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
‘ER’ Turns 25 This Year Too
Listen, I get it. Friends mania has been running wild as of late. Why? Two reasons, one, it will move from Netflix to the NBC Universal streaming service Peacock next year and it turns 25. I'm almost ashamed to admit I forgot another pivotal, cultural juggernaut of a show also turns 25, ER.
Burn Ban in Effect in 61 Kentucky Counties
Officially, calendar fall is supposed to begin this coming Monday. Well, in Kentucky fall is going to be put on hold perhaps until early October. The biggest concern at this point is, of course, the persistent heat but also the extremely dry conditions as it's been several weeks since we've seen any steady rain.
Mammoth Cave Will Offer a Free Tour September 28th
National Public Lands Day is the third Saturday in September. It's the largest single-day volunteer effort in the country for public lands, such as national parks. In celebration, Mammoth Cave will be offering a very special treat.
Several Kentucky Museums Will Be Free This Saturday
When was the last time you or your family went to a museum? This Saturday, all around the country, the Smithsonian Magazine is celebrating "Museum Day" which means patrons can get in free. This sounds like a blast.
City of Owensboro No Longer Recycling Plastic
If you were thinking of taking your used plastic water bottles, jugs and such to the recycling center in Owensboro, it was announced over the weekend as of Monday, the center will no longer be taking plastic.
Miranda Lambert and Tour Pals Take on 70’s Rock Soul Classic
This past Saturday, our WBKR 30-Day Song Challenge was "Name a Song You Like from the '70s" and I blurted out a random one on the air, but I think this song is one of my favorites, not just from the '70s, but favorites period.
Daviess County Library Needing Yearbooks for Digital Archive
Okay, how many of you still have all of your high school yearbooks? I do, and in this age, many archives are now digital aka online. On Friday, the Daviess County Public Library will begin digitizing all the local high school yearbooks, and you can help them out.
White Wooly Worm Spotted in Muhlenberg County
My cousin Jennifer grew up in and lives in Muhlenberg County. She walks everyday and she likes to snap pictures along the Trails to Rails. The other day, she spotted this white wooly worm, which got me thinking, what does a white one mean?
Historic Blackford Creek Bridge Looking for New Home
Do you or anyone you know looking for an old bridge? There's one available at the Daviess-Hancock County line.
Down Syndrome of Louisville Lip Sync “I Want It That Way”
Watch out Backstreet Boys, Down Syndrome of Louisville is coming for you. The members and staff have put together a lip-sync video of the group's biggest hit for a special reason.
Vanna White Coming to KFC Yum Center with Kentucky Lottery
One of the most recognized TV personalities from one of the most popular TV game shows in the world will be coming to Kentucky very soon.
My First High School Reunion
Twenty-five years, it has been twenty-five years since I graduated from Ohio County High School, the class of '94. Here's an interesting fact, we had a five year, ten year, and a fifteen-year reunion. I didn't attend any of those, but Saturday night, I had a change of heart.