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Farmers RECC reports 2022-23 loss of $1.5M
Farmers Electric Cooperative Corporation, otherwise known as Farmers RECC, had its annual meeting at Cave Area Convention Center on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Founded in 1938, the nonprofit cooperative serves more than 26,000 meters throughout its 11 county territory. As the names tells Farmers RECC is a cooperative-style of company — meaning they are “owned by the members they serve” — and with that model comes seven “cooperative principles” one of which is the principle of democratic member control.
Festival celebrates Cuban culture in Louisville's Highview neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There was a celebration of culture, community and joy in Highview on Sunday. The inaugural Los Carnavales de sweet Havana was held on Fern Valley Road at the Sweet Havana. The festival celebrates Cuban culture, along with food, music and dance. There was a parade and...
Local church celebrates continued rebuild after December 10th 2021 tornado
MAYFIELD, KY - A Mayfield church is continuing to rebuild, and Sunday, the congregation is celebrating the progress they’ve made. St. James AME Church’s previous building was destroyed in the December 10th, 2021 tornado almost three years ago. When Thomas Bright sees beams on the ground, he seems...
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.
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