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August 4, 1917, at 7:30, marked one of the worst days in Kentucky mining history. The incident occurred at the West Kentucky Coal Co.´s No. 7 mine, 1.5 miles northwest of Clay, Kentucky.

The Powerball lottery has once again captivated the nation, offering the chance for ordinary individuals to turn their dreams into reality with a massive jackpot. While the grand prize remained elusive in the latest drawing, hope was not entirely lost for a handful of lucky individuals. In an unexpected turn of events, four separate $1 million Powerball tickets were sold across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and California. Let's delve into the details and explore the excitement surrounding these life-changing wins.

Kentucky was founded in 1792, and at the time, many of these laws might have made sense, but now they seem outdated and bizarre. However, they still exist, whether because they have been forgotten or maybe for a reason we may never know. Yet here are the weirdest laws of Kentucky.

Perhaps the most world-renowned small town in Kentucky is Berea. We stopped there for the day recently and enjoyed a meal at the Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant and a little shopping in this college town.

This post includes some content written or assisted by AI tools. The Old Farmer's Almanac, a trusted guide for many, provides a wealth of information on a variety of topics. For the week of May 29th to June 4th, 2023, the Almanac has some valuable advice for those in Kentucky, especially in the areas of vegetable and flower gardening and astronomy.

We spent a Saturday afternoon in Bardstown shopping, chatting, and eating. There are some things we think you should know and recommendations we think you should have!. There are so many shops to see right around the square in Bardstown; HOWEVER, many of them close at 3 PM, and mostly everything is closed by 5 PM on Saturdays. This is definitely something to note if you’re wanting to browse stores. We did make it in time to stop on a few and recommend stopping in the ones we mention even if you aren’t looking to buy anything!

Piles of delicious food built on plates of cornbread, mountain arts and beautiful views were the centerpieces of our recent road trip through McCreary, Pulaski and Wayne counties. Our ultimate destination was Cumberland Falls Resort State Park, but along the way we ran into small wonders - as are often found throughout Kentucky.

A newly released list of the most dangerous communities in Kentucky has been released from the online database known as Travel Safe. The website combines recent data from the Census, FBI, OpenStreetMaps, and dozens of other sources to create bite-sized lists and studies designed to help citizens better understand what it is like to live in different communities across the country.

Have you ever lived with a roommate or currently living with one? What have been the frequent reasons for disagreement? Have you ever had to fight over food? Here is a report of an angry 64-years old man who shot his roommate over food.

Investigators were mortified after completing research on child labor violations across the Southeastern part of the United States. Identified as employees of the Wage and Hour Division branch of the Department of Labor, they crisscrossed several states following undisclosed reports of possible issues.

When it comes to delicious comfort food, Kentucky certainly does not disappoint. From burger joints to BBQ restaurants there's something to satisfy every craving here in the Bluegrass State and if you're craving a feast for a fixed price, be sure to hit up this gem of a restaurant hiding out in Hopkins County.

Tallahassee, FL - On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis experienced a significant setback as candidates he endorsed in key races lost to their opponents, potentially impacting his possible presidential run in 2024.

National Weather Force has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective now through later evening for Parts of Kentucky, The Virginias, North Carolina, and Tennessee ... A system coming out of the west will move into the region today. Thunderstorms along a frontal boundary moving from west to east will form.. These storms can have the power to produce damaging winds and large hail in and around the watch area.

This post includes content assisted by AI. With upcoming off-year elections in Kentucky and Pennsylvania, voter sentiment that could influence next year's White House and Congress races may start to emerge.

In a move aimed at safeguarding Kentucky's tax system, Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed Senate Bill 8, which sought to reduce penalties for various tax-related offenses and introduce changes to property tax exemptions and income tax credits. The veto underscores the Governor's commitment to maintaining fair and effective tax regulations that benefit all citizens of the state.

Lung, colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer are the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With over 30,000 new cancer diagnoses expected this year, the state is grappling with the challenge of addressing the high cancer burden.

The Derby was a blast but exiting the infield was a different story. Surging crowds, fences being climbed, people falling, as an entire infield tried to exit through the same tunnel.