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Escape to Alabama’s Beaches for a sunny fall getaway
Trade raking leaves for beachside relaxation this season at Alabama’s Beaches.
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3 tips for navigating SDF with a furry friend
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LOUtoday: Berrytown Park
City
Berrytown Park and Recreation Center gets a $600,000 upgrade
The 24-acre park has new features that can be enjoyed by people of all abilities.
November 12, 2024
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Katie Molck
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City
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport breaks ground on $45 million expansion
The security checkpoint expansion is the largest project at SDF in 35 years.
November 7, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Travel and Outdoors
When to expect peak fall foliage in Louisville
November is going to be a colorful month in Derby City, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
October 22, 2024
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City
The Tom Owen CycLOUvia is coming to Bardstown Road
Get your pedals ready.
October 15, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Catch flights to a sunny destination this fall
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Escape to a sunny destination this winter
Nonstop flights out of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are calling your name.
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City
Waterfront Park’s Great Lawn gets a new name — and $1 million dollars
You’ll want to dog-ear this page to remember the new name.
October 9, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Travel and Outdoors
Turn your lights off to help save migratory birds
Lights Out Louisville encourages you turn go dark at night.
October 8, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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