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r/Kentucky 2h ago

On This Day in Kentucky History: The Battle of London

by /u/embersTCG

On August 17, 1862, Confederate cavalry attacked Union troops in London, Kentucky. About 500 Confederate cavalrymen attacked roughly 200 Union soldiers and 98 convalescents. The…

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r/Kentucky 10h ago

Anyone know what was going on just north of Georgetown?

by /u/osirisrebel

I was coming southbound, there were two officers and a ambulance with a stretcher out, but northbound looked like the whole department. My passenger said something about in the…

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r/Kentucky 1d ago

AA Meetings

by /u/ObjectivePrice5865

I need help for my daughter and her drinking. We live in Hardin County south of Elizabethtown and having problems finding meetings. The closest meetings I found on the AA website…

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r/Kentucky 4d ago

Random question about a storm

by /u/amberissmiling

I live in south central Kentucky and there was a pretty bad storm today. Thunder, lightning, wind, hail, rain. At some point there was a weird sound, and I have no idea what it…

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r/Kentucky 4d ago

State Government Retirement (Tier III), is it really that bad?

by /u/Legendary_Leech

Early career employee who started a few years ago. Currently late 20's and have not had retirement options at previous full-time jobs. Curious if being on the tier III retirement…

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r/Kentucky 3d ago

A legend from Borderland Kentucky - Charles Blevins

by /u/thsusernamechecksout

Saw this on my feed and wanted to share! submitted by /u/thsusernamechecksout [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 2d ago

Hazel Green Academy in Wolfe County

by /u/shermancahal

Founded in 1880 as a mission school deep in the Kentucky mountains, Hazel Green Academy grew into a thriving campus before finally closing its doors in 1983. submitted by…

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r/Kentucky 4d ago

Thieves in Wolfe County...

by /u/Kind_Love172

I know its a long shot, but someone recently broke into a cabin I am building in Wolfe County and stole a dewalt miter saw and stand, dewalt cordless drill and driver, a nail gun,…

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r/Kentucky 3d ago

Trucks in the left lane

by /u/Character_Use3898

Why is this allowed? submitted by /u/Character_Use3898 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 4d ago

Ohio River west of Louisville

by /u/Hairy_Gordon

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r/Kentucky 6d ago

Posted weight limits in coal country- Perry County Kentucky

by /u/Hairy_Gordon

submitted by /u/Hairy_Gordon [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 5d ago

In 1948, WKIC advertised The Big Radio Show, held live at the old Perry County Courthouse in Hazard. Admission was 50 cents to watch the broadcast in person.

by /u/embersTCG

submitted by /u/embersTCG [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 6d ago

County of residence on vehicle registration renewal card is wrong

by /u/Sufficient-Rea

Basically, the title. My registration renewal notice came in the mail and it’s from a county 3+ hrs away, I’ve never lived in this county or even been to it as far as I know lol.…

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r/Kentucky 371d ago

Sticky: I got a ticket for breaking the law, now what?

by /u/AlphaTangoFoxtrt

We're getting these threads every other day so a sticky is being made to handle it because the answer is always the same. We will now be removing those threads and directing…

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r/Kentucky 7d ago

Visiting

by /u/d00dsup

Hi! I’m visiting the US for a couple of weeks and I’m staying in Kentucky for a couple of days, and I’d like to know what’s cool, and stuff a true local would do. I like:…

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r/Kentucky 9d ago

How to get a license reinstated

by /u/Gijustin

A family member of mine got their license suspended by getting pulled over speeding in Ohio about 13 years ago. We want to get them mobile again but don't know what steps to take.…

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r/Kentucky 9d ago

Beer cheese!

by /u/BreakfastGuinness

I’ve tried just about all the various beer cheese offerings in my area (Central Kentucky). Do you have a new beer cheese discovery that you’re really loving right now to…

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r/Kentucky 8d ago

Somerset?

by /u/hippiefarmer88

Has anyone had any weird or strange things happen to them in Somerset? submitted by /u/hippiefarmer88 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 6d ago

red title vehicle? what is this?

by /u/jannyicloud

was considering buying a mercedes metris cargo van, which looked great and had a nice price, also. i knew that it had a rebuilt title, but further investigation revealed that it…

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r/Kentucky 8d ago

Any fans of Jean Ritchie?!

by /u/embersTCG

Jean was from the same place as me (Viper, Ky) and was wondering if there were anymore fans in here? If you haven’t listened I highly recommend you check her out. submitted by…

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r/Kentucky 5d ago

I'm building a statewide fishing/water conditions app for fun - any public interest?

by /u/oldmanbombin

Gallery I decided recently that my father needed an app that was easy to use, and would give him relevant info about his favorite fishing spots without all the bullshit. Once I…

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r/Kentucky 8d ago

Trying to get a Kentucky teaching certificate with existing degrees/experience — any advice?

by /u/FarEntertainment8644

I’m trying to figure out the best pathway to become licensed to teach in Kentucky, and I’m having a really hard time getting a straight answer. I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s…

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r/Kentucky 10d ago

Real Estate Lawyer - NKY

by /u/HolleeN98

Hi there everyone! I was just wondering if anyone had any good recommendations for lawyers. I'm looking to have someone to review a lease and discuss other aspects that would…

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r/Kentucky 17h ago

Maybe you all can help me find something suitable

by /u/berat235

In the Louisville area fyi I'll try to be quick, but I tend to over explain I graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor's essentially in video production. But I couldn't find any work…

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r/Kentucky 8d ago

Missing dog in Cynthiana KY

by /u/ThatVolvo855

MISSING from 36 West/Poindexter area, If you see this sweet girl her name is Jasmine. Please give me a call at (859)421-0687 andI will come and Pick her up. UPDATE SHES HOME SAFE…

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r/Kentucky 7d ago

Any places in Kentucky that do skincare analysis?

by /u/TorontoRap2019

Does anyone know somewhere in Kentucky that does skincare analysis like they do in Korea Basically somewhere that analyzes your skin and tells you what products/routine you…

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r/Kentucky 9d ago

Why is there so much crime in Hopkinsville?

by /u/Grouchy_Fox9997

Why is there so much crime disproportionately in Hoptown? People are getting shot at Dollar General all the time, getting shot in the middle of the day in the parking lot at Rural…

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r/Kentucky 4d ago

On this day in Kentucky history. August 13th, 1919. The legendary Thoroughbred Man o' War—foaled near Lexington—suffered the only loss of his storied career. He was beaten by a horse named Upset in the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga Race Course after a troubled start.

by /u/embersTCG

submitted by /u/embersTCG [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 2d ago

WWII memorial vandal is from Kentucky

by /u/imhereiguess80

Apparently, from E-town https://www.wlky.com/article/elizabethtown-kentuck… submitted by /u/imhereiguess80 [link] [comments]

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