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Kentucky lawmakers visit Indiana freestanding birth center
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A group of Kentucky lawmakers visited a freestanding birth center in Indiana Thursday to learn about an issue that promises to come up again during the 2025 legislative session. Tree of Life, a freestanding birthing center in Jeffersonville — right across the Ohio River from Louisville...
Fudge Sold at Marshalls Stores in IN, IL & KY Recalled For Potential Mold Contamination
According to a press release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a Canadian fudge company has recalled a product sold in Marshalls and TJMAXX stores nationwide, including Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky "due to potential mold growth contamination." Montreal Fudge May Be Contaminated with Mold Growth. The company, Authentik Fudge...
Kentucky data expert discusses the impact of the state’s beloved 120 counties
Organizers for the 120th Kentucky State Fair have themed this year’s event around celebrating all 120 counties. A local data expert shares how people move in and around those counties, and if he thinks that number could change.
Country ham nets $10.5M for charity as Kelly, Joe Craft break own record at Farm Bureau breakfast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Republican megadonors once again were the highest bidders at Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Country Ham Breakfast charity auction. Kelly Craft, a former United Nations ambassador and 2023 Republican gubernatorial candidate, and her husband, coal executive Joe Craft, bid a record $10.5 million Thursday morning for the country ham that was crowned champion of the 2024 Kentucky State Fair.
Daviess Co. multi-theft suspect in custody after vehicle pursuit
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A burglary suspect is behind bars after a two day search comes to an end in Daviess County. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office says Scottie Brooks was arrested Friday morning after being connected to several thefts and burglaries in the Yelvington area. Deputies say they attempted to arrest Brooks on Wednesday […]
Library board has another opening
As legendary New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra would say, “it’s déja’ vu all over again” for Daviess Fiscal Court. Just four months after Fiscal Court went through a contentious appointment process to fill the Daviess County Public Library board seat vacated by Harry Pedigo, the exercise will now begin again after board member Chris Gendek submitted his resignation this week, citing his ...
Popular Owensboro Halloween Store Ready to Wreak ‘Havoc’ in New Location
In June, BOGO Fireworks, for the first time in its history here in Owensboro, was in a brick and mortar location. Prior to 2024, Joni Autry operated her successful fireworks business under a tent located in a variety of places on the south end of Frederica Street. For years, that tent was situated in the side parking lot of Office Depot behind Panera Bread Company. It later moved behind Towne Square Mall. Even later, Joni set up shop in front of Towne Square Mall. But, this year, she managed to move BOGO inside the former Stay Fit location at J.R. Miller Boulevard. Now, she's doing the same thing with her popular Halloween business- Halloween Havoc.
Webster County High School receives $5,000 from T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Program
T-Mobile officials announced earlier this month, T-Mobile announced a $2 million grand prize football field technology makeover called T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights giving small-town high schools across the country a chance to win big.
Atwell, Catholic score points in win over Apollo
Brady Atwell picked up where he left off last season in Owensboro Catholic’s opening game of the high school football season. Atwell, a senior All-State quarterback, threw for four touchdowns and ran for two others in the Aces commanding 50-13 win over Apollo on Friday night at Eagle Stadium. “It was a really good start,” Atwell said. “We knew what we were going to do early, run the ball and ...
Grab Bag: Never Know Mercantile has variety of merchandise
The sign in the 11-booth area in the back right corner of T&T Vendors Mall, 601 Commerce Drive, says “Never Know Mercantile.” Carol Huff, the owner, explains, “I buy pallets and things at auction. My husband said we never know what we’re going to get. That’s where the name came from.” It’s kind of like buying a grab bag. A pallet is a bundle of products that have either been returned by buyers ...
Red Devils fall 27-17 to CAL in opener
Christian Academy-Louisville quarterback Connor Hodge threw three touchdowns and ran for another to lead the visiting Centurions to a 27-17 victory against Owensboro on the season-opening Friday night at Rash Stadium. The Red Devils were hampered by an offensive passing interference penalty that wiped out a go-ahead touchdown and two turnovers — all within the final four minutes of the second ...
Owensboro comes up just short vs. Louisville Christian
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Louisville Christian beat the Owensboro Red Devils 21 to 17. Louisville Christian will head back home to face off against Heritage Hills next week, while the Red Devils will go up against Bowling Green.
JD Vance's Kentucky fundraiser appearance to now take place in Lexington. What we know
A reception fundraiser for Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance scheduled for Monday has moved to Lexington, campaign officials confirmed to The Courier Journal on Friday. Vance campaign communications director William Martin confirmed said the Trump 47 Committee-sponsored event, originally scheduled to take place in Pikeville, will instead happen in Lexington. A reason was not...
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