5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1406+ words) BARDSTOWN, KY " Like many whiskey distillers, Heaven Hill Brands is rolling back bourbon production this year, as demand lags. Yet, as the American spirit faced a tumultuous market in 2025, the Kentucky company built a new, $200 million distillery in the heart…...

11+ hour, 23+ min ago  (1685+ words) FLATWOODS, KY " At the eastern edge of Kentucky, about 15 miles from West Virginia, you can get a plate of Salisbury steak with all the fixings for about $10. You can grab a pack of smokes from numerous drive-thru cigarette stands. And…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (389+ words) NBA general managers and scouts are heading home from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament with plenty to think about after three weeks of incredible action on the court. Now they have to figure out which March Madness performances are indicators of…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (688+ words) April is Mint Julep Month and there are numerous ways in Louisville to celebrate the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby. Following the successful launch last year, the Mint Julep Month Trail is back for a second year, with more…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (486+ words) Why are both Woodford Reserve and Old Forester bourbon is used in mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby? Watch our explainer video. Why two different bourbons are used in mint juleps at Kentucky Derby Bourbon is the prime ingredient in…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago  (251+ words) Right to Party is one of 20 horses expected to enter the 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs. Spots for the Run for the Roses are earned by gaining points through a series of Kentucky Derby prep races that began…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (657+ words) Hot off the heels of its successful run of "A Christmas Carol," Actors Theatre of Louisville has announced The Storytelling Revolution Festival, a new work play festival staged in collaboration with The Louisville Fringe Festival. The Storytelling Revolution Festival will…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (278+ words) The 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen was announced March 28 at the annual Fillies Derby Ball held at the Omni Louisville Hotel. All five members of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court, which includes Mallory Brown, Vy Pham, Sydney Shouse, Tania Vergara-Gongora…...

3+ week, 14+ hour ago  (1020+ words) Saddle up for a month of parties, galas and fancy fundraisers as Louisville races toward the 152nd Kentucky Derby, held this year on May 2. Like the Superbowl and Mardi Gras, the Kentucky Derby is more than a single-day celebration. The lead…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (301+ words) NFL legend and television personality Nate Burleson and Sports Illustrated model and media personality Camille Kostek have been announced as the celebrity guests at Sports Illustrated's Club SI at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. In addition,…...