It’s always nice to see Kentucky artists getting lots of national recognition. So take a look at these ten Kentucky bands you should listen to now. [Paste Magazine] Yesterday, LG&E announced the retirement of Chip Keeling as Vice President of Communications. His replacement will be Chris Whelan. Guess that little incident turned out to be [...]

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Greg Fischer lied to CLOUT last year over affordable housing funds and CLOUT leaders called him out. Literally called him a liar. Now he’s afraid to attend their annual meeting and is saying he was treated rough. [Dan Klepal] Everybody is completely freaking out about the Student Assignment Plan being before the Kentucky Supreme Court. [...]

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We’re not going to shut up about you giving to the Red Cross for tornado relief efforts. This will take a long time. [Click Here To Give] In case you missed the news, the editorial board at A Kentucky Newspaper is changing. Slightly. Keith River Fields Runyon accepted a Gannettmonster buyout. Also, a lot of [...]

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If you can afford to read this but have not given something – even $1 – to tornado relief efforts in Kentucky? You should be loosely ashamed. Do so now. [Red Cross] Here comes your state government being more and more secret. Hiding spending records of businesses that are fully funded with your tax dollars. [...]

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Ed Hart and Bruce Lunsford have obtained the North American rights to “Great Expectations.” Which is kind of a big deal. [C-J/AKN] Once again, this is why Greg Fischer wanted to be mayor. For the socialite photo opportunities. In the “newspaper” that will run an op-ed this week about how the GOP “must convince young [...]

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Does everyone remember when they tried to put a silly LOUISVILLE sign on the waterfront and only got so far as the L before everybody freaked out at how dumb and wasteful it was? That’s what Greg Fischer reminds us of right now. That sign with its lonely, temporary L. [Woah, Flashback] Speaking of Greg, [...]

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The University of Louisville says Steve Beshear’s rejection of a hospital merger plan will lead to cuts in indigent care. Which means it’s time for Steve Beshear to finally grow a set of balls, fire Jim Ramsey, empty out the board of trustees, nix the foundation board and get some folks hired who can solve [...]

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Metro Council is putting tighter control on constables like that crazy guy who shot a lady in the face. Now it’s time for the state legislature to give cities and counties the ability to nix the office if they so desire. [WFPL] If you haven’t paid attention to Steve Beshear’s latest stunt, it’s time to [...]

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This sort of Section 8 slum lording behavior is prevalent here in Louisville, right? [NHI] Not all social workers in Kentucky are this ridiculously dumb. It’s a shame the bad seeds always taint everyone else. [H-L] When, exactly, can this city quit pretending it supports the Jefferson County Public Schools student assignment plan? [C-J/AKN] Yep, [...]

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Yesterday marked the 141st day Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson has questioned Jack Conway over his involvement in his brother’s drug scandal: “The Conways just seem to keep stepping in it over and over,” said Robertson. “Yesterday we learned that Matt Conway helped expunge a felony from a convicted criminal’s record — the [...]

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