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Publix Extends Reach in Kentucky
INDEPENDENCE, KY - Publix continues its expansion plans as it announces a nearly 20-acre development in Independence, Kentucky. So far Publix has placed one store in Boone county, Kenton county, and Campbell county. According to a report from Yahoo!Finance, this will be the third store in Northern Kentucky for the...
A few natural fireworks for Independence Day
It definitely felt like early July across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday as we rapidly approach Independence Day and the long holiday weekends for many folks. Some early cloudiness gave way to some sunshine which really allowed afternoon highs to heat up as expected. Most locations topped out in the upper 80s and low 90s and with higher dewpoints our “feel-like” temperatures were close to 100 degrees in a few locations. A frontal boundary is off to our northwest and this will be our main player relative to our weather heading into the 4th of July.
USL League One Power Rankings - July 3
Nearing the midway point of the season, Madison, Greenville and Omaha have performed well in both regular season and USL Jägermeister Cup play. In the Prinx Tires USL League One Power Rankings, we take a look at how each team is progressing as the season unfolds. Can Northern Colorado...
What are the chances of dark matter or a black hole ripping apart Earth?
What are the chances of dark matter or a black hole ripping apart Earth?. Our planet is safe from being ripped apart by either a black hole or dark matter. The gravity between objects in our solar system overcomes the gravity from the Milky Way’s dark matter, so that rules out this mysterious mass.
Nate Sestina glad to have another chance to play in Rupp Arena
Nate Sestina is glad he’ll get a chance to play again in Rupp Arena with La Familia, Kentucky’s alumni team that will play The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in hopes of taking the $1 million prize that goes to the winning team. Sestina was on Kentucky’s 2019-20 that lost its final home game to Tennessee in […] The post Nate Sestina glad to have another chance to play in Rupp Arena appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
‘Just being that constant’: CASA volunteer advocates for children
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A child’s voice in court. That’s the role of a CASA volunteer, also known as a court-appointed special advocate. Over the past two years, Camisha Powell has earned the Presidential Bronze Service Award for serving 100-plus hours each year. She’s served as a CASA for 8 years.
Notre Dame one of six finalists for five-star 2025 Kentucky guard
Notre Dame is projected to have a big 2024-25 season, but the question is whether 2025-26 and beyond will be special. If the Irish have their way, one addition to their roster will make things a lot easier. Zakiyah Johnson, a five-star guard from Kentucky, is projected by multiple sites as the best 2025 recruit in her state. She’s been named the Gatorade Kentucky Girls Basketball Player of the Year three years in a row. And she’s listed Notre Dame as one of the six programs to make her final cut: Top 2025 recruit ZaKiyah Johnson has narrowed her list to six...
“That Book Woman” play celebrates little-known Ky. history
As part of their 75th anniversary season, Pioneer Playhouse in Danville hosted the world premiere of “That Book Woman” on Tuesday. The play is running through July 20. “That Book Woman” is an original play adapted from the best-selling children’s book by Heather Henson. It was adapted for the stage by Holly Hepp-Galván, who has […] The post “That Book Woman” play celebrates little-known Ky. history appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Hentschel latest grad transfer to seek seasoning at UK
Cole Hentschel had never been to Lexington before taking a visit to the University of Kentucky earlier this month after he put his name into the transfer portal following his senior season at the University of Richmond. “Kentucky was one of the first schools to reach out after I got in the portal. Right off […] The post Hentschel latest grad transfer to seek seasoning at UK appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Grady Shiflet has a new role with Fifth Third Bank
In his new role as Associate Relationship Manager, Grady Shiflet will leverage his diverse background to succeed. At the University Alabama, Shiflet ran track and obtained a degree in psychology. Being a student-athlete taught him to excel in a fast-paced, competitive environment. After graduating in May 2023, Shiflet immediately enrolled...
'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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