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Middletown embodies the past and future at once | Opinion
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- Middletown embodies the past and future at once | Opinion
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- 0:44
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- 2 months ago
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- Middletown embodies the past and future. The Courier Journal's mobile newsroom wants to hear about both.
🔗: Learn more about the mobile newsroom and the area: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/columnists/2026/08/06/middletown-history-development-courier-journal-mobile-newsroom/91157222007/
#MobileNewsroom #Middletown #Kentucky #Newspaper #Community
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- Kentucky Country Day football player answers rapid fire questions
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- 0:41
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- 2 months ago
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- Ahead of the KHSAA season, The Courier Journal asked Kentucky Country Day senior offensive lineman Taylor-Davis Collins some rapid fire questions.
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- See inside stunning custom-built home in Louisville's Irish Hill
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- 0:53
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- 2 months ago
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- Mike Ratterman and Ashley McDonald are living with their sons in a five-bedroom home in Louisville's Irish Hill neighborhood.
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- St. Xavier High School football player answers rapid fire questions
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Ahead of the KHSAA season, The Courier Journal asked senior defensive end/outside linebacker Korey Tutt Jr. some rapid fire questions.
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- Ale-8-One marks 100 years in Kentucky
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- 1:16
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- 2 months ago
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- Ale-8-One, a ginger and citrus soft drink known as "Kentucky in a bottle," celebrates 100 years in business in 2026. Read moire: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/life/food/2026/08/05/ale-8-one-celebrates-100-years-as-a-kentucky-icon/90873903007/
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- No Data Center 502 protesters disrupt Planning Commission meeting
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- No Data Center 502 members disrupted an Aug. 5 public meeting on data center regulations, continuing an effort to halt a planned data center.
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- Hundreds of dogs rescued from Kentucky property
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Guardians of rescue removed around 230 dogs and four cats from a property near Adair and Metcalfe counties after receiving a tip. Read more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/kentucky/2026/08/05/guardians-of-rescue-removes-200-dogs-from-kentucky-property/91180058007/
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- Trinity High School football player Zane Johnson answers rapid fire questions
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- 0:45
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- 2 months ago
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- Ahead of the KHSAA season, The Courier Journal asked Trinity High School senior quarterback Zane Johnson some rapid fire questions.
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- An energetic start to the school year at Lyman T. Johnson Middle School
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- 0:16
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- 2 months ago
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- Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine, which is composed of historically Black fraternities and sororities, lined up and cheered for middle schoolers as they arrived at Lyman T. Johnson Middle School.
A booming speaker played energetic hits like “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz and “Level Up” by Ciara as members danced and high-fived incoming students. At a microphone in front of the school, students shared what they were doing differently this year.
JCPS spokesperson Barnard Baker said the Greek life organizations often come out and support the area’s schools through similar initiatives and mentorship programs.
🔗: Follow our first day of school live updates: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/education/jcps/2026/08/06/jcps-first-day-school-live-updates--live/90987359007/
#JCPS #BackToSchoolJCPS #Louisville #Education #BackToSchool
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- JCPS superintendent: ‘Year of acceleration’ begins with student growth, belonging
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Superintendent Brian Yearwood says JCPS will prioritize student growth and teacher support as the new school year gets underway.
🔗: Follow our live updates: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/education/jcps/2026/08/06/jcps-first-day-school-live-updates--live/90987359007/
#JCPS #BackToSchoolJCPS #Louisville #Education #BackToSchool
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- Fern Creek football coach Justin Nichols previews 2026 KHSAA season
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- 6:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Courier Journal sports reporter Jason Frakes interviews first-year Fern Creek coach Justin Nichols at The Courier Journal High School Football Media Day.
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- St. Xavier football coach Brian Landis previews 2026 KHSAA season
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- 7:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Courier Journal sports reporter Jason Frakes interviews St. Xavier coach Brian Landis at The Courier Journal High School Football Media Day.
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- Male football coach Chase Porter previews 2026 KHSAA season
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- 8:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Courier Journal sports reporter Jason Frakes interviews first-year Male coach Chase Porter at The Courier Journal High School Football Media Day.
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- Bullitt East football coach Keegan Kendrick previews 2026 KHSAA season
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- 8:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Courier Journal sports reporter Jason Frakes interviews Bullitt East coach Keegan Kendrick at The Courier Journal High School Football Media Day.
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- St. Elizabeth Healthcare named best hospital in Kentucky
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood Hospital was named the best hospital in Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027. Learn more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2026/08/05/st-elizabeth-healthcare-named-top-hospital-in-kentucky-and-greater-cincinnati/91165334007/
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- Bourbon & Beyond 2026 to feature must-see bands from Kentucky
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Louisville will be the center of the music universe when the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival returns to the Derby City this fall. See the full lineup: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/02/18/bourbon-and-beyond-2026-lineup-bands-tickets-prices-dates/88529636007/
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- Important dates to know ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Key dates and deadlines for the 2026 Midterm Elections, including voter registration, absentee voting and Election Day. What questions do you have for Kentucky candidates? Let us know here: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/08/05/submit-questions-courier-journal-general-election-voter-guide/91153192007/
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- Louisville veteran's Korean War leaflets reach National Archives
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- 0:52
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- 2 months ago
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- Allen Schwartz's 1952-53 Korean War leaflets, including $50,000 bounties, are now at the Truman Presidential Library. Learn more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/history/2026/08/04/louisville-veteran-korean-war-leaflets-donated-to-national-archives-truman-presidential-library/91009331007/
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- Louisville football stars believe Cardinals have playoff-caliber team
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- 26:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Louisville football players Lance Robinson and Clev Lubin believe the Cardinals have a playoff-caliber team poised for a special season in 2026.
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- Tony Award winner 'The Outsiders' coming to Kentucky Center
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- PNC Broadway in Louisville series presents the Tony Award winning musical "The Outsiders." Here's what to expect from the show: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/theater/2026/08/04/tony-award-winning-musical-the-outsiders-hits-louisville-stage/90916462007/
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- 2 Kentuckians join 2026 class of Merola Opera Program
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Louisville bass Theo Harrah and tenor Logan Wagner join Merola's 2026 program, performing in the program's San Francisco summer finale. Read more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/News/local/louisville/2026/08/04/theo-harrah-logan-wagner-merola-opera-program/90295534007/
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- Louisville's Civil Rights Movement a model for creating change
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Louisville's 1960s sit-in demonstrations and voter drives helped force desegregation of public businesses — a civil-rights legacy. Read more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/history/2026/08/04/louisville-desegregation-law-usa-250/90148126007/
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- Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman talks achievements in education, family leave, more
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- 4:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman points to education, paid family leave and Kentucky's first urban search and rescue team as key achievements.
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- Amid McConnell's absence, Beshear addresses special election rumors
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Andy Beshear says the date of Aug. 3 "has no legal impact" on his options for filling a Senate vacancy, should Mitch McConnell leave his seat: bit.ly/4wfNK0E
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- Louisville's sewer agency spent thousands on ammunition. Here's why
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Why did Louisville's Metropolitan Sewer District spend thousands of dollars in 2024 buying ammunition for firearms?
The Courier Journal identified agencies as having Special Law Enforcement Officers by submitting an open records request to the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for any lists it had of Special Law Enforcement agencies in Jefferson County.
All three agencies declined requests from The Courier Journal to interview members of their armed law enforcement staff. To gain further insight into what police do at these agencies, The Courier Journal instead turned to numerous open records requests and court documents.
🔗: Read more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2026/08/03/louisvilles-sewer-agency-ky-lottery-spend-thousands-on-bullets-why/90067773007/
#Louisville #SpecialLawEnforcement #Kentucky #OpenRecords #LawEnforcement
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- Take a look back at Louisville's vanished theme parks
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- See the history of Louisville's most iconic abandoned amusement parks, from the wooden coasters of Fontaine Ferry to the lights of White City. Learn more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/history/2026/08/03/what-happened-to-louisville-abandoned-theme-parks/90081055007/
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- What to know about the 2026 Kentucky State Fair
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A complete guide to dates, admission, concerts, exhibits, and attractions for the 122nd Kentucky State Fair in Louisville. Learn more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/life/events/statefair/2026/08/03/your-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-state-fair/90955369007/
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- You guide to 2026 Street Rod Nationals in Louisville
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The 57th Street Rod Nationals returns to Louisville Aug. 6-9 at the Kentucky Exposition Center with vintage cars, custom builds, and more.
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- Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman on how her record appeals to all voters
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman says her work in rural Kentucky and support for public education can attract voters across party lines.
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- Lt. Gov. Coleman pledges to work with Kentucky lawmakers across the aisle
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman says she would work with lawmakers from both parties, even when they disagree, to move Kentucky forward.
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- Hear the best political zingers from the 2026 Fancy Farm Picnic
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Kentucky politicians trade barbs during the 146th Fancy Farm Picnic at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Watch the event's funniest moments.
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- Attorney General Russell Coleman's full speech at Fancy Farm Picnic 2026
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- 4:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman speaks at Kentucky's annual Fancy Farm Picnic held at St. Jerome Catholic Church.
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- Kentucky auditor Allison Ball's full speech at Fancy Farm Picnic 2026
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball speaks at the annual Fancy Farm Picnic held at St. Jerome Catholic Church.
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- Secretary of State Michael Adams' full speech at Fancy Farm Picnic 2026
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- 3:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams speaks at the annual Fancy Farm Picnic held at St. Jerome Catholic Church.
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- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman's full speech at Fancy Farm Picnic 2026
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, a Democratic candidate for governor in 2027, speaks at Kentucky's annual Fancy Farm Picnic held at St. Jerome Catholic Church. https://www.courier-journal.com/videos/news/politics/2026/08/01/jacqueline-coleman-full-speech-from-fancy-farm-picnic-2026/91137859007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Hear U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's full speech at Fancy Farm Picnic 2026
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- 5:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- U.S. Sen. Rand Paul speaks at Kentucky's annual Fancy Farm Picnic held at St. Jerome Catholic Church.
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- U.S. Rep. James Comer's full speech at Fancy Farm Picnic 2026
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- 5:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- U.S. Rep. James Comer, who represents Kentucky's 1st Congressional District, speaks at Kentucky's annual Fancy Farm Picnic held at St. Jerome Catholic Church.
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- Hear Democratic Senate candidate Charles Booker's speech from Fancy Farm Picnic 2026
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- 6:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker speaks at Kentucky's annual Fancy Farm Picnic held at St. Jerome Catholic Church.
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- Hear Rocky Adkins, candidate for Kentucky governor, at Fancy Farm Picnic 2026
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- 5:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Democratic candidate for Kentucky governor Rocky Adkins speaks at the annual Fancy Farm Picnic held at St. Jerome Catholic Church.
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- Hear U.S. Rep. Andy Barr's full speech at Fancy Farm Picnic 2026
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- 6:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at Kentucky's annual Fancy Farm Picnic held at St. Jerome Catholic Church.
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- Michael Adams backs James Comer in Kentucky governor's race
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Secretary of State Michael Adams endorses James Comer for Kentucky governor during Fancy Farm 2026.
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- Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman responds to Rocky Adkins entering governor's race
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman says she respects Rocky Adkins but will stay focused on Kentuckians, not campaign rivals, during the governor's race.
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- Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman on need for transparency with proposed data centers
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman says data centers need community trust and studies of potential impacts before they are approved.
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- Popular Louisville burger joint celebrates tomato season with epic BLT
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It’s officially tomato season in Kentucky, and that calls for a trip to… one of Louisville’s best burger joints?
You heard that right. The treasured Toasty’s Tavern, 1258 S. Shelby St., recently dropped its summer menu, which includes the Heirloom BLT, a toasted take on the familiar and famous sandwich that’s stacked with smoked bacon, dill mayonnaise, and shredded lettuce, each ingredient serving as a background actor in support of Kentucky-grown heirloom tomatoes.
🔗: Read more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/dining/restaurant/2026/07/31/toastys-tavern-louisville-serves-best-blt/90915212007/
#ToastysTavern #LouisvilleFood #TheBestThingIAte #Burger #TomatoSeason
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- Louisville park ranger describes how program aims to keep parks safe
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Louisville park ranger Ron Charles says the program aims to deter crime in parks and engage with the community.
Charles is the second of two full-time rangers employed by the Louisville Parks Police, known colloquially as the park ranger program.
📝: Read more about park rangers in the city by visiting the link in our bio.
🎥: @michael_clevenger_cj / @courierjournalphoto
#ParkRanger #LouisvilleParksPolice #LouisvilleParks #Louisville
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- Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz on why he chose to play for Cardinals
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On the C.L. Brown Show podcast, Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz shares why he chose to play for the Cardinals.
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- Louisville QB Lincoln Kienholz explains what 'sneaky athletic' means
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On the C.L. Brown Show podcast, Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz explains what "sneaky athletic" means.
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- Some of Louisville's Main Street is now configured for two-way traffic
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Part of Louisville's Main Street is now set for two-way traffic, starting July 30. The change runs from Wenzel to Second streets. Read more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/News/local/louisville/2026/07/30/louisville-main-street-project-finishes-part-of-two-way-conversion/90902095007/
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- Former KY State Police trooper pleads guilty in unreasonable force case
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A former Kentucky State Police trooper pleaded guilty after a 2025 indictment alleging misconduct.
📽️: Caroline Neal / Stringr
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- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announces book tour across 13 cities
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced a book tour across 13 cities. He will travel from Sept. 20 to Oct. 6 to discuss his book, "Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal A Broken Country."
Learn more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2026/07/30/kentucky-gov-andy-beshear-announces-book-tour-how-to-get-tickets/91104035007/
