There’s plenty of, to be honest, panic in media circles this week over the announcement of Mandy Connell’s new role at 84WHAS. Connell, a longtime morning show host in Florida, will be taking the helm of our beloved Francene Cucinello’s old home on the radio.
While definitely conservative (she describes herself as “recovering [...]

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A couple of Greg Fischer’s campaign staffers spent most of yesterday telling everybody from PRP to Frankfort that Jim King was dropping out of the mayoral race because of his son’s health condition. Wonder how ridiculous they feel now that the entirety of the press know that’s not the case and that JCTA endorsed him? [...]

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The name of the person taking over as host of the mid-day show (Francene’s 9AM – Noon spot) on 84WHAS will be announced today at 3:00 P.M.

And that strongly opinionated and interesting character (with quite the background) will be the focus of an interview with Terry Meiners at 4:10 P.M. today.
So [...]

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Remember Robert Felner’s partner in crime, Thomas Schroeder? He gets to keep his position as president of a school board. Despite a federal indictment. Despite a clear cut role in, you know, defrauding schools. Good job, Riverdale, Illinois. [Quad-City Times]
The stalled Legacy Lofts project is about to see new life in downtown. Check out [...]

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In case you missed it: Democrat Larry Clark snubbed Francene Cucinello after her passing. [Page One]
According to a release from Congressman John Yarmuth’s office, President Barack Obama is expected to announce an increase in dependent care tax credits for the middle class in his State of the Union address this evening. Yarmuth proposed the [...]

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Shortly after Francene’s passing two Fridays ago, I suggested to several Jefferson County legislators that they should file a resolution to adjourn the State House in honor of Francene. Because there’s no question she’s one of the few people in the entirety of Kentucky who worked hard to keep our legislature honest. There’s [...]

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Francene Cucinello was a friend and idol to many. And she’s surely missed today. So I want to take a moment to express my gratitude at having had Francene in my life on a personal level. Please forgive me for getting personal and making this a bit about myself. Contrary to [...]

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I just don’t know where to begin.
My dear friend Francene has passed away at the age of 43.
I can’t breathe. I just. Dunno. She’s the one person I’ve been able to count on for three years. I love her dearly.
May she rest in peace.

I’ll miss you, doll.
EDIT: If you loved Francene, [...]

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Francene was approached by prominent Louisville Democrats to run as a Republican against Congressman John Yarmuth. Let’s speculate on who that might be. [LEO Weekly]
LG&E wants to jack your electricity rates up 12% and natural gas rates nearly 9%. Just what this region needs – more bills. [C-J]
Mayor McCheese Jerry Abramson will deliver [...]

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I’ll be on Francene later this morning to discuss the whole Steve Henry mess. Tune in.
Take a trip down the Steve Henry memory hole, with video. [Page One]
Judge pronounces Henry guilty in election finance case. [Ralph Dunlop]
Steve Henry accepts plea deal on campaign funds (read it). [John Cheves]
Steve Henry and his wife Heather French [...]

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