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The Power of Persistence: MJ's Success in the Chinese Flagship Program
Maria Julian, known as "MJ," is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and a recent alumna of Western Kentucky University (WKU ‘24). As a member of the Chinese Flagship Program (CFP) at WKU, she is gearing up for her fifth-year capstone experience in Southeast Asia. Her journey is bolstered by the prestigious David L. Boren Scholarship, a $25,000 award supporting language-focused study abroad for the 2024-2025 academic year. MJ is one of seven recipients of this scholarship from the spring 2024 award cycle, all of whom are graduates of the CFP at WKU.
Meet the Makers Day to welcome Regional Basketmakers
Bringing together makers from across the Southern states, the Kentucky Museum welcomes the public to Meet the Makers Day on August 22, 2024, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. The event is part of the annual White Oak Gathering, which celebrates basketmaking traditions of Kentucky and the Southeast. Meet the Makers Day will feature an afternoon of demonstrations as makers process a white oak tree - from start of splitting to the finished basket product - that offer the public a chance to learn about this time-honored Kentucky tradition.
Owensboro ‘Trail of Treats’ returning this fall for spooky Halloween fun
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A fun trick-or-treating event is coming back to Owensboro this October. City officials encourage families to come downtown on Thursday, October 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for “Trails of Treats”. Organizers say the family-friendly event will have more than 60 booths sponsored by...
Councilmembers will set the ad valorem tax rates for Fiscal Year 2025
In Tuesday’s Council Work Session, Councilmembers will decide how to set the ad valorem tax rates for Fiscal Year 2025. Ad valorem taxes are property taxes, which are assessed on assets like homes and real estate, machinery, motor vehicles, boats, personal planes, or agricultural products. Fayette County’s ad valorem...
Drick’s Cafe has closed in Norton Commons
The official notice came on August 13 that Drick’s Treats would immediately cease business operations at Norton Commons. The social media notifications tell the story. As this era comes to an end, as I reflect on the journey that began with a door to a building, leading me to discover the deeper depths of my life’s purpose. I am profoundly grateful to each and every one of you for the opportunity to share my passion and dreams with a touch of sweetness.
Summer Salute gets underway Friday, bringing food and music to downtown Hopkinsville
The summer still has some sun and fun left to go, and things will be rocking and rolling in downtown Hopkinsville this week with the return of the Summer Salute Festival. Speaking with WHOP News recently, Rachel Sanders with Parks and Recreation says folks travelling downtown can expect streets to start closing around Founders Square starting Thursday afternoon as they start set up for everything to kick-off Friday morning.
Tools to determine risk of Louisville financing displacement behind schedule
Louisville lawmakers passed an ordinance last year to curb city funding for projects that could displace residents. Its implementation is late, but the ordinance’s creator thinks the wait could pay off.
Chicken wing fans have a week dedicated to them during Louisville Wing Week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Enjoy some chicken wing deals throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. WDRB's Keith Kaiser found out what's on the menu during Louisville Wing Week. The Louisville Wing Week is back this summer Aug. 19 through Aug. 25. Local restaurants serve up their take on savory wings with...
Reed Sheppard and Robert Dillingham poised for run at the NBA Rookie of the Year Award
For most Kentucky Wildcats fans, talking about how great Reed Sheppard and Robert Dillingham will be in the NBA is a sore subject. Falling flat in the first round of the NCAA tournament with two of the most lethal scorers in recent memory isn’t something that will ever sit well with the Big Blue Nation.
Brown: Mark Stoops needs reset, or his tenure as Kentucky football coach won't end well
Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops sure could use a reset. Maybe that comes in the form of an individual player who renews his energy and enthusiasm for the game. Maybe that comes in the form of his team this season being enjoyable to coach and being able to exceed expectations. The longest-tenured coach...
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