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FAA announces $427M in funding for 245 airport-related infrastructure grants
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it had awarded $427 million in funding for airport modernizations and improvement projects. The grants will fund 245 projects in 39 states, officials said. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, the grants will support improvements like terminal expansions […] The post FAA announces $427M in funding for 245 airport-related infrastructure grants appeared first on Transportation Today.
Beshear's Nashville speech revealed his political approach
Before Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ascended to become a finalist for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, he delivered a speech in Nashville last month in a demonstration of his rising popularity outside the Bluegrass State. Why it matters: Beshear had been working to elevate his national profile before the...
weSurvive pairs Appalachian cancer survivors with health advisers
Researchers at the University of Virginia are hoping to improve the quality of life for post-treatment cancer survivors in Appalachia. The weSurvive program provides free group and one-on-one nutrition and exercise guidance for rural, adult patients. It was created by Kathleen Porter — a registered dietitian at the UVA Cancer Center — through a $770,000 research grant from the American Cancer Society.
Kentucky and Southern Illinois Brace for Severe Thunderstorms and Dangerous Heat
Paducah, KY – Residents of Kentucky and Southern Illinois should prepare for a day of challenging weather, as the National Weather Service has issued warnings for both severe thunderstorms and excessive heat in the region. According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there is a slight risk of...
University of Kentucky hosts regional conference for agricultural advancement, community well-being and economic growth
The Southern Region Administrative Heads and Council on Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching (S-AHS/CARET) conference included deans and senior leaders from land-grant institutions in the southern region. The national Council on Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching (CARET) is comprised of industry leaders, producers and advocates of land-grant institutions. The conference...
Looking for a new bourbon? Here are five releases (and one gin!) you should try this month
Kentucky distilleries are constantly coming up with something special and August is no different. This month, Old Forester is unveiling its new 117 Series: Rum Finish, Hidden Barn releases a seven-year-old bourbon, Elijah Craig releases its Toasted Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, and more. Here's what to know about the Kentucky bourbon (and gin!) scene this month: ...
A Fake Buc-ee’s Billboard in Kentucky is Causing Some Serious Uproar
This particular story isn't Texas related but does involve a Texas favorite, Buc-ee's. This is also a relatable thing for myself being in the radio, and marketing, industry. This story has to do with a Reddit post about a Buc-ee's billboard placed along Interstate 75 in Kentucky. It shows a Buc-ee's billboard on the bottom with another billboard on top that's advertising a gun range. It's what the Buc-ee's billboard says that has caused an uproar online. I decided to investigate.
UAW President Fain wants Kentucy's Beshear or Minnesota's Walz on Harris ticket
The UAW officially endorsed Kamala Harris on Wednesday, and UAW President Shawn Fain hopes she'll select either Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear or Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
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