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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 29m

Worth the Drive: Enjoy pumpkin picking and corn mazes this fall at this Southern Indiana farm

If you're looking for a place to make some fall memories and pick pumpkins outside of Louisville, the perfect spot might be closer than you think.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 1h

Opinion: If Israel, Hamas peace deal holds, Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize | Opinion

If Israel, Hamas peace deal holds, Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize | Opinion

The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which announces the Nobel Peace Prize recipient on Oct. 10, might not honor Trump with the prize. But they should.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 2h

What are the Powerball numbers for Saturday, October 11? Jackpot stands at $244 million

Is today your lucky day to win the Powerball jackpot? The drawing will take place at around 11 p.m. Eastern.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 3h

Trump announces additional 100% tariff on China imports, reigniting trade war with Beijing

President Trump said the US will add an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports in retaliation to export controls Beijing has floated.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 4h

St. Xavier Tigers move up in Jason Frakes' latest Kentucky high school football rankings

The Trinity Shamrocks and Christian Academy Centurions are still on top while the St. Xavier Tigers moved up in Jason Frakes' KHSAA football rankings.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 5h

Does Kentucky play today? Wildcats' next game after Week 7 bye

Kentucky football has a bye in Week 7 of the college football season. Here's the Wildcats' schedule after the off week.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 6h

Does Louisville play today? Cardinals' next game after Week 7 bye

Louisville football has a bye in Week 7 of the college football season. Here's the Cardinals' schedule after the off week.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 7h

What channel is Kentucky basketball's Big Blue Madness on today? Event time and schedule

Kentucky basketball will hold its annual Big Blue Madness event tonight at Rupp Arena. Here's how to follow the Wildcats' preseason event.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 19h

St. Xavier golfers hold two-shot lead after first round of KHSAA State Championships

Chasing its first state title since 2016, the St. Xavier golf team holds the lead after the first round of the KHSAA State Championships.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 20h

A new grant program is hoping to drive economic growth in Louisville’s South End by supporting new and existing businesses.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 20h

Special election date announced to fill open KY Senate seat. What to know

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the date in a X post Oct. 10.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 21h

Check out draws for the KHSAA Sixth and Seventh Region boys and girls soccer tournaments

The draws are set for the Sixth and Seventh Region boys and girls soccer tournaments, with champions advancing to the state tournaments.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 22h

Gerth: I've reached my health care maximum; I'm going on spending spree | Opinion

After operations to rid myself of kidney stones, I learned I would hit my insurance plan's out-of-pocket maximum. I'm going to take advantage of it.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 22h

The 94-year-old trailblazer is a Kentucky Colonel, a Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee, founding member of the Louisville Arts Council and co-establisher of the Kentucky Coalition of African-American Arts.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 23h

Diane Crump, the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby, has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 23h

David James sworn in as Jefferson County's first Black sheriff

David James' appointment as interim sheriff of Jefferson County followed the death of long-time Sheriff John Aubrey.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 1d

Photos: David James sworn in as Jefferson County Sheriff. See photos from the event

David James sworn in as Jefferson County Sheriff. See photos from the event

David James was sworn in as Jefferson County Sheriff becoming the county's first Black Sheriff. See photos from the event.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 1d

From Joe Gerth: "After a couple of procedures to rid myself of the hated kidney stones in September, I found I was just $10.80 away from hitting my out-of-pocket yearly maximum for my health insurance."

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