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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 11h

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 · 11h

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

Here's what it could do: bit.ly/4ogmE5P

The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 12h

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 · 13h

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 · 14h

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 · 14h

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 · 14h

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

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ynp3eu8f

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 15h

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 · 16h

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 · 16h

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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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 17h

The man told police he went to the home of a woman to buy a handgun and parked at the school to "feel safe"

Man who prompted Kentucky school lockdown had handguns, an AR-15 and 64 rounds, police say

The man told police he went to the home of a woman to buy a handgun and parked at the school to "feel safe"

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 18h

Jennings Co., Jeffersonville Police officials warn parents of new TikTok challenge

The challenge involves participants approaching homes with an airsoft weapon and trying to kick the door open.

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

Banana Ball returns to Kentucky in 2026, but this time two new teams will play at Legends Field

Banana Ball is set to return to the Bluegrass State in 2026, but this time, two new teams will be stepping up to the plate at Legends Field in Lexington.🍌⚾

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

We partnered with AI-powered answer engine Perplexity – here's why it matters for local news

As part of the USA TODAY Network, The Courier Journal has announced a partnership with Perplexity,

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

Bed bug infestation forces closure of Shelby County Courthouse Annex building

The County Clerk's Office and the Property Valuation Administrator Office, which are in the annex building, will remain closed during this time.

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

Who is New York Attorney General Letitia James?

NY Attorney General Letitia James said that federal prosecutors were doing Trump's "bidding" after she was indicted on bank fraud charges Oct. 9.

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

'KPop Demon Hunters' is trending this Halloween. What costumes are popular in Kentucky?

What Halloween costumes are most popular in Kentucky? Google Frightgeist reveals trends for U.S. and a few commonwealth cities.

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

Beshear says jailed Robertson County Sheriff is resigning at his demand after third DUI

The announcement came one day after Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear threatened to remove Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray if he did not resign.

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

Kentucky Derby's first female jockey, Diane Crump, diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer

The family of Diane Crump, who rode aboard Fathom in the 1970 Kentucky Derby, has started a fundraiser for medical assistance.

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

Of all the Belle of Louisville's historic features, one area of the revered steamboat is clearly the most audible.

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

Interstate 65 lanes closed in Bullitt County for 'several hours' due to crash

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said northbound I-65 and one southbound lane will be closed in Bullitt County "for several hours" due to a crash.

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

Watch out for these ghosts on the Belle of Louisville at America's River Roots Festival

The Belle of Louisville, which is docked in Cincinnati for America's River Roots Festival, has a haunting past.

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

Lou Tingle knew he was attracted to men, but never said it out loud. Then, at 72, after his second wife died, he finally had the courage to come out.

Read his story: https://tinyurl.com/kbrfthff

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

Man who prompted NKY school lockdown had handguns, an AR-15 and 64 rounds, police say

The man told police he went to the home of a woman to buy a handgun and parked at the school to "feel safe"

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

Photos: JCPS' Middletown Elementary surprise students with Flash Dads event. See photos

JCPS' Middletown Elementary surprise students with Flash Dads event. See photos

Dozens of men and women from the community show up at JCPS elementary schools to surprise students with cheers, high fives, signs and encouragement.

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