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Cruisin’ the Heatland to return to Elizabethtown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Elizabethtown is hosting its annual summertime festival featuring a new event. The Cruisin’ the Heartland Festival starts with its new kick-off event Thursday July 25 with a showing of Grease. Tickets can be purchased online at their website or at the box office the day of. Guests can get in for free if they dress as their favorite character from the movie.
The Ville takes down Bellarmine TBT team in The Basketball Tournament 2024 at Freedom Hall
The Ville head coach Reece Gaines had a smile on his face when he walked into Freedom Hall on Saturday morning for the first round of The Basketball Tournament. If you had asked the former Louisville star how he was really feeling, though, he would have told you, "I'm nervous." His team...
Louisville prioritizing Jeffersonville's Tre Singleton
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Louisville continues prioritize Jeffersonville, Ind., forward Tre Singleton. UofL extended a scholarship offer to the 6-foot-8, 215-pound Singleton last Sunday and was back watching the rising prospect as the live recruiting period began on Friday evening. With UofL assistant coach Ronnie Hamilton watching courtside at Westside High...
Hala Tree Coffee Branches Out from Kona to Oahu with First Cafe
Kona, Hawaii-based coffee producer and roasting company Hala Tree Coffee recently opened its first retail cafe on the island of Oahu. Offering panoramic ocean views, the spacious Hala Tree Cafe boasts a soothing white interior illuminated by woven basket pendant lights and abundant daylight through front windows. Natural wooden shelves, benches and tabletops are echoed by the panels and handles of a white Sanremo Cafe Racer espresso machine atop the tile-fronted bar.
West Virginia Forecast: Intense Rain and Thunderstorms Expected
Charleston, WV – West Virginia is in for a wet start to the week as heavy rains and thunderstorms move into the area from Kentucky. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning for localized flooding and frequent lightning. Residents are urged to be cautious and avoid flooded areas.
Celebrating the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy: A Legacy of Arts and Culture
The Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy has a rich history rooted in the vision of Norman Jordan, a poet and playwright from the Black Arts Movement in Cleveland, Ohio. Born and partially raised in Ansted, West Virginia, Jordan is the most published African American author in the state’s history. He founded the academy with the mission of developing and assisting youth with interests in the arts. Over the years, the academy has grown into a celebrated program, known for its dedication to African American arts and heritage. Norman’s legacy lives on through the academy, which has been a cornerstone of the community for decades, inspiring and nurturing young talent.
Why Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is - and isn't - the best candidate for vice president
The news that President Joe Biden will end his second term bid puts a spotlight on contenders for the Democratic ticket, including Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. Beshear is a "hot property right now," said University of Kentucky political scientist Stephen Voss, with numerous media reports mentioning him as a possible vice president nominee....
Five Famous Olympic Gold Medalists from Right Here in Kentucky
The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics are coming up this Friday in Paris, France. Back here in Kentucky, Olympic fans (like me) are getting geared up to cheer on Team USA and members of that team from right here in Kentucky. The Commonwealth, by the way, has a 'golden' Olympic history. Various Kentuckians, and other athletes with ties to the Bluegrass State, have scored Olympic Gold! Here's a look at five legendary Kentucky athletes that are forever a part of Olympic history.
Eastern KY town plans mural to commemorate 2022 flood
A $20,000 grant from AARP Kentucky will help rebuild sidewalks in Jenkins damaged by the deadly 2022 flood that took the lives of 45 residents. Rachel Rosolina, communications director for the nonprofit Appalshop, explained because its headquarters were severely damaged by the flooding, staff has temporarily moved to neighboring Jenkins, where the grant will help improve walkability.
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