In Woodford County, more than 700 miles from Marion County, Florida, the Tipton family is finally breathing a sigh of relief.| FOX 56 News
After clearing the scene once the fire had been extinguished, officials with the Pine Knot Fire Department wrote on Facebook that there were still active embers beneath metal in the area.| FOX 56 News
In the wake of Gov. Andy Beshear calling on the Robertson County sheriff to step down, Terry Gray tendered his resignation on Thursday.| FOX 56 News
The names of the people on board a Kentucky plane that crashed in Florida have been released.| FOX 56 News
https://www.wlky.com/article/indiana-man-deadly-stabbing-kentucky-boy-prison/68808267 Indiana man convicted in deadly stabbing of 6-year-old Kentucky boy released from prison By Jennifer Osting October 3, 2025 WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. — An Indiana man convicted in the death of a 6-year-old Kentucky boy is now out of prison on parole. Ronald Exantus was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2018, but […]| Dan from Squirrel Hill's Blog
The workshop intentionally centered both the work of Louisville’s local African American artists and the city’s historically Black West End neighborhoods. Read more via Scalawag: The Louisville Art Workshop was never just about art. It stood for community..| Scalawag
Several years before I started this blog in 2010, a series of articles by George Eberhart about haunted libraries was published in the Encyclopedia Britannica Blog. This comprehensive list on the now defunct blog—the above link is to the site on the Internet Archives’ Wayback Machine—covers perhaps a few hundred libraries throughout the United States … Continue reading "Guide to the Haunted Libraries of the South"| Southern Spirit Guide
Two men were arrested on Wednesday morning for allegedly stealing cooking oil from restaurants in London.| FOX 56 News
A deadly crash closed portions of Mountain Parkway on Tuesday in Wolfe County.| FOX 56 News
LEXINGTON, Ky. – VisitLEX is ecstatic to share that Lexington, Kentucky, has been named as one of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best Small Cities in the U.S.” This remarkable achievement marks the second consecutive year the city has received this high-profile recognition, solidifying Lexington’s status as a premier travel destination that flawlessly combines authentic Southern charm, deep […] The post Lexington earns spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best Small Cities in the U.S.”...| Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
Kentucky’s Attorney General is bringing a popular online gaming platform to court, calling it the ‘website of choice for child predators.’| FOX 56 News
A plane crash claimed multiple lives over the weekend in Levy County, Florida, deputies said.| FOX 56 News
'I heard Logan screaming, and all I could see was a man, a big man, over top of him ...'| Blaze Media
IMI – Irving Materials drivers already free of Teamsters officials’ so-called “representation” while Builders FirstSource workers await vote SCOTTSVILLE & LOUISVILLE, KY – Chris Smith, an employee of IMI Kentucky in Scottsville, KY, and Kenneth Moore, an employee of Builders FirstSource in Louisville, KY, each filed petitions seeking to end Teamsters Local 89 union officials’ “representation” at their respective workplaces. IMI workers already secured victory in their effort ...| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
LEXINGTON, Ky. — On September 27, 2024, historic winds and rainfall from Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina and the Western Appalachian region of the country, resulting in more than 100 reported deaths. Flooding and landslides caused damage to the primary and secondary water systems, leaving thousands without power, transportation, communications and clean water.| Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
Pro-school choice initiatives failed in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska.| Education Week
In Lexington, Kentucky, Alex Narramore nurtures a stunning artist’s garden to create remarkable botanical cakes The post This Kentucky Baker’s Hyperrealistic Sugar Flowers Are the Stuff of Wedding Dreams appeared first on Garden & Gun.| Feature Archive – Garden & Gun
From golden aspens to fiery maples, these nine national parks offer unforgettable fall color. We’ve visited six—here’s what to expect and when to go. The post 9 National Parks That Shine in Fall: Where to See Peak Foliage Across the U.S. appeared first on Miles with McConkey.| Miles with McConkey
New integrated NIL collaborative strengthens UK’s recruiting tools, brand growth, and student-athlete support LEXINGTON, KY (AUG. 27, 2025) – University of Kentucky Athletics and its longstanding multimedia rights partner, JMI Sports, today announced BBNIL Suite, an innovative name, image, and… The post University of Kentucky and JMI Sports Announce BBNIL Suite to Streamline the NIL Experience for Student-Athletes and Partners appeared first on JMI Sports.| JMI Sports
A remarkable memoir of a young man who escaped a life of grinding poverty and dysfunctional families to become a Yale law school graduate.| Tredynas Days
On August 22, 2025, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and the DOJ filed a joint motion for a consent judgment agreeing to end in-state tuition access for undocumented students. MALDEF filed a motion to intervene the same day on behalf of a student association, but the judge has not yet ruled on either motion. See motions below: KY Joint Motion for Consent Judgment KY SAT Motion to Intervene The post Updates on Kentucky In-State Tuition Challenges appeared first on Presidents' Al...| Presidents' Alliance
Did you know that one Southern state has the second-largest number of distilleries in the entire country? And did you know that all of the states in the South have distilleries you can visit?Distilleries–locations where liquor is manufactured–can be found for almost all types of liquor. They can man...| It's a Southern Thing
Schools work on meeting academic standards. What happens when they focus on different sets of skills?| Education Week
Enson Harbor is a restaurant just on the other side of the river from Cincinnati. Check out their Asian fusion menu and waterfront dining.| Champagne Tastes®
Deal ranks among the largest in college sports, advancing UK Athletics’ competitive and financial future LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2025) – The University of Kentucky and JMI Sports, a leading multimedia rights and venue development company, today announced a historic… The post UK, JMI Sports Ink Historic Multimedia Rights Deal, Focused on Financial Stability, Opportunities for Athletics appeared first on JMI Sports.| JMI Sports
Developed by Two Circles and JMI Sports, the next-generation loyalty and membership platform provides UK fans with access to insider content, unique fan experiences and exclusive merchandise while generating revenue to support initiatives for student-athletes| JMI Sports
Imagine riding your bicycle from the Purple People Bridge into the heart of Newport without ever mixing with traffic. In partnership with the City of Newport, Tri-State Trails is proposing a project to make that vision a reality: the Saratoga Street Bikeway.| Tri-State Trails
Facing the potential loss of federal funding, 169 Kentucky school districts signed a letter promising not to use “illegal DEI practices.”| Louisville Public Media
Did you know that the South is home to the world’s longest cave system and the largest underground lake in the United States? Or that there are numerous caves where you can also enjoy dining, entertainment and history? The region has all this and more, at some of the most unique cave locations to visit during the summer. Check out these favorites: --- Lost Sea in Tennessee America’s largest underground lake is part of the Craighead Caverns cave system in Sweetwater, Tennessee. You can tak...| It's a Southern Thing
‘Before there’s a problem, let’s fix it.’| www.the74million.org
Sky Bridge Station near Kentucky's Red River Gorge offers up gourmet hot dogs, nachos and sandwiches for hungry hikers and gorge visitors! Sky Bridge Station is a popular restaurant in the Red River Gorge, named after one of the area’s sandstone bridges. Starting as primarily a guide service and gear shop in 2013, Sky Bridge […] The post Sky Bridge Station (Red River Gorge, KY) appeared first on Champagne Tastes®.| Champagne Tastes®
Kentucky’s first licensed medical cannabis cultivator is open for business, despite continued pushback over how the state conducted its licensing lotteries last fall.| CRB Monitor News
Preparing students for college and career success starts well before high school—and it doesn’t only involve occupation-specific training.| Education Week
The best things to do in Louisville, Kentucky: from baseball to bourbon, Muhammed Ali and the Kentucky Derby Museum.| Savvy Mama Lifestyle
Have you ever wondered what it's like inside Kentucky's underground caves? These hidden wonders offer a unique climate that differs... The post Secrets Of Kentucky’s Underground Cave Climate Networks appeared first on TouristSecrets.| TouristSecrets
The Aviation Museum of Kentucky in Lexington is one of those places that’s absolutely worth a return visit. We took the kids there years ago, and this past week, my son headed back to check it out again—and came home talking about how much there is to see and experience. It’s been about ten years| Hobbies on a Budget
Planning a quick trip to Mammoth Cave National Park? This one-day itinerary covers the best cave tours, short hikes, scenic stops, and tips to help you make the most of your visit.| Get Lost In The USA
Find the best things to do in downtown Shelbyville, KY—historic charm, public art, shopping, and more, all in a walkable small-town setting.| Get Lost In The USA
Discover Lettléiki Icelandics in Kentucky, where Icelandic horses have five unique gaits, fluffy coats, and friendly personalities.| Get Lost In The USA
Looking for an easy weekend trip from Columbus? These ideas cover everything from city breaks to outdoor adventures and more!| The Family Voyage
We have all heard the stories about those giant app-based dog walking companies, Wag! and Rover – the lost and dead dogs, the houses robbed. These stories are downright terrifying to me, and they make me glad Outdoor Dog Adventures has a different way of doing things. Sure, the price tag on some of […] The post Wag! and Rover: Why You Should Trust Us Over Them appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY
Discover the best national parks to visit in January, from Hawaii and Arizona to Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands.| The National Parks Experience
Empowering financial institutions and capital providers to understand, identify and manage cannabis-related risk and opportunity.| CRB Monitor News
Planning a Southern U.S.A. road trip? Use this itinerary for a fun, delicious, even informative road trip through the quintessential American South.| Travel on the Reg
A brief stroll down a dirt road to Black Mountain, Kentucky's state high point, near its mountainous border with Virginia.| dismal wilderness
Empowering financial institutions and capital providers to understand, identify and manage cannabis-related risk and opportunity.| CRB Monitor News
Read about British rag rug maker Elspeth Jackson's rug hooking trip to the USA to see The Woolery, Rug Hooking Week at Sauder & Kentucky.| Ragged Life Blog
Check out these awesome fall break destinations for families! There's something for every age, budget and type of traveler.| The Family Voyage
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is a great place to explore amazing caves! Here are a few other ideas when visiting Mammoth Cave!| Crazy Family Adventure
A weekend in Murray, Kentucky had so much of what we look for in a getaway: art, great food, an extensive lake system and even bison.| Camels & Chocolate
Some of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records.| Education Week
Burlington, Kentucky, is a charming unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Boone County, Northern Kentucky, United States. As the county seat of Boone County, Burlington has a rich history and a growing population. Situated just southwest of Cincinnati, Ohio, Burlington enjoys proximity to both urban amenities and the picturesque countryside of the Ohio River Valley.| Malaysia Food and Drink
The world’s first superfood cocktail and mocktail mixer brand brings naturally-sourced flavors to beverages.| Amazon SER
Keeping the Kentucky income tax on a march to zero would mean tax hikes for working families or widespread cuts to education, health care, and other public services. Reversing course is certainly the wiser course of action.| ITEP
Voters in as many as nine states could sidestep their legislators and directly decide whether to expand access to abortion through citizen-led ballot initiatives.| Louisiana Illuminator
Discover Kentucky's rich winemaking heritage and diverse flavors at the wineries near Louisville. Plan your tasting journey today.| On a Permanent Vacation
Valhalla Golf Club designed by Jack Nicklaus is a TOUGH golf course with a PGA Tour pedigree. But should you go out of your way to try and play it?| Breaking Eighty | Best Golf Courses and Golf Product Reviews
Whether you call it Derby City or the Gateway to the South, Louisville is a fantastic American city. Here how to plan a fun weekend in Louisville.| Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Located in Florence, Kentucky, within the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metropolitan area, the Church of Scientology of Cincinnati’s new home stands at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Union Pike. The new facility will not only provide Scientology services to parishioners, but will extend the Church’s humanitarian programs throughout the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Tri-state region. Their new building opened … More Cincinnati Tri-State Area’s New Church of Scientology| Scientology Organizations Around the World
Kentucky is more than fried chicken, horse racing, and bluegrass music. I’m going to surprise you with a whole host of Kentucky facts.| Roaming the USA
On November 21, 2003, between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m., a psychologist named Dr. Virgil Davis was driving toward his home in Morehead, Kentucky. Riding with him were his two sons, aged 15 and 18. They were almost home when suddenly, they witnessed a bright, oval-shaped craft flying over a field near their home. Dr. Davis described the craft as moving erratically, like a hummingbird, quite a distance from the ground. After a few minutes, it moved down a hundred feet or so, stayed in that positi...| The Ghost Doctor
By the 1890s, James Hatcher had become one of the richest men in Pikeville, Kentucky. His career as a businessman began at the age of eighteen when he opened a warehouse on the river. After building a steamer called the “Mountain Girl,” he branched out into the contracting and the timber businesses. He also dabbled in politics, becoming the Clerk of the Pike County Court and Railroad Commission for the district. In 1891, Hatcher married Ocatavia Smith, the daughter of one of the founde...| The Ghost Doctor
In his book Beyond the Grave, author Troy Taylor provides an account of one of Kentucky’s most bizarre legends. Late one afternoon after a hard day’s work, Carl Pruitt came home, expecting to find his wife in the kitchen cooking supper. He sensed that something was wrong when she did not answer his greeting from the kitchen, so he began to search for her. When Carl opened the door to the bedroom, he was shocked to find is wife in bed with another man. Blind with rage, Carl grabbed a s...| The Ghost Doctor
One of Ashland, Kentucky’s most elegant historic landmarks is The Paramount Arts Center. It is housed in the Paramount Theater, which was originally designed by the architectural firm of Rapp and Rapp to show silent movies. Ironically, by the time construction was completed in 1931, silent movies had been replaced by “talkies.” The spacious theater continued to show movies for the next forty years. The Paramount closed in 1971 but reopened in 1972 as a performing arts center called t...| The Ghost Doctor
Every year, hundreds of UFO sightings are reported throughout the world. Thousands of images of UFOs have been captured in photographs and on video, but very little physical evidence of UFO visitations has been collected. In 1957, several UFO fragments of a UFO crash were collected in Ubatuba, Brazil. In 1966, a disk-shaped object that landed in Horseshoe Lagoon in Australia left behind a circular impression. That same year, a camp site at Roaring River, Missouri, is reputed to have been ...| The Ghost Doctor
Eastern Kentucky, which is also known as the Appalachian Plateau, is a triangle-shaped region stretching from New York to Alabama. This mountainous area is part of the Appalachian Mountains system. Kentucky’s primary mountain ranges—the Cumberland and Pine Mountains—form much of the southeastern border of Kentucky. Eastern Kentucky’s most valuable natural resource—coal—can be found in the Eastern Coal Field. Sharp ridges and narrow valleys, created by eroding streams, wind thro...| The Ghost Doctor