UPDATE @ 9:00 A.M. Monday: Despite the redundant links to the SurveyUSA Crosstabs at both the beginning and end of this post, let me update to appease a WATB at WHAS11 complaining that I’m violating copyright (riiiight) – If it’s not clear/you’re 700-years-old and are incapable of clicking links – this poll was produced for [...]

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I hear through the grapevine that Courier-Journal/WHAS11/SurveyUSA mayoral poll results will appear in Sunday’s Courier-Journal.
Predictions?
Spread between Fischer-King?
Heiner-Thieneman?

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How’s this for an ironic headline? “Titanic exhibit nearing end of successful run.” Thanks to an astute reader for picking up on this. [ C-J]
Does Louisville really need a history museum? [Broken Sidewalk]
John Yarmuth is so mean and scary! How dare he speak ill toward senile Jim Bunning. Heh. [WAVE3]
Nerd Alert: [...]

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Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welcome was selected to serve another year as a member of the National League of Cities Human Development Steering Committee. “I am honored to again be given the opportunity to serve on such an important committee,” said Welch. “Cities across the country continue to face growing concerns over health, education and jobs and [...]

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Woah woah woah. The Courier-Journal editorial board is loosely attacking Jerry Abramson in the trans fats debate!
Check it:
It’s never a good thing when solid public health policy is sidetracked by wobbly-kneed politics.
-SNIP-
Mayor Jerry Abramson’s backbone went missing, and he declared publicly that he wouldn’t support a ban.
Click here to read the entire editorial.
Is this [...]

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Asbestos and Insulation Workers Local 51 endorsed Jim King for mayor, his second endorsement in a month. To my surprise, I hear from several labor organizations that February will bring several more labor endorsements for King. Guess Greg Fischer will no longer be able to campaign on being the front-runner. (Could also see [...]

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Friday we discussed JBS Swift and Local 227’s decision to personally attack the attorney representing the Butchertown Neighborhood Association along with his wife. You’ll recall the absurd claims that seemed to be pulled from thin air.
Fast forward to today. Motion withdrawn. Lawyers admitted to the newspaper that several assumptions were made. [...]

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I thought there was no crime problem in Louisville? [C-J]
The EPA revealed last week the high hazards and potential for environmental damage and human death for more than 40 coal ash ponds. [ENS]
UPS is threatening to lay off 300 pilots unless the union cuts costs. [C-J]
This city is unable to see the chicken for the [...]

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UPDATE: Allen will hold a press conference at 3:00 P.M. this afternoon in front of the Courier-Journal to respond to the editorial.
Original story is below…
Mayoral candidate Tyler Allen is hitting back at the Courier-Journal. Hard.
Earlier this morning he hit the editorial board on Twitter about this Friday editorial covering the Ohio River Bridges Project.
And [...]

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You know, it’s a sad day for print journalism. Especially for those in the field who are employed by Gannett.
Why (aside from everything), you may be asking yourself?
Well, because of this.
Gannett folks are going through their unpaid first quarter furloughs and have been subject to salary freezes for more than a year. All [...]

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