Wow, Brooks Wicker, John Yarmuth’s Republican opponent, is a lot dumber than we thought. From his latest email blast where he attempts to “fact check” Yarmuth: Also during the KET Debate, John Yarmuth said seniors would not see a reduction in Medicare Advantage benefits under the Affordable Care Act. -SNIP- Mr. Yarmuth doesn’t seem to [...]

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Get the popcorn ready, ladies and meemaws! Louisville Metro Councilman David Yates, D-25, is raising ethics concerns about allegations that fellow Councilman Dan Johnson, D-21, made an offer to buy the historic Colonial Gardens property in the midst of a city funded feasibility study. [WFPL] The Jefferson County Constable charged with shooting a woman in [...]

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Maybe it’s time for us to start talking about the folks who defamed us? Maybe we should name names, tell you were they work, who they’re involved with, which faux journalists they are, how much money they’ve taken from Jonathan Miller and his sister, their involvement with Jack Conway and Elaine Walker and what they [...]

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Of course the editorial board would lightly chastise Greg Fischer over the least ridiculous thing he’s done in months. [-C-J/AKN] You should probably nominate someone for the third category of the Golden Poo Awards ASAP. This one involves pearl clutching – the most insincere kind! [Page One] Just in case you were wondering where some [...]

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Did you see Rand Paul defend segregated lunch counters on Rachel Maddow last night? No, I’m not remotely exaggerating. [WATCH IT NOW] If you missed the mayoral victory speeches on Tuesday night, check out Dan Klepal’s story for video. [C-J] You folks should support this youth rugby league. Just saying. [More C-J] Greg Fischer’s people [...]

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This week First Lady Jane Beshear joins her husband, Governor Steve Beshear, to spend 2:51 discussing Kentucky’s high school drop-out rate and proposed legislation to raise the drop-out age:

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Wow. I love being able to write positive stories about Jefferson County Public Schools (or anything in education, really). And this is certainly a major win. JCPS just announced that Central High School Magnet Career Academy is unveiling an in-school, student-run bank. The grand opening will be held this Wednesday, 12/16, at 10:00 A.M. Fifth [...]

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Check out the top of this past Sunday’s Courier-Journal: MISSING ST X & TRINITY SCORE How can someone overlook such a major omission?

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Special election bloodbath last night. Republicans cleaned up in both the House and Senate races. Steve Beshear might as well pack his bags after last night’s massive losses. [Page One] Jason Stinson said he wasn’t at fault in Max Gilpin’s death. [Toni Konz] Charlie Strong will be the University of Louisville’s new coach. [WHAS11] Osama [...]

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That’s right – a sane dialogue about health care. Right here in the big city of Louisville. The Louisville Science center, in conjunction with University of Louisville faculty, will host the conversation next Thursday, November 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Science Center, located at 727 West Main. It’s part of (the first) [...]

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