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“Winsday” Returns to Churchill Downs for KY Derby ’26

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026) – Submissions are now open for local charitable organizations to participate in “Winsday” presented by Resolute Racing on Wednesday, April 29, part of Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs. In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, “Winsday: Great Thrills...
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Kentucky Small Business Owners Receive $25K Financial Infusion

The initiative pairs financing with coaching and mentorship to help entrepreneurs scale operations and manage growth. Eight Black-owned businesses in Louisville, Kentucky, have received $25,000 lines of credit as part of a local effort to expand access to capital and business support, organizers said. The initiative...
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Hip Hop Cares nonprofit celebrates 10th anniversary

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - For a decade now, the nonprofit, Hip Hop Cares, has been helping people experiencing homelessness in Louisville by means of providing a warm meal, clothes and hygiene products. Jeff Gill, the founder, said it’s just the beginning. He said the nonprofit started out of a...
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Indiana State Police investigate incarcerated man’s death at Washington County Jail

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at a southern Indiana jail. According to Indiana State Police, Washington County Jail officials said they found an incarcerated man, identified as 61-year-old David Elliott of Georgetown, unresponsive in his bunk around 4 p.m. Sunday. Corrections...
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The Death of Kentucky Retail? Massive Store Closures Confirmed for 2026

As 2026 begins, the Bluegrass State is seeing a sharp contraction in the discount sector. While the Summit at Fritz Farm in Lexington thrives, the state's working-class corridors are losing their anchors. From the shuttering of discount furniture giants to the quiet disappearance of urban general stores, the...
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10 No-Frills Restaurants In Kentucky Where The Pizzas Are Simply Legendary

Looking for amazing pizza joints in Kentucky without all the fancy stuff?. These 10 legendary spots offer mouthwatering pies and down-to-earth atmospheres!. 1. Old School N.Y. Pizza (Louisville) When you’re hunting for an authentic New York slice in the Bluegrass State, this place hits the bullseye every single time.
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Fostering discipleship in and beyond Floyd County: Local college ministry journeys to Cross Con

Fulfilling the Great Commission is one of the overarching Christian principles, but instilling discipleship starts with cultivating a faith rooted in God’s love. A group of 21 students in the Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church college ministry recently took a road trip to Louisville, Kentucky to attend Cross Con, a...
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Sale of Charlestown’s historic army ammunition site sparks hopes for revitalization

CHARLESTOWN, Ind. (WDRB) — Charlestown's World War II army ammunition plant is off the market after FJR commercial Real Estate closed on the property. The developers purchased the 27-acre property as well as other properties in the real estate portfolio across Charlestown, New Albany, Clarksville and Jeffersonville....
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Be Our Guest | Celebrate Cuban history at El Cimarron Cuban Restaurant

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at El Cimarron Cuban Restaurant!. At El Cimarron, the restaurant takes pride in Cuban history. Their name pays tribute to the cimarrons, who were brave enslaved people who escaped from colonial plantations in search of freedom. Each dish they...
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Kentucky Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is an important — and often underestimated — time for basement moisture concerns across Kentucky. While winter temperatures are generally milder than farther north, seasonal conditions can still...

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