August 22, 2012 Well, Blake Smith does. And, he is the biggest Hank fan of them all.
It was 30 years ago today. We asked Blake to share his memories and ask other what they recalled.
August 21, 2012 (Via the Owensboro Police Department)
Colonel Glenn W. Skeens, Chief of the Owensboro Police Department, has announced his retirement effective September 1, 2012. Colonel Skeens began his law enforcement career with the Owensboro Police Department in 1989. He has served in key leadership positions within the department for 12 years. He was promoted to the rank of Captain in 2000, followed by Deputy Chief in 2002. Skeens served as Deputy Chief until his appointment to Chief in 2007.
Kentucky can't do any better than tie for 10th place? Come on, now. Eat up, we gotta do better. Yes, according to a new report from the CDC,
August 12, 2012 It was about a month ago that I was a part of the judging panel for the Coca-Cola Talent Show at the Daviess County Fair at the Hines Center in Philpot.
July 31, 2012 The City of Owensboro recently announced that Bridge Day is returning! Last year to celebrate the re-opening of the Blue Bridge, people were invited to walk or bike across the bridge and it was so exciting! This year the event is set for Saturday, September 8th in conjunction with the East Bridge Arts Festival (presented by Studio Slant).
July 29, 2012 Saturday was a great day at Ellis Park. For starters, after a week of sweltering heat and stifling humidity, the weather was terrific--warm but not very humid at all. And folks came from everywhere to watch the camels and ostriches.
July 27, 2012 It'll be like a scene from Madagascar--camels and ostriches joining the thoroughbreds for live racing action at Ellis Park this Saturday afternoon! No penguins, though.
July 24, 2012 Back in February, Antiques Roadshow, one of the most enjoyable pastimes a man like me can enjoy, mentioned an Owensboro man by the name of John Thompson! And, tonight, PBS's new series, "History Detectives", has the results of a search they conducted for the man who owned these pistols.
July 23, 2012 Over the weekend, my family and I took advantage of some awesome weather to investigate a little family history in Louisville. One of our stops was Cave Hill Cemetery.
July 17, 2012 If you're a UK player, and unless you commit a heinous crime during your time on Earth, you are a beloved individual in the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the rest of your days.
The beautiful part?
UK players get it, respect it, love it, and give it back.
I didn't think so much of this ad until I saw the pretty lady in it is from Indiana (albeit NORTH Indiana) but she went to school at Northern Kentucky, so that makes her almost a neighbor. I am sorta tired of it now. It airs all the time on MLB Network, which I watch constantly. Anyway, from our buds at Guy Speed here's the scoop.
July 13, 2012 Six year old Harlie Bryant is our special guest for Jaclyn's Front Yard Party, sponsored by the Big O Music Fest, today. Come by and join in the fun, make a donation and have a delicious barbecued sandwich made by the family
