Erin is from Hartford, Kentucky. She began her radio career at Western Kentucky University in 1998, and she came to WBKR in 2007 (ironically, she interned in the same building on Frederica Street in the summer of 1999.) She loves to analyze and write about pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and her beloved Ohio County.
Erin Grant
Kentucky’s 2012 NCAA Champ Team Voted Best of the Decade
In a decade that started with Duke winning the NCAA title over Butler, remember when Gordon Hayward almost spoiled the party with possible game-winning three? and ended with Virginia winning its first-ever championship, one team reigned above the rest: the 2011-2012 Kentucky Wildcats.
Recycle Your Real Christmas Tree with KY Fish and Wildlife
It's not quite time to take down your real Christmas tree unless you want to, but when you do, you have an option that will help wildlife in Kentucky.
Elizabethtown PD Capture “Hostile Chicken” [PHOTOS]
Okay, so I grew up in what I would consider a semi-rural area. I'm talking about just outside Hartford. Who knew it would take 30-40 years to read about a chicken being hostile at a local pharmacy. Where did this chicken come from? And why was he/she was so mad?
Erin’s Top Ten Songs of 2019 [VIDEO]
2019 was a year of dominating hits and some other tunes that are just plain awesome. When I made my list, I was having a hard time whittling it down to just ten. It was a lot of "oh yeah! I love that one too!" So here we go with my top 10 of 2019.
Kentucky vs. Louisville: By the Numbers [VIDEO]
Here we are again, that time of year when maybe our house is divided or we are solely rooting for either the Cats or the Cards. Although the Kentucky/Louisville rivalry game doesn't have an official name, it has been ranked among the top rivalries in NCAA basketball history.
PorchFest OBKY 2020 Date Announced
The organizers of PorchFest had an early Christmas gift for everybody, fans, and music lovers.
Texas Family Creates ‘Home Alone’ Christmas House Decorations
A friend of mine shared this last week and I had to share it all with you. We've seen a lot of Christmas Vacation homages this holiday season, but turning 30 next year, wow, is Home Alone. Check out this Texas family's movie-inspired decorations.
KSP Honors Fallen Troopers in “Silent Night” Video
During the holiday season, we give thanks for many things, including those who are no longer with us. The Kentucky State Police is honoring their troops who made the ultimate sacrifice in this new video "Silent Night".
Paoli Peaks Opens Friday for Skiing and Tubing
Winter is coming this Saturday. Although the next couple of days will be not very winter-like, Paoli Peaks is opening up a day early for snow sports lovers.
Group Dedicated to UPS Drivers and the Animals They Meet
You've probably seen several stories about sketchy mail/package delivery workers, but this group is absolutely the opposite. Who's a good boy?
Fordsville 6th Grade Girls Basketball Teammates Have Special Bond
I remember playing basketball for the first time in 5th grade. It was scary but I think I scored 10 points. Fast forward to 2019 and meet Zoey Doolin and Madalyn Hayden, they are 4th graders on Fordsville Elementary's 6th-grade girls' team. They are teammates but there's more to their story.
‘Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas’ Outtakes are Hilarious [VIDEO]
As you know, one of my very favorite Christmas specials is Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. It teaches the true meaning of the holiday season with some very catchy and heartfelt music. You can never go wrong with Muppets.