Butchertown Grocery Bakery Named Official Sponsor of Kentucky Bourbon Trail
The Butchertown Grocery Bakery in Louisville is the newest Official Sponsor of the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail adventure, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced today.
National Pug Festival Moves to Louisville, Set for May 14-15
Watch your ankles — the pugs are coming. Kentucky PugFest happens May 14-15.
Brittney Spencer to Sing National Anthem at 148th Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced that power vocalist Brittney Spencer will sing the national anthem at the 148th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 7.
Gasthaus German Restaurant Abruptly Closes for Dine-In
Gasthaus German Restaurant, which opened in 1993, abruptly announced last week that it will be closed indefinitely for dine-in service.
Remembering Walt Queen: A Real-Life Santa Who Lived Christmas
Walt “Santa” Queen passed away this week. It got me thinking about this story, which I wrote back around 2013. I post this now in honor of Walt “Santa” Queen and the joy he brought to every life he touched.
How Dan-O’s Seasoning Took Off Using TikTok
Locally-based Dan-O’s Seasoning has seen a 6,000% increase in retail availability since 2020 – a jump from 130 stores to 7,800 this spring — thanks to TikTok.
Inaugural Kentucky Commonfest Happens April 30 in Frankfort
Kentucky Breweries and distilleries will come together Saturday, April 30, to honor Kentucky’s native beer with the inaugural Kentucky Commonfest.
Shunned: The Story of a Former Jehovah’s Witness and His Quest to Help Others (part 2)
This is part 2 of the story of Mike Shemwell’s life and eventual departure from Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Shunned: The Story of a Former Jehovah’s Witness and His Quest to Help Others (Part 1)
When Mike Shemwell was a child, he was no different any other. He liked sports, he hung out with his brother Matt. He went to school in fall and winter months and played outdoors in the summer. He had no idea how his life would change when his family joined the Jehovah Witnesses.
Turtle Races: Get Ready for the Slowest Two Minutes in Sports
The slowest two minutes in sports – The Kentucky Turtle Derby – returns this year on the first Saturday in May. This time, fans of the creeping reptiles can win cash on the race by guessing the winners, through a partnership with DraftKings.

