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A historical marker sign detailing the life of Rev. William H. Sheppard, a missionary who denounced colonialism in the Congo.
History
Flashback Friday: The life of Rev. William H. Shepphard
This Louisville pastor documented colonialism in Africa in the early parts of the 20th century.
September 11, 2025 01:10 PM
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Celebrate “The Greatest” birthday of all time
Happy birthday, champ.
January 12, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Take a road trip to the Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
Hit the road and head to Robbinsville, NC — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
January 11, 2024
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Katie Molck
An Amtrak train line.
City
Amtrak in Louisville: past, present... and future?
All aboard? Time will tell.
January 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A limestone, Beaux-Arts building surrounded by colorful, fall + autumn trees.
City
Carnegie library in Shelby Park could make a comeback
The Shelby Park Neighborhood Association has started a petition to restore the building as a public library
January 8, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A newsletter cover, featuring a cat in a spoof of a Beatle's album.
Culture
Do you remember Burt the Cat?
A Derby City music newsletter from the 1990s featured the feline on every issue.
January 8, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Giant black and white photo of Jack Harlow on the side of a red brick building.
Culture
These eight Louisvillians are getting Hometown Hero banners
Muhammad Ali, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jack Harlow are making room on the Derby City skyline.
January 2, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Diners sitting inside the Burger Girl Diner in Louisville, KY
Culture
These 4 Louisville diners really hit the spot
It’s another episode of, “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.”
December 19, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Louisville receives 40+ accolades from national outlets in 2023
It’s been a banner year, Louisville
December 19, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Events
Regional spelling buzzing into Derby City next year
Can you use it in a sentence, please?
December 7, 2023
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Jeff Milby
Police officers confiscate distilling supplies during Prohibition in Louisville, KY.
Events
Celebrate Repeal Day in Louisville
Pour one out for Prohibition, 90 years later.
December 1, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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