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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 5h

Louisville officer quits while on suspension after fatal Fern Valley Road crash.

Investigators determined Begel was traveling 95 mph in a 45-mph zone without lights or sirens activated, according to media reports.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 7h

The Old Farmer's Almanac released its 2025 Thanksgiving forecast. See Louisville predictions

What's the weather going to be like on Thanksgiving in Louisville? See Old Farmer's Almanac 2025 forecast.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 8h

Mitch McConnell 'all good' after falling ahead of Senate vote, team says

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell fell down Oct. 16 in a Capitol office building, with a spokesperson saying he's "all good" soon after.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 9h

Photos: Check out some of the best bourbon places in Kentucky. Where are you visiting first?

Check out some of the best bourbon places in Kentucky. Where are you visiting first?

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 10h

Photos: Bruce Springsteen rocked the Yum! Center in 2016. See photos before watching the new movie

Bruce Springsteen rocked the Yum! Center in 2016. See photos before watching the new movie

With the film "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" set to hit theaters Oct. 24, we are looking back at Bruce's last concert in Louisville.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 10h

This partnership with Perplexity ensures that when users ask questions about our community, they get answers grounded in our verified reporting. Check it out at the link in the comments below ⬇️

We partnered with AI-powered answer engine Perplexity. Here's why it matters.

The USA TODAY Network is teaming up with Perplexity to bring trusted local reporting into the AI era.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 10h

Countess Mona von Bismarck's love of fashion helped popularize several trends in women's wear, including halter neck tops, asymmetrical bias-cut dresses, colorless nail polish, aquamarine, and double-strand pearls.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 11h

UofL Health names Jason Smith as new CEO. What to know

Smith, who most recently served as the system's chief medical officer and interim chief executive, was appointed as the permanent CEO Oct. 16.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 12h

LFD responded to the fire just before 7 a.m. The Red Cross is assisting four people who were displaced.

1 dead, 2 injured after house fire in Parkland neighborhood

LFD responded to the fire just before 7 a.m. The Red Cross is assisting four people who were displaced.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 12h

More than 400 items from the estate of legendary horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas were auctioned at Fasig-Tipton — from his legendary yellow poncho to tack.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 13h

A new bar called Jane is expected to open by late October in the former Corridor Bar location in NuLu. Here's what to know.

Team behind Darling's to open new bar in NuLu this month. Here's what to know

A new bar called Jane is expected to open by late October in the former Corridor Bar location in NuLu. Here's what to know.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 13h

Based on The Courier Journal's Best Thing I Ate series, we captured some of the best meals we've tried. See our top picks.

See the best food and drinks in Louisville, picked by our dining reporter

Based on The Courier Journal's Best Thing I Ate series, we captured some of the best meals we've tried. See our top picks.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 14h

More than 400 items from the estate of legendary horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas were auctioned at Fasig-Tipton — from his legendary yellow poncho to tack.

Over 400 items, one legendary trainer: D. Wayne Lukas memorabilia auctioned off

More than 400 items from the estate of legendary horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas were auctioned at Fasig-Tipton — from his legendary yellow poncho to tack.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 15h

'No Kings' rallies to take place soon. Here's where they'll be in Louisville

The 'No Kings' rallies will occur across the Louisville metro area Oct. 18. The protests are a response to actions from the Trump administration.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 16h

'No Kings' protests return Oct. 18. Will it rain in Louisville? See NWS forecast

"No Kings" protesters in the Louisville area may need a rain poncho for Saturday, Oct. 18. See what the National Weather Service is saying.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 16h

Mayor Craig Greenberg has reappointed Ed Harness to a second four-year term as Louisville’s inspector general, a move likely to draw praise from community groups advocating for continued police reform.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 17h

Jane, which will take over the former Corridor Bar spot at 712 E. Market St., is expected to open by late October.

Team behind Darling's to open new bar in NuLu this month. Here's what to know

A new bar called Jane is expected to open by late October in the former Corridor Bar location in NuLu. Here's what to know.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 18h

Opinion: Louisville football's Jeff Brohm knows how to stun top-five teams. Miami might be next

Louisville football's Jeff Brohm knows how to stun top-five teams. Miami might be next

Jeff Brohm is 3-1 against top-five football teams from his time coaching at Purdue and at Louisville. Will No. 2 Miami be next on Friday night?

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 19h

Over 400 items, one legendary trainer: D. Wayne Lukas memorabilia auctioned off

More than 400 items from the estate of legendary horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas were auctioned at Fasig-Tipton — from his legendary yellow poncho to tack.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 1d

The school attributed the issue to a data reporting error. ICYMI:

Galen College of Nursing in Louisville sanctioned by accrediting body

The school attributed the issue to a data reporting error.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 1d

From Kentucky Derby styles to patients at Waverly Hills Sanatorium and the opening of The Brown Hotel, here's what life looked like 100 years ago.

Louisville by the decade: Archive photos show life in 1920s Derby City

See photos from the 1920s in Louisville. From Kentucky Derby styles to patients at Waverly Hills Sanatorium and the opening of The Brown Hotel.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 1d

The "No Kings" movement is returning to Kentucky on Oct. 18. What participants should know about what is, isn't permissible under commonwealth law bit.ly/479wsHY

The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 1d

Kentucky's largest school system is shrinking.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 1d

Louisville officer quits while on suspension after fatal Fern Valley Road crash

Investigators determined Alyssa Begel struck a car while speeding to a call without her lights and siren, killing Charles Briscoe.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 1d

Muhammad Ali Center CEO DeVone Holt to step down. What we know

DeVone Holt, a native Louisvillian who joined the Muhammad Ali Center as CEO in July 2024, plans to step down later in late October.

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