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Get ready to embrace the day, sans footwear

Get ready to embrace the day, sans footwear

From Kathleen Maio

LOUISVILLE, KY - April 16, 2013 marks TOMS’ sixth annual One Day Without Shoes movement to raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life. Millions of children live without shoes, aren’t allowed to attend school and are more exposed to injury and disease. 

Turner Sports to air documentary on Kentucky Wildcats basketball legacy on Selection Sunday

Turner Sports to air documentary on Kentucky Wildcats basketball legacy on Selection Sunday

From Tom Caraccioli, Manager, Public Relations, Turner Sports
 

Lexington, Ky. - If you missed the debut presentation of Bluegrass Kingdom: The Gospel of Kentucky Basketball at the Kentucky Theater, you can see the documentary during its television premiere on truTV this Sunday.

The all-new documentary is based on the storied legacy of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball program. Featuring interviews and first-hand reflections from some of the program’s most notable personalities including former UK players Pat Riley, Jamal Mashburn, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, coaches Joe B.

Donations needed for community baby shower

Donations needed for community baby shower

From John Wright

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY – Hardin County Schools Family Resource Centers and Elizabethtown Independent Schools Family Resource Centers are accepting donations for a Community Baby Shower that will take place March 20 at the Prichard Community Center in Elizabethtown.

Woodford Reserves unveils Kentucky Derby bottle

Woodford Reserves unveils Kentucky Derby bottle

LOUISVILLE, KY - Adding to its reputation as the signature bourbon of Thoroughbred racing, Woodford Reserve®, the “Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby®” is honoring the country’s favorite horse race with the release of its 2013 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle.  A product of the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, this year’s limited-edition bottle features the artwork of Oregon-based painter Eric Bowman.

Bowman’s picture on the bottle depicts a crisp, sunny Kentucky Derby day, with blue skies over the historic Twin Spires. A close-up of two horses are shown racing neck and neck down the track in front of the spires, kicking up dirt as they fight towards the finish line. Two jockeys in colorful silks are saddled on the horses, galloping them towards the prize.

Community Foundation of Southern Indiana helps rebuild Henryville

Community Foundation of Southern Indiana helps rebuild Henryville

From Kenton Wooden, Community Foundation of Southern Indiana

NEW ALBANY, IN - Following the devastating storms that swept through our community one year ago, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana felt a responsibility to provide whatever leadership and guidance possible to help rebuild the communities and people affected by the March 2nd tornadoes.

Immediately following the disaster, Community Foundation staff visited the impacted areas and began working with community leaders and relief organizations. Analyzing the needs of the communities, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana partnered with other organizations to help rebuild and assist in the long-term recovery efforts.

Past and present: a waterfront view from the 2nd St. bridge

Past and present: a waterfront view from the 2nd St. bridge

From Brian Phillips, LG&E and KU News

Louisville, Ky. - This is a photo taken from the 2nd St. bridge in 1922, with a present-day photo shot from the exact location. 

Then (black and white overlay): In 1922, a large new sign on top of Louisville Gas and Electric Company’s Waterside Station establishes Louisville as the "Gateway to the South."

Now (color background): In 2013, the city’s Waterfront has been transformed, in part, with the addition of the YUM! Center.

2013 KDF high school all-star basketball game lineup announced

2013 KDF high school all-star basketball game lineup announced

LOUISVILLE, KY - The Kentucky Derby Festival will host some of the top basketball recruits in the country for the 40th annual Derby Festival Basketball Classic presented by papajohns.com and Fifth Third Bank on Friday, April 19.  The roster includes three McDonald’s All-Americans, as well as University of Louisville signees Anton Gill and Akoy Agau, Kentucky signee Derek Willis and Indiana University signees Devin Davis, Luke Fischer, Stanford Robinson and Troy Williams. Nearly all of the players scheduled to participate are ranked among the Top 50 nationally by recruiting services Rivals.com, Scout.com, and 247sports.com. The players will also participate in the Horseshoe Foundation Night of Future Stars on Thursday, April 18, at Floyd Central High School.

“It is great to have players committed to Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisville,” said Mike Gandolfo and Keith Conrad, the event’s co-recruiting chairs.