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
Get Your Fish Fry On in the Owensboro Kentucky Area
A couple of Fridays ago, I went in search of fish. Not the kind you catch, well, I guess in a sense you catch it, but the kind that's all battered up and ready to serve.
Holiday World Hiring Event in Owensboro, Kentucky
Job seekers, are you ready for some summer fun? Holiday World and Splashin' Safari will be hosting a hiring event this evening right here in Owensboro.
Teen Job Fair Coming Up in Owensboro KY
Teenagers are looking for jobs for a couple of reasons. The biggest one, at least I think, is saving for a car? Independence is what I meant. A teen job fair is coming up in Owensboro and the potential employers will be there not only to interview but to give tips on landing that first job.
Ohio County KY High School Band Jacket is Spotted in Louisville
How many of you still have your letterman jacket from high school and/or college? I asked this question the other day and a lot of the responses consisted of "I still have it" or "I think I still have it" or the dreaded, "I never got one".
Facebook Protect is Real But Do You Need It?
How do you use Facebook? Wait, they are actually called Meta now but you can still log in to Facebook on your computer or use the FB app on your phone. I usually check it on my phone, but when I need to write something, at this moment, I log in on my laptop. I would say for about a month now when I go to log in online, I'm asked to take an additional step to verify my account. There are a couple of options to verify, I usually choose to enter a code that's sent to my email.
Exploring the Craze That Was the Beanie Babies
I think the first time I received a Beanie Baby was from my late Uncle Reggie. He used to run a country store at Lake Malone but he would also go antiquing and look for new fads. I think every Christmas or special occasion, like when I graduated from college, when he was still active with the store, I got a Beanie Baby.
Gavin Howard Continues to Raise Lots of Money for St. Jude Radiothon
Way back in 2013, 8-year-old Gavin Howard walked into the WBKR studio to present his birthday money for the kids of St. Jude, He presented $322 at our radiothon.
Cuties for a Cure’s Michelle Vincent Announces 2022 St. Jude Total
One of the stories you will hear every year on our Window World St. Jude Radiothon is about little Emma Ford from Muhlenberg County. Emma loved pink and purple, loved dressing up as a princess, and even though Emma lost her battle with cancer, some special friends created an event not only in memory of that little girl in a tutu but all little girls and boys.
2022 Window World St. Jude Radiothon Highlights
No force of Mother Nature could ever stop our local communities from coming together and raising money for the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Mark and Emily Shelton Snag 250 Partners in Hope for 2022 St. Jude Radiothon
Mark and Emily Shelton are regulars on the WBKR St. Jude Radiothon and for good reason. They set very ambitious goals for Partners in Hope each year, and each year they absolutely crush it.
Kentucky Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Ice Storm Warning
In anticipation of a major winter storm heading for Kentucky, including an ice storm warning for the Tri-State, Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency.
KFC Will Introduce Beyond Meat Fried Chicken Nationwide on January 10th
Next Monday, January 10th, KFC is bringing its Beyond Meat plant-based fried chicken to the masses across the country.