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An anthem of corrupt Southern nostalgia

White people and institutions need to hit a hard pause and reflect on the Kentucky Derby anthem's history

Salon

‘The Big Conn’: How a flashy Kentucky lawyer got caught swindling millions from Social Security

Apple TV+ docuseries recalls the scam that bankrolled Eric C. Conn’s hedonistic lifestyle—and took a toll on hundreds of disabled victims.

Chicago Sun-Times

ACLU of KY files federal lawsuit over an alleged violation of religious liberties in KY prisons

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky has filed a federal lawsuit over religious liberty violations in Kentucky prisons. The suit was filed on Friday on behalf of Carlos Thurman who is being held at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty.

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Here’s who owns every 2022 Kentucky Derby horse and the road they took to Churchill Downs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Just getting a contender into the 20-horse Kentucky Derby field is a tall order, much less winning the race.

Tribune News Service

Lone Kentucky Public Service Commissioner approves sale of Kentucky Power to Liberty Utilities with conditions

After months of public pushback from lawmakers, and controversy over the approval of nominations to the Kentucky Public Service Commission, on Wednesday the PSC approved the sale of Kentucky Power to Liberty Utilities with conditions. Kentucky Power will be required to set up at least $113.5 million in funds to…

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How to spot human trafficking during large events like the Kentucky Derby

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John Clay: How important are prerace works for Kentucky Derby horses? We asked the experts.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — By dawn’s first light, Churchill Downs was crazy busy last weekend. Kentucky Derby contender after Kentucky Derby contender went to the track for their all-important final major works before the sport’s greatest race this Saturday.

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Here’s which apps allow you to bet the Kentucky Derby on mobile

Betting on the Kentucky Derby has never been easier.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Missing Korean War soldier from Eastern Kentucky identified and will be interred in hometown

Officials say the remains of a recently identified eastern Kentucky soldier who was killed in the Korean War will be interred in his hometown of Whitesburg.

WEKU

Bob Baffert Won’t Be at the Kentucky Derby, but Racing Still Can’t Shake Him

One of the most successful—and now controversial—trainers received a stark message: No one is bigger than Churchill Downs. But his presence still looms.

Sports Illustrated

Four stallions have sired multiple contenders in 2022 Kentucky Derby. Meet the fathers.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — When evaluating the field for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, one of the most important aspects to look at is the background and bloodlines of each horse.

Tribune News Service

Where 2022's Kentucky Derby contenders were born and how they made it to Churchill Downs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky is not just the "horse capital of the world" because the Kentucky Derby happens to be here. It's the horse capital of the world because almost all the contenders for this signature American classic are born and bred in the commonwealth.

Tribune News Service

Oh, Mudder: Rain Could Change The Odds For Saturday’s Kentucky Derby

Atmospheric ‘traffic jam’ will likely produce sloppy conditions at Churchill Downs, impacting horsepower.

Zenger

Severe weather possible for central and eastern Kentucky

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening throughout much of central and eastern Kentucky.

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Refugees, evacuees find homes and support in the Ohio Valley

Refugee resettlement agencies in Kentucky and Ohio have helped Afghan parolees, and the region has a long history of resettling people from around the world. From 2020 through 2021, 4,577 refugees resettled in Kentucky, almost half from Democratic Republic of Congo, followed by Cuba and Myanmar. During the same period,…

The Independent UK

McConnell attacks Democrats for being insufficiently outraged over Supreme Court leak

Kentucky Republican says justices should ‘tune out the bad-faith noise and feel totally free to do their jobs, following the facts and the law where they lead’

Daily Mirror

'I drove for 13 hours to see my girlfriend - but I found her with someone else'

A man has been left heartbroken after he drove for 13 hours to surprise his girlfriend after working away - but she was sleeping with someone else behind his back

USA Today Sports Media Group

College Football Rankings, Season Predictions: SEC Spring Version 2022

SEC college football rankings and predictions with realistic best and worst case records and quick analysis - the 2022 spring version.

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NIL, ‘Booster Banks’ and Recruiting Wars: For Some, It Doesn’t Add Up

Less than a year into the NIL Era, officials say the college sports landscape is dramatically shifting back into the booster-driven world that plagued it decades ago.

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‘My Old Kentucky Home’ will be performed at the Derby this weekend by a marching band and choir

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3,394 new coronavirus cases counted in Kentucky's weekly report

Tribune News Service

Kentucky State will undergo special examination by auditor’s office. What we know

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky State University will undergo a special examination by the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, the organization announced Monday.

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A new kind of 'mining' has arrived in the Ohio Valley. What will crypto mean for the region?

But Blockware Mining isn’t alone in Kentucky. As the technology takes off, a cryptocurrency mining boom is taking place in the state that’s known for mining coal. It’s a burgeoning industry that investors see as a cutting-edge economic opportunity. But critics say it’s compounding the world’s preeminent crisis – climate…

The Independent UK

Federal judge extends ban on new Kentucky abortion law

A federal judge in Kentucky has extended a temporary ban on the enforcement of a new state abortion law

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Ky. has highest of racial disparities in rent delinquency in the country

In Kentucky, more than half of Hispanic and Latino residents are behind on their rent, according to a recent study. That’s more than three times the national average.

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