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Sullivan’s Concrete Coating – Louisville
It’s not uncommon for a concrete floor in a garage or pool deck to deteriorate. Activities like changing the oil in a car, pets scratching, or children playing can leave spills, stains, and ordinary wear and tear on the surface. Commercial facilities see wear and tear even more, often...
5 ducklings stuck beneath grate in east Louisville rescued by MSD team
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District swept in and rescued five ducklings in an east Louisville neighborhood. The ducklings had fallen through a grate in Cobblestone Estates off Chamberlain Road, and homeowners alerted MSD about the animals. The mama duck was circling the grate and quacking to...
Richmond city leaders hold workshop to address affordable housing issues
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Affordable housing is an issue being seen across the nation, and those who work with the unhoused community say this is no exception for the City of Richmond. “The things that we face when the residents come through Madison Home Emergency Shelter, that affordable housing...
Badgett Family Makes Significant Multi-Year Gift To Murray State
Photo: From left to right: Bentley Badgett and Rhea Ashby, president and vice president of the J. Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation. Murray State University has announced that the Badgett family and the J. Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation of Madisonville, Kentucky, have made a significant multi-year commitment to the College of Education and Human Services through the Murray State University Foundation. The Badgett family has a rich history of supporting education throughout western Kentucky and began their support of Murray State more than 15 years ago. The family honors the legacy of Mr. Rogers Badgett, who established the Badgett Construction Company and Badgett Mine Stripping Corporation (1943-1976). Mr. Badgett was known as a “Working Man’s Man”; however, he understood the need for formal education and support. Throughout his life, he found many ways to encourage and promote the importance of higher education.
Be Our Guest | Turn up the heat at Joella's Hot Chicken
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest this week at Joella's Hot Chicken!. Joella's Hot Chicken features fresh, all-natural chicken brined and spiced with your choice of seven unique heat levels. Some of their favorite menu items include the Big Wings, the Chicken and Waffles, or...
El Mundo makes it official: it’s all about the Highlands moving forward
Reporting at Louisville Business First, Joel Stinnett confirms the permanent closure of El Mundo’s original 2345 Frankfort Ave. location, which ran for 28 years until a process of “restructuring” began in January, 2024. We covered it here:. El Mundo’s original location in Clifton will be restructured in...
Bud Hudson League receives record donation
The Bud Hudson Junior Pro Football League is still in its early phases of the 2024 season, but already it has scored a touchdown. According to a press release from the league Thursday morning, former Hopkinsville High School All-State linebacker Steven Kelley and his wife Tracy have purchased 200 uniforms including tops and bottoms for players in the league. The uniforms cost nearly $20,000, which is believed to be the largest single gift to the Bud Hudson League by a private citizen in its 73 years of operation.
WATCH: Kentucky vs. La Familia 5v5 practice highlights
Ahead of Friday night’s The Basketball Tournament opener for La Familia (Kentucky’s alumni team), the current edition of the Wildcats took their shot at the older Wildcats in a 5-on-5 practice setting inside Rupp Arena. UK Sports Video dropped a two-minute video of highlights from the practice, with Mark Pope‘s squad wearing white and Tyler Ulis‘ squad sporting blue.
Ford plans to build more Super Duty Trucks at plant in Ontario, Canada
Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant is home to production of Ford's most valuable asset — the Ford Super Duty Truck. But now, the Detroit-based automaker is expanding assembly of the iconic American truck to Canada. This year alone, KTP has already produced more than 188,000 Super Duty's and a smaller plant in Ohio has built...
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs are being recalled for lack of inspection
AW Farms, a meat processing facility and public market in Argillite, Kentucky, is recalling approximately 6,900 pounds of hot dog products that were “produced without the benefit of federal inspection.”. According to information posted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on July 15,...
2025 stock-rising point guard 'wants' offer from Kentucky basketball
Kentucky basketball is still Kentucky and many prospects have echoed that sentiment following the departure of John Calipari. While Mark Pope has yet to coach a single game in Lexington, he's already won some battles on the recruiting trail with his personality, coaching style and ability to connect with the prospects. Oh, and the fact he lives and breathes Kentucky basketball -- and has the history engraved in him.
Andrew Carr has been a perfect fit for Mark Pope offense; stresses the importance of Jaxson Robinson
The Mark Pope era is well underway in Lexington and the team is currently gearing up for year No. 1 this upcoming season. One name that has made incredible progress since arriving in Lexington is Wake Forest transfer Andrew Carr. Carr brings some much-needed leadership and a veteran presence that...
Cadiz Event Ensuring Students Are Ready For Upcoming School Year
The Cadiz On Main Program and various community sponsors are coming together for the inaugural BACK2SCHOOL BASH. The event will occur Saturday afternoon, August 10th, from Noon to 6:00, at West Cadiz Park. On Main Director Briana Hyde said the event will be free for all of the children in the community.
Tennessee Man Dies After Being Burned By 150-Degree Hotel Shower
76-year-old Tennessee native Alex Chronis was staying at the Econo Lodge in Erlanger, Kentucky. This was back in November 2021 while Chronis was on a work trip. Per the Knoxville News Sentinel, Chronis was badly burned during a morning shower. According to a lawsuit filed by Chronis' estate, "the water was more than 150 degrees, a temperature that can cause third-degree burns within seconds of exposure."
Lexington supermarket customers should check charges after skimmer found: Police
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Two men were arrested on Monday after a credit card keypad skimmer was found in a Lexington supermarket. The police said they found the skimmer at the Winburn Fruit Supermarket store on Winburn Drive. Arrest records show that two men, both later identified as...
Man And Woman Charged With Endangering The Welfare Of Minors
A Hopkinsville man and woman were charged with several counts of endangering the welfare of a minor after a child was found in a parking lot on North Drive Wednesday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say they were called for a 2-year-old that was found in a parking lot and witnesses followed...
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