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Hoptown Chronicle

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A Western Kentucky agency is wielding eminent domain for a gas pipeline. Landowners say they’re being bullied.

Greg Davenport says he’s not opposed to progress. But he has serious misgivings when it comes to a proposed 16-inch natural gas pipeline that a public agency wants to run through his family’s Christian County farm, property his family has owned since the 1940s. “Basically, they said, ‘Sign...

Christian County, KY · 12d

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Norfolk Southern Packs Six Projects Into One Window

Norfolk Southern used one 26-hour maintenance window on the W Line for six major projects in southern Indiana and Kentucky. The railroad describes the work as a recent window on a line that carries intermodal and automotive traffic between Midwest and Southeast markets. The account is dated October 27, 2026. It does not give the calendar day the window occurred.

Louisville, KY · 10d

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From Orlando to Louisville: METALCON looks ahead to 2027

Industry insight and innovation shape the road ahead. METALCON marked its 35th anniversary in Orlando by bringing together manufacturers, contractors, architects, installers and other professionals from across the metal construction industry. Held October 7–9 at the Orange County Convention Center, the event featured 273 exhibiting companies, a 9.2% increase over...

Louisville, KY · 10d

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8 Kentucky Family Farms Where Milk, Cheese Or Ice Cream Still Come Straight From The Cows

One Kentucky dairy says its milk comes from a herd of mostly Brown Swiss cows, and you won’t find another single-sourced cream line milk in the state. I had to read that twice. Cream line means the cream rises to the top, the old-fashioned way. That little detail sent...

Kentucky · 14d

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Southeast Beef Cows in Drought

Drought conditions heading into winter are significant for much of the Southeast as shown on the drought map below. Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi are good examples of the geographical differences for drought conditions. These three states have about 2.2 million beef cows total. The chart below shows each state’s share of beef cows by drought category over the past year.

Mississippi · 10d

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2 Kentucky counties to receive new federal disaster support loan centers after flooding

Federal officials are setting up two new disaster loan outreach centers to help Kentucky business owners, community organizations, and residents impacted by deadly storms and flooding in June.

Burkesville, KY · 11d

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Appalachian Wireless celebrates 35 years of service

November is a special and noteworthy month for Appalachian Wireless, the regional provider of telecommunications services. "It was November '91 when we had the first calls placed by the public. That's when we were first accessed by the public officially," Appalachian Wireless CEO Mike Johnson said as he reflected on the company's history. "At that time when they went online, they had six towers."

Kentucky · 9d

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Hardin County local named 2026 Farmer of the Year

Hardin County agricultural champion Steve Rogers has been selected as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2026 Farmer of the Year. The announcement came Oct. 12 in celebration of National Farmer’s Day. Rogers grows corn, soybeans and wheat on 1,800 acres he owns near Glendale. He rents another 1,500 acres. “I’m...

Hardin County, KY · 12d

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Cincinnati company to build what's to be world's largest indoor wooden roller coaster

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKRC) - Kentucky Kingdom says it will open the world’s largest indoor wooden roller coaster in spring 2027. The ride, called Midnight Showdown, will feature 1,130 feet of wooden track inside a building more than three stories tall, the park said. The family-friendly, horse racing-themed coaster will have two trains, each seating 10 riders.

Cincinnati, OH · 8d

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Co-ops honor Rep. Suzanne Miles

OWENSBORO, Ky (November 2, 2026) — For her efforts in support of electric reliability and affordability, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives announced that Rep. Suzanne Miles has been recognized with its 2026 Power Partner Award. “Rep. Miles is a long-standing advocate for the consumer-members of electric co-ops,” said Chris Perry, president...

Kentucky · 13d

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Truist names Cam Freeman its Kentucky east market president

— Truist has named Cam Freeman its Kentucky East market president, putting the experienced banking executive in charge of commercial banking efforts across Lexington, surrounding counties and Eastern Kentucky. Freeman will focus on expanding the bank’s regional presence, developing its commercial banking team and strengthening relationships with businesses and community...

Lexington, KY · 10d

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Critical Minerals From Coal Waste Face a Commercial Test

Kentucky and West Virginia have spent a decade proving rare earths can come from coal and mine drainage. New federal prizes add workforce, but buyers still need specs and contracts. Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) named the University of Kentucky and West Virginia University among 16 schools...

Kentucky · 11d

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3 local economic development leaders earn statewide recognition by KAED

HOPKINSVILLE, KY – The Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) is recognizing four members through its 2026 Distinguished Service and Professional Excellence Recognition Program, honoring their commitment to professional development, volunteer service, and active engagement in Kentucky’s economic development community. This program celebrates members who go above and...

Kentucky · 10d

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Kimco Realty Completes $295M Acquisition of Louisville Retail Centers

Kimco Realty acquired Paddock Shops and Shelbyville Road Plaza, two grocery-anchored shopping centers in Louisville, for $295 million. The properties total over 741,000 square feet and are anchored by Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market. Paddock Shops is 94% leased; Shelbyville Road Plaza is 92% leased. “Paddock Shops and Shelbyville Road Plaza are exactly the kind of centers we want to own: grocery-anchored, in the strongest trade areas of a supply-constrained market,” said Conor Flynn, Chief Executive Officer of Kimco Realty. “These centers also offer meaningful embedded upside through the recapture of below-market leases and the opportunity to further enhance the tenant mix with dynamic brands and specialty retailers.”

Louisville, KY · 9d

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Eastern Kentucky welcomes data centers in hopes they make up for coal losses

In Kentucky's former coal country, data centers are a welcome sight as people hope they will bring in money. Data centers have generated opposition all over the country. In eastern Kentucky, though, some communities are actively pursuing them, or at least they're open to them. They hope data centers can make up for the decline of coal and counter rising electricity prices. Curtis Tate with member station WEKU has the story.

Kentucky · 12d

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Molly Malone's Pubs In Louisville, Covington Hit Market For $8.2 Million

The real estate under two of the region's longest-running Irish pubs just hit the market for a combined $8.2 million, though the beer taps aren't going dry anytime soon. Molly Malone's locations in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood and across the river in Covington are being marketed together, with the properties — not the restaurants — up for grabs.

Louisville, KY · 8d

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Clifton's KIWA Korean Cafe Closes, Owner Seeks $60K Buyer for Turnkey Shop

KIWA, the Korean cafe that had become a fixture at 2235 Frankfort Avenue in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood, has shut its doors, and owner Soo Young Cho is now looking for a buyer willing to pay at least $60,000 for the turnkey operation. The closure happened quietly late in October 2026, with prospective buyers now able to schedule private tours of the building while Cho sorts out the shop's future.

Louisville, KY · 10d

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Kentucky energy forum focuses on electricity bills, rates and local initiatives

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A forum on electricity bills, rates and initiatives coming to the area that could affect utilities aimed to provide clear and reliable information Thursday night. Jenna Rector, with Bluegrass Greensource, said that Kentucky is trending back toward using more coal while using it in new ways.

Kentucky · 9d

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Davis Jewelers Breaks Ground on Nearly 20,000-Square-Foot East Louisville Flagship

Davis Jewelers broke ground Tuesday morning on a new luxury store along Terra Crossing Boulevard in east Louisville, marking the family-owned jeweler's move away from its longtime Lyndon storefront. The nearly 20,000-square-foot building will house an expanded showroom, a bridal salon and dedicated service centers as the company plants its flag in a fast-growing stretch of the city.

Louisville, KY · 11d

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Columbia Gulf Seeks FERC Nod for $95M Gas Lateral to Kentucky Power Plant

Columbia Gulf Transmission is asking federal regulators to sign off on a new 8.68-mile natural gas pipeline that would run through Estill and Clark counties in Kentucky, delivering fuel to an existing power plant operated by East Kentucky Power Cooperative. The proposed Clark Project carries an estimated price tag of about $95.2 million and would be built as a greenfield lateral with a 30-inch-diameter pipe.

Clark County, KY · 11d