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Central Kentucky high school football highlights, scores: Aug. 23
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) – High school football is back in the Commonwealth, and the FOX 56 Sports team has you covered with highlights all across central Kentucky!. Tune in to Home Team Friday Night every week on FOX 56 News at 10 p.m. to see your favorite teams in action.
Time to take the stage as a new semester begins
Morehead State University's Mountain Music Ambassadors traveled down to Clay City, Ky. to play their first show of the fall semester at Crowefest, on Friday, August 23, 2024. The weekend-long festival honors the legacy of the famous bluegrass banjoist, J.D. Crowe. Sophomore Robert Myers and Junior Jachin Irwin are the...
HEAT SAFETY: A Reminder As The Heat Wave Rolls On
Temperatures have peaked at or above 90 degrees in Louisville a total of 40 times this year: once in May, 12 times in June, 15 times in July, and 12 times so far in August. And we expect to do it every day until the end of the month. As of right now, we are just a few days above the norm for 90 degree days over the 4 month period; however, this next heat wave will take us well-above normal. With all that said, here are some reminders of how to be safe in this upcoming week's brutal heat.
KSR Today: Football season is officially BACK
Good morning, folks! We no longer have to play the “How many days until college football is back?” game. Today, we’re all winners. Week 0 has arrived. The 2024 season officially begins later today, but with a twist — Dublin, Ireland is our host site for the season-opener between No. 10 Florida State and Georgia […] The post KSR Today: Football season is officially BACK appeared first on On3.
Police investigating Harrodsburg crash after passengers, driver taken to hospital
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — The passengers and driver of a car have been taken to the hospital after a crash in Harrodsburg on Saturday that is currently still being investigated by authorities. The Harrodsburg Police Department posted on Facebook Saturday that officers and first responders were dispatched to...
Evergreens Plant Shop, Coffeehouse, and Wine Bar celebrates grand opening in Paducah
PADUCAH — Evergreens Plant shop, Coffeehouse, and Wine Bar celebrated its grand opening Friday on Alben Barkley Drive in Paducah, selling tea, coffee, plants, wine, and food. Jean Alford and her husband are the owners of the new shop, and she said the business was born out of a...
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.
‘A rivalry among friends': Battle of the Birds kicks off football season
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Mayfield Cardinals or Graves County Eagles — two birds of prey on the turf duel for victory. On Friday, Aug. 23, the Mayfield and Graves County high school football teams faced off in a game known annually as Battle of the Birds. The athletes are...
WATCH: ARH Game of the Week -- Leslie County vs Prestonsburg
HYDEN, Ky. (WYMT) - Watch the high school football season kick off in Eastern Kentucky as the Leslie County Eagles host the Prestonsburg Blackcats on WYMT!. The game will kick off in Hyden on Friday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. You can watch the ARH Game of the Week on...
ESPN dubs Reed Sheppard the heavy favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year
The Kentucky Wildcats probably didn’t realize the caliber of player they were getting in 4-star guard Reed Sheppard, who joined the Cats at the start of last season and quickly became one of their best players. From Kentucky, Sheppard quickly became a fan favorite. He exploded onto the scene...
North Laurel stuns Bell County with win on Log Mountain
LOG MOUNTAIN — Not many prognosticators gave North Laurel a chance of winning on Log Mountain on Friday, but the Jaguars proved them wrong by pulling out a thrilling 24-22 win over the Bobcats on Friday. The victory came during coach Steven Nelson’s debut game with North Laurel.
Dee Parker rushes for three TDs during Whitley County’s 29-14 win over Knox Central
WILLIAMSBURG — Whitley County’s Dee Parker entered the season as one of the Top 25 finest players in the 13th Region, and he showed why during Friday’s matchup with Knox Central. Parker led his team in rushing and found pay dirt three times during the Colonels’ 29-14...
Hazard ARH opens long-term acute care center
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Friday, officials with ARH hosted a ribbon cutting for their Advanced Care Center in Hazard. The center provides around the clock care for patients that need a longer time to recover. Advanced Care President and CEO Russ Barker said the center allows gives folks the...
Remembering history in Harlan Co.
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - After more than 60 years since graduating the last class of the all-Black school Rosenwald High School, folks gathered for a day of recognition. The celebration was for both the former students of Rosenwald and the former community members of the Black community Georgetown. “We need...
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