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Terry Stephens set to open car museum on Main Street
Those who have walked or driven down Main Street in Russell Springs have noticed the new building being constructed over the last several weeks. Local business owner Terry Stephens is constructing a classic car museum on Main Street, to expand the showcase that he currently has at his museum off Lakeway Drive.
School board candidate says Fayette shouldn’t spend $26,500 on celebrity educator’s speech
Fayette County Public Schools is paying $26,500 for an appearance of nationally known educator Ron Clark. That’s “just wrong,” said retired Fayette principal Betsy Nantz Rutherford who is running for the 5th District Seat on the school board in November.
Savannah Bananas' Louisville visit brings Lexington native back to Kentucky
Bryson Bloomer’s last two years at Murray State weren’t as enjoyable as he’d hoped. Injuries plagued him, and his final days as a baseball player were looming as the 2022 season wrapped up — or so he thought. While at Murray State, the Lexington native began playing with the Savannah Bananas in the...
Local real estate professional joins Lake Cumberland Tourism Board of Directors
SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (July 25, 2024) — Pulaski County Judge Executive Marshall Todd has appointed lifelong Lake Cumberland area resident Brandon Davis to the Lake Cumberland Tourism Board of Directors. Davis will serve a three-year term with the opportunity to be reappointed. Davis is an associate broker for Weichert Realtors-Ford...
UK Physical Therapy class of 1984 celebrates 40th anniversary, trailblazing alum
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 25, 2024) - When Tassa Wigginton came to the University of Kentucky's Physical Therapy Department in the early 1980s, she was a nontraditional student, married with children, and she took on a mother figure role to the class while also making lifelong friends. She also went on...
Brooklyn Clements Chooses University of Louisville Cheerleading Over Top Programs
Brooklyn Clements, a Bullitt East senior, chose to join the University of Louisville's cheerleading program over other top college offers, including Alabama and Kentucky. Clements will be transitioning from Bullitt East's cheerleading and track programs to the Louisville team. Her gymnastic background, specifically in pole vault, contributed to her success...
Two Indicted For Making False Reports
Two Mercer County residents have been indicted on multiple counts of filing false reports over the past year. Dakota L. Milton, 21, and Anastasia M. Wellbaum, 23, both of 851 South College Street No. A12, Harrodsburg, were indicted by the Mercer County Grand Jury last week on multiple class D felony counts of filing false reports which generated an emergency response in 2024.
‘Closed the door’: Lexington coach disappointed in LSC’s decision to make players choose between club, high school team
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Several local top boys’ players were invited to join Lexington Soccer Club’s top-flight Under-20 USL Academy training program. However, if they join, they won’t be able to play for their high school teams this season and will have to train solely with LSC.
EST Gee receives Louisville football jersey from Quincy Riley ahead of concert
When Louisville-based rapper EST Gee asked to have one of U of L cornerback Quincy Riley’s jerseys, Riley agreed under one condition. “I’ll let you have one of my jerseys if you let me come meet you,” Riley recalled telling the rapper. ...
Service of Remembrance for Miya Rudd in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A service is being held for Miya Rudd on Thursday in Owensboro. Officials say the service will be available to stream on the Glenn Funeral Home website. The visitation is set for 4 p.m. and the Service of Remembrance is set to begin at 6 p.m. Any questions about the service […]
Boys & Girls Club Of Hopkinsville-Christian County Celebrates At Great Futures Luncheon
Every year, the Planters Bank Great Futures Luncheon for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hopkinsville-Christian County grows in heart, vision and attendance — those involved looking to celebrate, those intrigued needing to learn more. Wednesday afternoon was no different, the halls crawling with eager students showing local leaders...
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