61°F7:40 AM Countdown to Derby with fifteen fun facts: #10 The Roses [Horse Racing]
The trademark garland of roses that are presented to the Kentucky Derby winning jockey as he or she returns to the winner’s circle have been a tradition since 1932 when the first garland was presented after the 58th running of the Kentucky Derby which was won by Burgoo King. Since 1987, the garland has been annually made by the Kroger Company.
Derby Burger Challenge - New KDF Event [Food]
“I like mine with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57 and french-fried potatoes. Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer, Well good god almighty which way do I steer for my…Cheeseburger in paradise”
Weather Channel knows Louisville [Weather]
Today, as flurries blew about town, local subscribers to The Weather Channel’s text alerts received the following message advising a quick trip to Kroger.
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University of Louisville Football and Churchill Downs pair up for Pigskins & Ponies this weekend [Sports]
The University of Louisville and Churchill Downs are pairing up once again for Pigskins & Ponies Presented by Kroger. This is the second year the special $25 weekend ticket package has been offered. Fans who purchase the limited ticket package will receive a seat in the upper "UPS flight" deck of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium as the U of L Cardinals take on the Syracuse Orangemen this Saturday at noon.
Trick or Treating events around the city [Halloween]
Trick or treating in the neighborhood is so old school. Do something different this year and bring the kids somewhere new. The following locations are having trick or treating events over the next two weeks. Plan well and score sugar highs for months to come.
Carol Belser: Master Florist [Kentucky Derby]
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Louisville news: Some melons are not appropriate to display at Kroger edition [News]
- "Gilles Meloche, the former director of Louisville Metro Animal Services who resigned in 2009 amid allegations of animal torture, sexual harassment, misappropriation of animals, and inhumane conditions at the agency’s 3705 Manslick Road shelter, received more than $10,000 in unemployment insurance compensation from the city last year, according to records obtained by LEO Weekly." [LEO Weekly]
- "Former Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Joseph Lambert said Thursday he was dropping his plans to run for attorney
Louisville news: Why does State Rep. Rick Nelson hate small businesses? edition [News]
- "USA: 1; Mitch McConnell: 0...[Ratification of the START Treaty] is a victory for common sense in the conduct of foreign affairs and a defeat for the 'Never give a win to Obama no matter what' stance adopted by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Breeders' Cup 2010 events schedule [Horse racing]
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Ducky soup: Ken-Ducky Derby to feature thousands of yellow, sunglasses-wearing rubber ducks [Downtown]
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