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Juvenile charged with possession of drugs, handgun in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A juvenile is facing multiple charges, including drug offenses, in Morgantown. According to a release by Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor on Saturday, the Morgantown Police Department was informed of a missing juvenile that had been spotted near Oak Hill apartments. Police say there was a...
RunTheBluegrass has Run its Course
RunTheBluegrass has become a fixture in central Kentucky spring race schedule with its half marathon (13.1 miles) as well 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) in Lexington. Runners from across the country came every year to this event for its beauty and unique challenges. This year’s event had about...
Echoes of Tradition: Highlights from the 98th Branstetter Park Homecoming
The 98th annual Branstetter Park Music Festival and Homecoming in Summer Shade, brought the community together for a weekend filled with music, games, and fellowship. The event, held on August 24-25, featured performances from local bands like Butler Hill Band and Hornets’ Nest Pickers, alongside an open mic session. Families enjoyed children’s games, races, and a silent auction, while concessions offered comfort food favorites. Sunday’s activities included a devotional, a memorial service, and special singing by Long Creek Bluegrass Gospel, culminating in a potluck lunch. Check out these photos capturing the vibrant spirit of the festival!
Crowds Pack Downtown Hopkinsville for Summer Salute
Friday and Saturday are fun-filled festival days in Hopkinsville.The 8th Annual Summer Salute is drawing big crowds according to organizers. Parks and Recreation Marketing Events Coordinator, Rachel Sanders says night one was packed with fun. She adds day two has been good and is sure to get better when Parmalee...
Prayer vigil asks for community to support Louisville's youth amid gun violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A prayer vigil was held on Saturday to call for an end to violence around Louisville. For about an hour on Saturday, people gathered with the intention of remembering those lost to gun violence while also thinking of solutions on how to stop it. Some people said it starts with taking care of and supporting the city's youth.
WNBA scout Mark Schindler talks Georgia Amoore, other potential pros for Kentucky WBB
Following the 2023-24 season, Georgia Amoore could have entered her name in the 2024 WNBA Draft, and more likely than not, she would have been a first-round pick (and if you don’t know, there are only 12 picks each round, unlike the NBA where there are 30 picks each round). However, after an amazing four-year […] The post WNBA scout Mark Schindler talks Georgia Amoore, other potential pros for Kentucky WBB appeared first on On3.
Atwell, Catholic score points in win over Apollo
Brady Atwell picked up where he left off last season in Owensboro Catholic’s opening game of the high school football season. Atwell, a senior All-State quarterback, threw for four touchdowns and ran for two others in the Aces commanding 50-13 win over Apollo on Friday night at Eagle Stadium. “It was a really good start,” Atwell said. “We knew what we were going to do early, run the ball and ...
Grab Bag: Never Know Mercantile has variety of merchandise
The sign in the 11-booth area in the back right corner of T&T Vendors Mall, 601 Commerce Drive, says “Never Know Mercantile.” Carol Huff, the owner, explains, “I buy pallets and things at auction. My husband said we never know what we’re going to get. That’s where the name came from.” It’s kind of like buying a grab bag. A pallet is a bundle of products that have either been returned by buyers ...
4-star DL commit Javeon Campbell talks Kentucky, Wan’Dale Robinson, and playing tight end
There wasn’t a player on the field who could match Javeon Campbell‘s size, physicality, and overall athleticism. Now up to 6-foot-5, 280 pounds on the defensive line, the Western Hills High School senior looked dominant against Bourbon County in a 46-0 shutout victory to open the 2024 season on Friday night. Essentially an unknown recruit […] The post 4-star DL commit Javeon Campbell talks Kentucky, Wan’Dale Robinson, and playing tight end appeared first on On3.
Oscar Tshiebwe returns to Lexington, hosts basketball camp
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - All-American big man Oscar Tshiebwe made a return visit to Lexington on Saturday, hosting a basketball camp at Lexington’s Sports Center. “I love being back,” Tshiebwe said. “It’s always good to be back, especially after I was gone for a little while.”
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.
Northwest wins first football game in 2 years with victory over Fort Campbell | PHOTOS
FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – For the first time in 714 days, the Vikings have won a football game. Northwest traveled to Fryar Stadium at Fort Campbell High School on Aug. 23, and behind a strong start, the Vikings won, 35-16. Northwest came out of the gates swinging, scoring 28 points in the first half. The ground game was effective for the Vikings, highlighted by Brice Moore’s four touchdowns rushing.
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.
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