grove KY at Exit 38, will be paid for with private contributions from interested community supporters, individuals and businesses. There will be no government funding for the construction of the wall, signage, fences, landscaping or or lighting.

THANKS for your support!
Hope to see you there tonight!

For further information, you may contact Melanie Lawrence, at
Beautify the Bluegrass
Beautifi-65
Operation PRIDE
270-745-0090

08/06/2026

Thank you to the Logan & Kristen Brewer family for their support of Operation PRIDE and its mission to make Bowling Green and Warren County a more beautiful place to live, work, and, play. Their support ensures that Bowling Green and Warren County will maintain our beautiful entrances and corridors that welcome travelers and residents alike.

08/01/2026

Thank you to Doyle Wealth Management Group Stifel for becoming a Partner With PRIDE. Your support helps to make Bowling Green and Warren County a more beautiful place to live, work, and play.

07/28/2026

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – City leaders got their first look at a proposed gateway project that could one day welcome visitors to the community. During Monday night’s city commission meeting, Operation PRIDE representatives presented plans for a monument similar to the gateways located at the entrances...