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Mark Bishop 'heartbroken' over tragic loss of Nelon family
RICHMOND, Ky. (KT) — The gospel music industry was shocked and saddened to learn that three members of the beloved family group, The Nelons, perished in a plane crash last Friday in Wyoming on their way to Seattle, Wash., to join an Alaska Cruise with Bill and Gloria Gaither and other artists.
KHSAA football season is almost here. Meet 10 of the top QBs in Louisville area for 2024
As the 2024 high school football season approaches, two quarterbacks in Louisville are looking to lead their teams to repeat state championships. Sophomore Zane Johnson is back to lead a Trinity squad seeking its second straight Class 6A title. Senior Connor Hodge is the new quarterback at Christian Academy, which will try to...
Ansley Almonor believes Mark Pope’s first team can “shock the world” this season
How has life on the Kentucky basketball team been for Fairleigh Dickinson transfer Ansley Almonor?. “It has been great so far. Different but I can’t complain at all,” Almonor said. “I have been able to compete with the best guys in the country. Coach (Mark) Pope is so hands on and such a great teacher. I have so much respect for him. He cares about what you are doing. It has been a very different experience but a great experience.
Fort Thomas to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with a magical event
The city of Fort Thomas will celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on Wednesday, July 31, starting at 3 p.m. at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall. The celebration of the popular fictional character’s birthday will feature a photo booth, a Hogwarts house ‘sorting’ ceremony, Harry Potter trivia, birthday cake/ food trucks, live animals and reptiles and the showing of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in the Tower Park Amphitheatre at dusk.
Georgetown’s Toyota Kentucky plant leaders announce resources for local students
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — Georgetown is home to the Toyota Kentucky manufacturing plant, which employs close to 10,000 employees. An announcement made Monday brought in leaders from education and the state to celebrate a big resource coming from this facility. Toyota Kentucky officially announced the Triple Crown for...
Lexington students and families to benefit from a half million dollars in "Everybody Counts" funding
Students and families in the Lexington area will benefit from an infusion of a half million dollars from Frankfort. The “Everybody Counts” initiative, out of the governor’s office, focuses on expanding scholarship opportunities.
Hopkins County Schools to host Back to School Bash
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Hopkins County Schools announced they will be hosting a Back to School Bash. The Back to School Community Resource Bash will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Victory Church in Madisonville. The event will have vendor tables with...
State’s Sport Shooting Championships Coming to Owensboro!
You’ll get the chance to see one of the coolest sport shooting competitions in the country right here in Owensboro!. Yep–the 2024 Kentucky State Sporting Clays Championship is gonna be held for three days at the Mattingly Target Shooting Range in Daviess County, Kentucky. Held August 23-25, this tournament will feature competitive shooting along with a variety of live entertainment and family-friendly activities to do as well.
Three Wildcats to Represent in 2024 Lexington Challenger
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky women’s tennis will be represented by Zoe Hammond, Ellie Eades and Elizabeth Stevens in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) division of the 2024 Lexington Challenger held at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center, July 29-Aug. 4. The Lexington Challenger presented by Meridian Wealth Management, will begin play on Monday, July 29. The men’s tournament kicked off the day before but was delayed due to inclement weather. Hammond, a junior from Edmonton, Okla., will begin with singles competition in the evening session on Monday. She is slated to play in the first round of the women’s singles...
JCPS has hundreds of vacancies with less than two weeks before school starts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The JCPS task force was back in session Monday, along with district leadership, with less than two weeks before students start a new school year. District employment, which was a low point on Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio’s 2023-2024 School Year evaluation, was a starting point for discussion.
Par Makers hosting 60th anniversary annual golf tournament
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Uniting people through golf is common in this community, but decades ago, this was impossible for African Americans. With courage from charter members of the Par Makers in Bowling Green, 60 years ago, the Par Makers, club was founded to allow African Americans to come together on the golf course to enjoy fellowship and make drastic changes for African Americans and how they were treated.
Housing advocates keeping tabs on ‘Safer Kentucky Act’
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Safer Kentucky Act has now been in effect for two weeks. The law makes “street camping” illegal. Violators could face fines and even criminal charges. Lexington Police say in the first four days of enforcement from July 15th through July 18th, they responded...
Stoops 'feels as good as I ever have' going into his 12th season at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops is anxious for the season to begin as talking season nears completion. “I can tell you, heading into this 12th year, I feel as good as I ever have, and I know you've probably heard me say that before, but it's true," Stoops said at UK’s annual Lexington Kickoff Luncheon at the Longship Club at Kroger Field. "I absolutely love our football team. I love our staff. I feel like it's the best blend since I've been here. I really do."
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