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Kentucky unveils African American Heritage Trail highlighting historic sites
WDRB - Kentucky
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June 16, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An African American Heritage Trail was unveiled in Kentucky Monday by Gov. Andy Beshear. The trail will feature more than 50 sites that showcase how African Americans and their communities helped shape Kentucky and the...
Did either of Kentucky's two James Beard Award finalists win in 2025?
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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Two Kentucky chefs, Noam Bilitzer and Sara Bradley, were finalists for the 2025 James Beard "Best Chef: Southeast" award. Neither chef won, meaning Kentucky still has not had a chef win this particular James Beard Award. Several Kentucky chefs...
SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Pulaski County Kentucky
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Pulaski county to assist small businesses, private nonprofits and residents affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and...
Tourism means big money for Kentucky
WCHS - West Virginia
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PRESTONSBURG, KY (WCHS) — The summer vacation season is in full swing and it's a time that is economically beneficial to Kentucky. For three years in a row, Kentucky has broken tourism economic impact records. Tourism is a key piece of Kentucky's...
FOIA request sent to Kentucky State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025
North Bluegrass News - Kentucky
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June 16, 2025
Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, President | Kentucky State UniversityDr. Koffi C. Akakpo, President | Kentucky State University FOIA Request to Kentucky State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025. North Bluegrass News has submitted...
FOIA request sent to Western Kentucky University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025
Bowling Green Today - Kentucky
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June 16, 2025
FOIA Request to Western Kentucky University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Western Kentucky University by Bowling Green Today, a media organization dedicated to...
Economic gaps persist for Blacks in Springfield
NPR Illinois
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June 16, 2025
(The following report from the Illinois Times is being reprinted with permission.) When Astria Campbell works as a substitute teacher at inner-city schools in District 186, she often asks her middle and high school students what they want to be...
Market Factors: Hall of fame investment idea
The Globe and Mail
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June 16, 2025
In this edition of Market Factors, I present what might be my new favourite investment idea - electrical equipment - and also why I might have been a bit hasty throwing cold water on uranium hype. The diversion covers new geography-related...
Mayors and Business Leaders Say Budget Bill Threatens Clean Energy Jobs
Newsweek
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June 16, 2025
City officials and business leaders in the clean energy sector are ramping up efforts to persuade Congress to prevent the budget reconciliation bill from cutting tax credits for clean energy. The mayors say thousands of jobs in their cities and...
This distilling company is opening a tasting room on Louisville's Whiskey Row
WHAS 11 - Kentucky
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June 16, 2025
The new tasting room is bringing "whiskey without regrets" to Main Street's iconic Whiskey Row. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of the oldest distilleries in Kentucky is opening its first tasting room in downtown Louisville. Green River Distilling Co.,...
Timberwolves Trade Pitch Flips $110 Million Star, Promising Rookie for Durant
Heavy.com
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June 16, 2025
Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. The Minnesota Timberwolves are perhaps the most motivated team in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes and may be able to put together the best trade package for the superstar this...
Westside Indy businesses face wave of construction disruptions with more to come
WRTV - Indiana
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June 16, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — Construction headaches are nothing new for the westside of Indianapolis, but for many residents and business owners, the impact is building. The latest development: a planned six-month closure of westbound Washington Street between...
Bourbon Week continues in Frankfort with tastings, live music, and bourbon-inspired shopping
WTVQ 36 - Kentucky
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June 16, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Bourbon Day may have been Saturday, but the celebration is still going strong in the heart of bourbon country. Bourbon Week is underway in Downtown Frankfort, with events that include bourbon tastings, live music,...
IRS stipulation could have consequences for seniors in a declining stock market
Housing Wire
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June 16, 2025
The Times explained that the IRS requires some Americans with tax-deferred retirement plans, including 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts (IRAs), to draw down their savings or face penalties. These distributions are taxed as income and...
Ready, willing and maple? Kentucky economists say state’s syrup industry has rich potential
wkms - Kentucky
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June 16, 2025
In a side room of a Farmington, Kentucky barn sits a roaring fire underneath a large metal pan called an evaporator - warming the room with the steam it is releasing. During the peak of winter, this device is used to boil hundreds of gallons of...
Alabama joins $7.4 billion opioid settlement with major pharmaceutical company
AL.com - Alabama
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June 16, 2025
Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday announced Alabama is part of a nationwide $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler family has informed 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible...
2025 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: 76ers take Edgecombe, Grizzlies select Sorber after Bane trade
Yahoo Sports
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There is no offseason in the NBA. Before the Finals have even ended, we already have a blockbuster trade that sent Desmond Bane to Orlando in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks, and a pick swap. That deal...
Mi-De-Con opens new location in Eastern Kentucky
WCHS - West Virginia
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GREENUP COUNTY, Ky. (WCHS) — A ribbon cutting was held for a new location of Mi-De-Con at EastPark Industrial Park. The company is a full service industrial contractor. The new location will be dedicated to fabrication to pressure vessels and...
Former WWE star Carlito surprises Kentucky, shows up with apple and mean left hand
Cageside Seats
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June 16, 2025
Former WWE star Carlito teased that he might “show up somewhere” over the weekend, then delivered. On Sunday, Carlito rolled up to Lexington, KY, at Appalachian Mountain Wrestling’s Summer Bash. After the main event, where New South Pro Wrestling...
Coming soon: A lot is going on with new, expanding businesses
Georgetown News Graphic - Kentucky
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The weather is warm and construction is in full swing throughout Scott County. In addition to new construction, some businesses have changed hands. Some businesses are keeping information close, but here is what we know. Last week, Georgetown...