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Fort Knox Freedom Fest ’24 a blast for all in attendance
Fort Knox, Kentucky, a direct representation of a bastion of freedom, hosted its annual fireworks display and all the fun and exciting patriotic activities that go along with celebrating our Nation’s 248th Birthday. Their Fourth of July holiday kicked off at 9 am with the “Firecracker 5K”, the final race in a three-part series to earn the medal to complete the entire tank. Despite warm and humid conditions, the race was sold out, and all the runners, decked out in their finest red, white, and blue, had a fantastic start to their day’s celebrations. Moving into the afternoon, the skies became dark and dreary, the storm clouds emptied their floodgates fast and furiously, and the evening’s activities looked in peril and possibly postponed. As luck would have it, the skies cleared into the early evening hours, the chances of further rain dissipated, and the Fourth activities commenced promptly at 6 pm.
'A city coming together': Gov. Andy Beshear provides update after touring west Louisville tornado damage
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear and city officials visited wet Louisville on Friday to tour damage left behind by Thursday's tornado near the Parkland neighborhood. Beshear will be joined by Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Metro Emergency Services Executive Director Jody Meiman. They will be surveying damage and visiting residents in west Louisville early in the afternoon, according to governor's office.
'Flattering to him and to Kentucky': Kentucky Dems weigh in on Gov. Beshear's political future, national attention
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As Democrats try to figure out their best path forward to succeed in the November election, President Joe Biden is working to quell any concerns about his health or mental fitness. Biden hosted dozens of Democratic governors on Wednesday evening, including 10 in person in Washington...
This Strange Hot Dog is the Most Googled in Kentucky
Have you ever tried the most Googled hot dog in Kentucky? I've never even heard of it. It's that time of year when folks will be firing up their grill for cookouts with friends and family, especially with the 4th of July being this week. One of the most popular foods that people make is hot dogs. The hot dogs being made at the July 4th BBQ are almost always straight from the grill to the hot dog bun. Pretty basic, really. Once you have your hot dog, you can choose from whatever condiments are available, and off you go. Personally, I prefer a hot dog with some chili and cheese on top of it. I could eat those all day.
The Best Food Festival in Kentucky is Finger Lickin’ Good
One Kentucky food festival was recently named the best in the state, and it's actually a perfect fit for the Bluegrass State. When you think of Kentucky one of the first things that might pop into your head is fried chicken. The two are synonymous with each other thanks to the fast food giant, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, is from (and founded KFC) in Laurel County, Kentucky. So naturally, the state of Kentucky would embrace its fried chicken heritage with a big festival, right?
Gov. Andy Beshear to Biden: Have an 'open conversation' about health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called on President Joe Biden to speak directly to the American people about his health during a White House meeting this week. Beshear, along with other Democratic governors, met the president at the White House on Wednesday to discuss concerns about Biden’s health following a poor debate performance late last month. ...
Can You Guess Which States Have Dry Counties and Why?
More than a million-and-a-half Americans live in a dry county. That's less than 1% of our population living in more than 80 counties around the United States according to the 24/7 Wallstreet website. Now, just because you can't buy alcohol anywhere within the borders of these counties doesn't mean you...
'Safer Kentucky Act' goes into effect July 15; potential impact still being debated
Among the legislation approved during this year's Kentucky General Assembly, many official agree the most significant and longest-lasting may be House Bill 5, termed the "Safer Kentucky Act" by those who proposed it. While officials on all sides of the issue agree that the legislation will have a significant impact,...
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