In perhaps any other year, an attempt to ban shooting sports in high schools would be dismissed and no eyebrows would be raised. However, in the current political climate, New York's bill that would end riflery, trap shooting and archery in public schools is gaining attention, if not traction.

There are a lot of reasons to visit Owensboro, nestled on a scenic bend of the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Music fans are attracted to the area's ties to the roots of bluegrass, including the many festivals held every year, along with the unique International Bluegrass Music Museum. If you're a fan of barbecue, there's the world-famous International Bar-B-Q Festival and Owensboro's signature barbecued mutton and burgoo. More importantly, though, if you're a sports fan, there's the fact that Owensboro, the state's fourth-largest city, was picked by Sports Illustrated magazine as its "No. 1 Sportstown" in Kentucky. This city has venues for soccer, softball, tennis, football, ice hockey and figure skating, golf and so much more.

This vibrant Southern community, conveniently located just 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Tennessee, includes the cities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne, and Eagleville. Rutherford County's central location, within a day's drive of 75 percent of the United States population, free county-wide parking and award-winning services, make it your next host site.

In an age where multiple sports options exist, getting the next generation involved in golf has long been a challenge - and girls are the most challenging demographic of all. The LPGA*USGA Girls Golf program aims to help players and their parents overcome barriers and enjoy the sport.

"A place where the windows clean the people."

~Bob Hope, on his definition of a horse race track