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Steven Curtis Chapman Chosen As Next Grand Ole Opry Member
A western Kentucky native and multi-Grammy and GMA Award-winning artist will soon be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. During Saturday night’s live show, Cordell, Kentucky native Ricky Skaggs invited Steven Curtis Chapman, from Paducah, to be the newest member of the famed ‘Home of Country Music.’
Kentucky praised in ESPN’s “100 days to Women’s NCAA Basketball”
Well, it’s finally official! There’s now under 100 days left before we get to see some Kentucky Women’s Basketball action. In lieu of the beginning of the NCAA women’s basketball season, ESPN dropped an article summarizing everything you might’ve missed in the offseason, courtesy of Michael Voepel and Alexa Philippou. Of course, Kentucky’s whirlwind of […] The post Kentucky praised in ESPN’s “100 days to Women’s NCAA Basketball” appeared first on On3.
Jeff Brohm details Louisville’s path back to ACC title game
Louisville enjoyed immediate success under first-year head coach Jeff Brohm last season. Winning 10 games, making the conference championship game and earns their way to the Holiday Bowl in 2023, there’s added pressure on the Cardinals to continue to perform well in the new-look ACC. Brohm revealed the key which he believes will help Louisville […] The post Jeff Brohm details Louisville’s path back to ACC title game appeared first on On3.
The Big Stomp music festival promotes mental health, wellness in Louisville
Big Stomp music festival promotes mental health awareness, resources in Louisville. The festival was created to destigmatize mental health and expand access to mental health resources. Organizers said it's the nation's first music festival to focus on mental health.
Kentucky Football Pre Fall Camp Depth Chart Projection
An idea of where Kentucky's depth chart stands heading into fall camp. SEC Media Days is in the books and fall camp is about to kick off for the Kentucky Wildcats, who will begin final preparations for the 2024 season. Kentucky is looking to extend its program-long bowl eligibility streak...
Lilly King advances to semifinals in Paris
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Lilly King is through to the semifinals in the 100m Breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Olympics. King swam this morning during a preliminary and qualified for the Women’s 100m Breaststroke semifinals. Semifinals are expected to start at 2:10 p.m..
Louisville-area Verizon retailer gives away $3 million worth of free backpacks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville area Verizon stores will be getting kids ready to go back to school Sunday. Round Room LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, will be giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks. They’ll be available at locations in Carrollton, Ky., New Albany, Seymour, Madison, North Vernon, Scottsburg...
New 'West End Gin' hosts official launch in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- While Louisville is known for bourbon, a new local brand of Gin took the spotlight on Saturday. West End Gin from Dr. Dawn and Stacey Wade officially launched. The premium gin was created and bottled in Louisville with 12 ingredients and notes of orange and citrus peel.
Diver dies after going missing under water at Pennyroyal Scuba Center
An Indiana man has been pronounced deceased after he went missing under the water for nearly half an hour at the Pennyroyal Scuba Center Sunday. Emergency personnel with Hopkinsville Fire and EMS and Christian County Emergency Management responded to the Scuba Center on Christian Quarry Road Sunday morning for reports that a diver had gone missing while diving. The diver, identified as 77-year-old Larry Drennan of Evansville, Indiana, was located by fellow divers after being under the water for approximately 30 minutes.
FCPS cancels back-to-school convocation for staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public Schools has announced a change to their back-to-school schedule for teachers. In an e-mail sent to staff Saturday evening, Superintendent Demetrus Liggins says the employee back-to-school convocation scheduled for August 6th will now be a teacher workday. Earlier this week, WKYT Investigates reported...
Four downs with Simon Kenton
Roy Lucas won’t remember the 2023 football season for the 5-2 start. No, Simon Kenton’s fourth-year head coach painfully recalled the Pioneers’ last three games in a 5-5 season – regular-season losses to Ryle, Ashland and Fern Creek in the opening round of the Class 6A playoffs by a combined 14 points.
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