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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...
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...
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...
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.
Campari and MGP report their latest sales, Sazerac plans nearly $606 million in Kentucky projects, and Green River offers a limited number of $20 game-day refunds. We also have giving programs from Wild Turkey and Crown Royal, distribution news from Bacardi, a new Whiskey House customer portal, a 15 STARS single barrel program, and more, including Diageo’s quarterly results, Sazerac’s purchase of Full Sail Brewing, Redwood Empire’s appointment, Larrikin’s Arizona expansion and Whiskey Thief’s new Guild House events space. Read this week's Bourbon and Distillery News to learn more!
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 Farm Bureau (KFB) has named Brandon and Taylor Henning of Breckinridge County as its 2026 Outstanding Young Farm Family. This annual award honors a young couple or individual who demonstrates exceptional management skill, innovation and leadership in production agriculture while remaining deeply involved in their community and the Farm Bureau organization. The Hennings placed second in the 2025 contest.
AUBURN HILLS, MI – The Murray Percival Company, a trusted supplier to the Midwest's electronics industry, is proud to announce the addition of Kyle McGrath as Business Development Manager. In this role, McGrath will serve customers throughout Southern Ohio, Southern Indiana, and Kentucky, helping electronics manufacturers identify the products, technologies, and expertise needed to support their operations and achieve their business goals.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — The Kentucky Association for Economic Development has recognized three professionals whose work supports business investment, workforce development and community growth across the state. Missy Vanderpool, executive director of Henderson Economic Development, received the 2026 Community Professional of the Year Award. Hollie Spade of...
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...
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.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Residents across south-central Kentucky have an opportunity to learn how to grow their own food through a free gardening program offered by local extension offices. Several extension offices throughout the Barren River Area District are hosting Garden to Groceries, a seminar series designed to teach...
What does the future of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) mean for Northern Kentucky’s businesses, workforce, and economic development?. From connecting travelers to destinations around the world to moving millions of packages through global supply chains, CVG is much more than an airport. It is one of our region’s most important economic engines, supporting jobs, attracting investment, and connecting Northern Kentucky to opportunities across the globe.
Your freezer has been looking a little lonely lately. Those sad, half empty shelves deserve better, and so does your grocery budget. Every trip to the meat counter seems to cost more than the last one. You grab a pack of chicken, glance at the price, and put it back.
One Kentucky farm runs a meat market you can shop on your own, with self-serve hours that stretch into the evening. No cashier hovering. Just you, a freezer full of grass-fed beef, and the pasture where it came from. I love that kind of trust. Another farm on this list...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — When there is a tragedy at the magnitude of the crash of UPS Flight 2976, it may be difficult to understand how anyone can respond safely and efficiently. For Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and dozens of city agencies, that is, however, exactly what...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2026) — The Leadership Louisville Center has selected 57 professionals from 51 organizations for its Ignite Louisville Class of 2027, bringing together emerging leaders from across the region for leadership training and hands-on work with local nonprofits. Presented by Norton Healthcare, the program runs from...
Value: Undisclosed, part of AEP’s $37 billion investment. Engineering contractor Jacobs has secured a contract on a $37 billion transmission modernization program, according to an Oct. 29 news release. The Dallas-based firm will provide integrated program delivery services for American Electric Power’s transmission portfolio, according to the company. The...
Hyperscale data center developers are eyeing a potentially massive, controversial sales tax break passed by Kentucky state lawmakers, but they might have to meet a number of requirements recently outlined by a state board to get it. The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development published new policy documents Monday afternoon detailing these new hoops for data […]
METALCON marked its 35th anniversary in Orlando by bringing together manufacturers, contractors, architects, installers and other professionals from across the metal construction industry. Held Oct. 7–9 at the Orange County Convention Center, the event featured 273 exhibiting companies, a 9.2% increase over 2025. Verified on-site attendance rose more than 5%,...
