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Ask Caray: What happened to Fontaine Ferry Park?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Did you know the Shawnee Park athletic complex was once Fontaine Ferry Park, an amusement park?. "That part of town had a lot of prominence, a lot of prosperity, you had a lot of professional people there. Attorneys. You had doctors. You had well-to-do people," said Donna Purvis.
Schedule released for 2024 Downtown Drive-In series
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Downtown Partnership announced the return of the Downtown Drive-On series. Officials said the movie series will start on Friday, May 31, transforming Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Amphitheater into an outdoor theater experience offering free movie screenings. On select Friday nights running through October, the amphitheater...
Louisville airport was ill prepared to handle PGA traffic. I blame management.
As someone who has flown fairly regularly through SDF in the past few months, I have to say I was appalled at the service on Sunday night before the PGA. One would imagine that if you had a major event bringing more people than usual into the airport you would ensure that you had enough personnel to handle the load. Specifically having enough baggage handlers available to see that it does not take an hour or...
Free movies at Louisville's Waterfront Park 'drive-in' return this month
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — You'll be able to catch a movie outside at Waterfront Park starting at the end of this month. The Louisville Downtown Partnership's drive-in movies are starting up for the summer on May 31. Watch WLKY's coverage of the free drive-in movies last year in the player...
Amid 'challenging times,' two Louisville theater companies to merge
Since 19th-century circus performers coined the phrase "the show must go on," the idea that tenacity and ingenuity can overcome obstacles has been the backbone of the entertainment world. On Tuesday, StageOne Family Theatre and Commonwealth Theatre Center announced their version of "the show must go on," as the venerated theater companies said they will merge effective June 1. ...
Publix donates more than 2.5 million pounds of produce to Kentucky food banks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Publix has donated more than 2.5 million pounds of produce to Kentucky food banks. According to a news release, Publix has donated more than 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks to help struggling farmers and provide fresh fruits and vegetables. “As...
ALDI recalls cream cheese spreads due to potential salmonella
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- ALDI is recalling cream cheese spreads due to potential salmonella. ALDI recalled its Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese Spread, and Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread products. If customers are affected by the recall, they are advised to discard the items immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund.
The Back Door suddenly closes 'effective immediately' after nearly 40 years
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A staple in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood announced Monday it is permanently closing "effective immediately." The Back Door, located on Bardstown Road, is officially closing its doors after 39 years in business. According to a Facebook post from The Back Door, the main reason for the permanent...
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