66°F2:10 AM Kentucky mourns loss of Pfc. Dustin D. Gross, killed in Afghanistan [Opinion: The Arena]
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sen. Rand Paul doubts Obama’s views on marriage 'could get any gayer' [Opinion: The Arena]
Kentucky’s junior senator, Republican Rand Paul, gave a little talk in Iowa last Friday to the 12th annual meeting of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, a Christian conservative non-profit that opposes same-sex marriage. He drew big laughs from the crowd, when he mocked President Barack Obama's recent statements in support of gay marriage.
Will gay marriage become an issue in the presidential election? [Opinion: The Arena]
President Obama told ABC News’s Robin Roberts today that his position on same-sex marriage has “evolved,” and that “same-sex couples should be able to get married.” Moments later, Louisville’s congressman, Rep. John Yarmuth (Dem, Ky. 3rd Dist.) issued a press release in support of the president’s statement:
Louisville eclipsed by Orlando, as most obscene city in America [Opinion: The Arena]
How the mighty have fallen! As recently as August, 2009, Louisville was ranked as the most obscene city in America; but, today it was revealed that that honor must go to Orlando, Florida. In the most recent listing, Louisville has dropped to a disappointing Number 70.
Sen. Rand Paul testifies against U.S. enforcement of foreign laws [Opinion: The Arena]
Today, Kentucky’s junior senator, Republican Rand Paul, testified at the U.S. House of Representatives’ Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs Subcommittee hearing regarding the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012—or FOCUS Act—which was introduced in the House by Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.). Earlier this year, Sen. Paul introduced the FOCUS Act in the Senate.
Jim King honored as JCTC Distinguished Alumnus for 2012 [Opinion: The Arena]
Jefferson Community Technical College has announced Metro Council President Jim King will receive its Distinguished Alumnus Award today, in honor of his extraordinary community contributions in Louisville. King will receive the award during the 2012 JCTC graduation ceremony at the Kentucky International Convention Center, beginning Monday evening, at 6:30pm. The graduation ceremony will be held in Hall 2-C of the Convention Center.
Welcome to Louisville [Opinion: The Arena]
If you’ve come to Louisville for the races, or are just passing through on your way to Albuquerque for the Cinco de Mayo festivities, welcome to our little city by the Falls of the Ohio River. We pride ourselves on our hospitality, food, and laid-back ambience. And our weather… Did we mention our hospitality, etc.? We want you to have a good time, and generally feel like Blanche DuBois felt in the last line of
Kentucky Derby post draw
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On Wednesday, May 2, at Churchhill Downs the post position draw will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. ET and be able to be veiwed NBC Sports Network.
The majority of horses that have won the Kentucky Derby had the inside track. Upon visiting the derby's website, you can see which post positions have had the best luck.
The post positions that have succeed the most are No. 1, No. 4, No. 5, No. 8 and No. 10. After the 10th spot, the number of wins is a significant drop off.
Last year's Kentucky Derby winner came from post position No. 16, so of course it isn't impossible to win from out there, but it is much harder.
Keep an eye on which positions the top horses, such as Union Rags, Creative Cause and Bodemeister, end up being placed at. Churchill Downs
Obama caught again lying about the Ohio River bridges [Opinion: The Arena]
President Barack H. Obama appeared before a friendly audience of unionists yesterday at the Washington Hilton Hotel, and told so many lies that even the leftist Washington Post was forced to call him to task. In his remarks to the Building and Construction Trades Department Conference, Obama said:
Richie Farmer is now, truly, ‘unforgettable’ [Opinion: The Arena]
As all true “blue” citizens of the commonwealth know, Richard Dwight "Richie" Farmer, Jr., former shooting guard for the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, was one of four seniors on the 1991 – 1992 team known as "The Unforgettables." His No.
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