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Bourbon distilleries getting into the Derby 'spirit'
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Derby 150 will bring thousands of visitors from the across the state and the world to the Commonwealth for the “greatest two minutes in sports.” While many will go to Churchill Downs for the actual race, others just like to take part in the atmosphere.
Louisville company shares fashion tips on latest Derby hat trends for men
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Women’s hats and fascinators are often the stars of Derby fashion. That doesn’t mean men can’t also shine in the hat department. WAVE News reporter Josh Ninke got a behind the scenes look at the latest trends from a local company that ships men’s hats around the world.
Brown: Sierra Leone owner from Oldham County making difference during Kentucky Derby 2024
Brook T. Smith grew up in Oldham County but was into his 30s before he got hooked on horse racing. The moment for him came on Derby Day in 1995 when he joined a former roommate who knew somebody, who knew somebody involved in a syndicate ownership of filly Laura’s Pistolette. Smith stood...
Collins High School in Shelbyville to receive tree that flew around moon on NASA mission
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Shelbyville, Kentucky, school will receive a tree that flew around the moon on a NASA mission. Collins High School will receive one of 50 trees that went around the moon on NASA's Artemis I mission in 2022. Karen McPherson, a Talented and Gifted instructor for...
How to stream the crafting of the 150th Kentucky Derby Roses, Oaks Lilies Garlands
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There's just one more day until the running of the 150th Kentucky Oaks, followed by Derby 150 the day after. Per tradition, the winner of Oaks is given the Garland of Lilies, while the Derby winner gets the Garland of Roses. Both garlands are crafted at...
Jeptha Creed Distillery Launches 6-Year Wheated Bourbon
Shelbyville, KY – May 2, 2024 – Jeptha Creed, a women-owned craft distillery offering a range of award-winning craft spirits, proudly announces the launch of its 6-Year Wheated Bourbon. Known for the ground-to-glass maxim, the Jeptha Creed family farm grows renowned Bloody Butcher Corn, a non-GMO heirloom varietal that imparts a uniquely sweet yet nutty flavor profile to Jeptha Creed’s diverse and growing portfolio.
Transformer failure causes power outages in Buckner, officials say
BUCKNER, Ky. — Approximately 1,400 people were in the dark in Buckner, Ky. Monday morning after a major power outage, according to LG&E's power outage map. The outage began at about 7 a.m. According to Oldham County Office of Emergency Management, the outage was caused by a transformer failure.
Anchorage parents voice concerns over renovation of school's historic auditorium
ANCHORAGE, Ky. — A group of concerned parents and other community members voiced their opinions at Monday night's Anchorage School Board meeting. The central issue is the upcoming renovation of the school’s historic Carolyn Siler Browning Auditorium. Parents and others expressed frustration, claiming they weren’t adequately included in...
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