They served, too. New database shows Black women’s service in World War II.
At the same time Yvonne Giles has been unearthing military history at African Cemetery No. 2, one of her friends and colleagues decided to ask a slightly different question: What … Click to Continue »
‘A permanent memorial to them.’ Missing headstones for African American veterans replaced
Yvonne Giles is using old military records to apply for headstones for African American veterans buried of African Cemetery No. 2 in Lexington, Ky., whose headstones have been damaged or gone missing over the years. … Click to Continue »
Considering genealogy? Here’s some resources, organizations for Black Kentuckians
Even as resources become more widely available online and a greater number of records digitized, African Americans looking to learn more about their history and heritage face unique challenges. The … Click to Continue »
Loss at Arkansas shows even ‘Steady Eddie’ is not immune to an off night for Kentucky
Kellan Grady had scored double-digit points in nine of the last 10 games. Hence Kentucky Coach John Calipari gave him the nickname “Steady Eddie.” But UK’s 75-73 loss at Arkansas … Click to Continue »
With March Madness in mind, Kentucky sees ‘good side’ to 75-73 loss at Arkansas
With the 75-73 loss at Arkansas on Saturday, Kentucky took one big step closer to not being the No. 1 seed in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. Since Auburn defeated Kentucky … Click to Continue »
Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks
Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s 75-73 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville: 1. Kentucky was done in by another slow start After UK’s Oscar Tshiebwe … Click to Continue »
‘Proud of the woman she has become’: Rhyne Howard’s journey to becoming a UK great
No one would have more reason to shed tears over Rhyne Howard’s pending departure from Kentucky women’s basketball than Kyra Elzy. Yet the UK coach says she will not cry … Click to Continue »
‘Everyone was touched by this war.’ Community gathers for prayer vigil at Ukrainian church
Pastor Yaroslav “Jerry” Boyechko, who leads the Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, had just one request when asked what Central Kentuckians can do to help the Ukrainian community. “Pray,” he said, for … Click to Continue »
Business-friendly or ‘bleak’? Reactions to House Republicans’ big tax reform bill
Reactions to the House Republican plan for major tax reform ranged from heralding the legislation as the beginning of a thriving new business-friendly era for the state to warning that … Click to Continue »
KY House calls for gradual elimination of state income tax, with a broader sales tax
House Republicans dropped their proposed tax changes on their way out of the Capitol for the weekend, calling for the reduction and eventual elimination of Kentucky’s individual income tax in … Click to Continue »
Kentucky basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe is moving up the NBA Draft boards
The latest 2022 NBA mock draft from ESPN was posted Wednesday morning, and the list of prospects still features two Kentucky Wildcats in the lottery range and another on the … Click to Continue »
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