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Gov. Beshear responds to being mentioned as a possible replacement to Biden in 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WEVV) — At an event celebrating 100 years of Kentucky State Parks in Frankfort Monday, Governor Andy Beshear was asked about his name being mentioned as a candidate if President Biden decides to drop of the Presidential Race. Beshear says, he's flattered but adds, Kentucky's victories are...
Four-star DL Javeon Campbell commits to Kentucky
Frankfort (Ky.) Western Hills defensive lineman Javeon Campbell announced his commitment to Kentucky on Tuesday. He adds another four-star piece to the Wildcats' Top 25 class and is considered by both 247Sports and the 247Sports Composite to be the No. 1 recruit in the state of Kentucky. "All the coaches...
Tractor Supply Co. ends DEI efforts after backlash from conservative customers
Tractor Supply, a rural lifestyle retail chain with locations across the country, including many in the Bluegrass State, is altering its company initiatives after backlash from conservative consumers. According to a statement released on Thursday, the company said the "hard-earned dollars" of consumers should go to communities "we all love," therefore, they...
Clarksville Police to have presence in all the city’s schools this fall
When classes start in the fall, there will be an officer in every one of Clarksville’s schools for the first time. The city reached an agreement with Providence High to bring an SRO to the building for the 2024-25 school year.
New subdivision coming to south Clarksville with single-family homes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A vacant property in south Clarksville is getting a long-awaited makeover. The Town of Clarksville and Millennium Builders announced a new single-family "pocket" subdivision coming to 129 North Randolph Avenue, near the intersection of Harrison and Randolph avenues. Millennium Builders will soon begin construction on...
Publix just confirmed its third Northern Kentucky store. It's likely eyeing at least 4
Publix Super Markets announced another store opening in Northern Kentucky, this time in at a roughly 20-acre development in Independence. It's the third store the trendy Florida-based company has confirmed in Northern Kentucky – one each in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The Enquirer reported in June the company purchased land for...
Louisville baseball lands Division III All-American outfielder Parker Knoll
The University of Louisville baseball team has landed another prospect out of the transfer portal. Lawrence University outfielder Parker Knoll, a first-team Division III All-American this past spring, has committed to the Cardinals. The 6-foot, 200-pound Knoll spent three seasons at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisc. He played in 119...
Make Ends Meet: How inflation will impact Fourth of July cookouts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - If you are celebrating the 4th of July with an Independence Day cookout you may feel far from independent after getting the soaring bill and feeling like you could use a little help paying for all the food and treats for your guests. This 4th of...
Louisville man accused of stealing credit card information from customers at local restaurants
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man is accused of stealing credit card information from customers at local restaurants and spending thousands of dollars. Justin Fox, 27, was arrested and charged with credit card fraud in three separate cases. According to court documents, Fox admitted to writing down customers' credit...
Celebrate 155 years of Sunrise with 4th of July Freedom Run, anniversary giving opportunity
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (KT) – Sunrise Children's Services has served the children of Kentucky since 1869. A new giving campaign and Fourth of July event are opportunities to support a critical resource for the bluegrass state's most vulnerable population. 155 years serving Kentucky kids. Sunrise Children's Services, the child...
Woman in hospital after being hit by train in St. Matthews
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A woman is in the hospital after being hit by a train in St. Matthews, according to Chief Barry Wilkerson with St. Matthews Police. Officers responded to a report of a person who was hit by a train near Washburn Avenue and Columbia Avenue just before 8:30 p.m., officials said.
'I already knew it was a big one' | Louisville man says his birthday scored him payday in lottery scratch-off win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Lottery said a frequent lottery player has scored a top prize after buying a scratch-off ticket based on his birthday. Lottery officials said the man, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the $5 “777 scratch-off” from a vending machine at the Hillview Kroger on June 7.
Courier Journal readers select top players, teams from spring sports season
Assumption softball had a season to remember, reaching the state semifinals. The Rockets were led by junior pitcher/shortstop Lauren Satterly. She batted .475 with nine home runs, 16 doubles, 39 RBIs, 15 stolen bases and 44 runs scored. In the circle, she was 11-4 with one save, a 3.20 ERA and 87 strikeouts in 105 ⅔ innings. The second-team All-State honoree is committed to Western Kentucky University.
Recovery CEO gives big to support Democrat Beshear and a host of Republicans
FRANKFORT — In his State of the Commonwealth speech in January, Gov. Andy Beshear took a moment to address the scourge of addiction in Kentucky, singling out for praise the state’s largest provider of treatment services. Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, the Eastern Kentucky-based company — with about 75% of the state’s treatment beds — […] The post Recovery CEO gives big to support Democrat Beshear and a host of Republicans appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
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