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New Documentary Examines Kentucky Legend Known as the ‘LBL Massacre’
Kentucky has had its fair share of Bigfoot sightings, to be sure. We've even heard tales of the dreaded Sheepsquatch and, of course, the legendary Pope Lick Monster or Goat Man. The thing is, Kentucky is no different than the other 49 states. We all have our monstrous myths and...
How to Get Discount Tickets to the 2024 Kentucky State Fair
The Kentucky State Fair is just around the corner. The 2024 event kicks off on Thursday, August 15th and runs through August 25th at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville. This year marks the 120th anniversary of the fair in a state that boasts 120 counties. Like many...
Knocked Loose seek extras for music video shoot in home state of Kentucky
Kentucky-based metalcore band, Knocked Loose, has put out a call to action for their next music video shoot. The band is seeking individuals 18 years or older to participate and the shoot is scheduled for Monday, July 29th, from 9 AM to 1 PM in Louisville, KY 40212. Knocked Loose...
Jalapenos, green peppers, green beans sold at Aldi recalled for potential listeria contamination
(Gray News) - Multiple vegetables sold at Aldi are being recalled. According to the FDA, jalapenos, green peppers and green bean products sold by Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co. Inc. may be potentially contaminated with listeria. The vegetables were sold at some Aldi stores in Kentucky, New York,...
Actor Gary Sinise, Lt. Dan Band performs at Fort Knox in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Fort Knox welcomed a special guest this weekend for a night of music and fun. Actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band took to the stage at Brooks Field Saturday night. The band often boosts morale on military bases here in the U.S. and around...
Is This Epic Kentucky Bathroom the Best in America?
When you're on a road trip, one of the biggest gambles you can take is where to stop to use the bathroom. Unless you plan your gas station stops or have a bladder of steel, you could end up somewhere you've never been when nature calls. Is the potty gonna be nightmare fuel or clean and dare I say...fun?
Kentucky’s State Insect is Arguably One of the Most Adorable in the Animal Kingdom
You read that right - insects can actually be cute! Especially Kentucky's State Insect. Back in fifth grade, we had this yearlong project called the Kentucky History Book. One of the chapters was all about the state symbols like the Kentucky State Flower (goldenrod) and the Kentucky State Bird (cardinal). So, imagine my surprise when I recently stumbled upon a poster listing all these state symbols and found out that Kentucky had a state insect.
Taste Test: This New Bourbon From Old Forester’s Former Master Taster Is Her Best Yet
Jackie Zykan wasted no time in getting back into whiskey after leaving her position as master taster for Old Forester in 2022. She founded Hidden Barn along with a few partners, and the brand has released a few different batches of whiskey over the past two years. But the latest expression, a 7-year-old bourbon, is undoubtedly the best so far—and proof that this nascent whiskey brand is not a boozy vanity project.Elijah Craig Just Dropped a New Straight Rye Whiskey With a Toasted Barrel Finish The job title “master taster” sounds kind of nebulous, but for Zykan it basically meant product...
Mike And Matt Taste 15 Stars Triple Cask II
This whiskey bottled by 15 Stars of Bardstown, Kentucky, was finished in three different barrels. There was a cognac barrel, a rum barrel and an apple brandy barrel used in the finishing of this whiskey. It is a marriage of eight and sixteen year old whiskeys. It makes for an interesting flavor. I received a bottle of this whiskey the other day and Matt and I sat down and tasted it.
Farmers Market celebrates customer appreciation
Bardstown Farmers Market has been booming this summer thanks to the local community — and the market is now giving back to its customers. Since early June, the Bardstown Farmers Market has seen a peak in interest as new vendors and new customers find their way to their pavilion. The typical Saturday morning surge still brings early risers out of bed to be the first to get loaves of fresh bread and baskets full of fresh fruits and veggies. This week, the market is celebrating its patrons with Customer Appreciation Week — honoring their contribution to its success.
$25M aquatic center in Shepherdsville one step closer to becoming reality
SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. — A $25 million aquatic center is one step closer to becoming reality in Shepherdsville. City leaders officially broke ground on the center this month, which is right across from Kart Kountry. The center will have an indoor pool, pickleball courts, and other fitness and sports areas.
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