# louisville (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover louisville. Page: Feed: --- ## [Seth Trimble’s eligibility in question, London Johnson dismissed from team](https://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2026/08/seth-trimbles-eligibility-in-question-london-johnson-dismissed-from-team/) _2026-08-21 · Harrison Plank · The Louisville Cardinal_ By Harrison Plank The Louisville men's basketball roster saw two notable shake-ups early Friday morning. First, UNC guard Seth Trimble's transfer to the Cards became official, with Pat Kelsey announcing the signing. "There’s no question that he will have an immediate impact on what we have been building this offseason," he said. ✍️ Signed. Seth ... Read more ## [Left Coast Friday](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/21/left-coast-friday/) _2026-08-21 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ I got my UK season tickets again, courtesy of a thoughtful niece and nephew (she’s a UK employee and graciously allows me to buy the tickets she won at the employee lottery a few years ago). Turns out getting the tickets on my own is…complicated. I would have to establish KY residency (possible, I almost \[…\] The post Left Coast Friday appeared first on Better Late Than Never . ## [Nightmare](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/20/nightmare/) _2026-08-20 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ It’s a travel day, and I had plans to play some early morning golf before a midday flight. But Louisville weather said “nope, it’s gonna rain all morning”, so my last chance to get out is gone. I don’t love traveling midday or after – probability of flight delays rises quickly – but my traveling \[…\] The post Nightmare appeared first on Better Late Than Never . ## [Witnesses say truck ‘exploded’ near Louisville Hall, no injuries reported](https://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2026/08/witnesses-say-truck-exploded-near-louisville-hall-ulpd-investigating/) _2026-08-18 · Jai'Michael Anderson · The Louisville Cardinal_ By Jai'Michael Anderson Students said a sulfur smell filled the air after hearing a loud boom on U of L's campus Tuesday afternoon. They said they saw a pickup truck on fire near Louisville Hall and Community Park. Firefighters arrived on the scene shortly after noon. Images of the truck show a large container on ... Read more ## [Small Morehead coffee shop and bookstore create community](https://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2026/08/small-morehead-coffee-shop-and-bookstore-create-community/) _2026-08-18 · Claire Schneider · The Louisville Cardinal_ By Claire Schneider Coffeetree Books and Fuzzy Duck Coffee Shop, having taken up residence in a 1969 cinema, are nestled between mountains and Morehead State University. Susan Thomas, current manager of both, inherited the business from her parents. Upon retirement from the local university they decided to start a coffee shop. Coffeetree dates back to ... Read more ## [Metcalfe: From Stonemason to Governor](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/metcalfe-from-stonemason-to-governor) _2026-08-18 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 18, 1855 - Former Kentucky Governor Thomas Metcalfe died of cholera at “Forest Retreat,” his Nicholas County home built by his own hands. At age 16, Metcalfe was apprenticed to his older half-brother, John Metcalf... ## [McHenry, Kentucky native Ray Chapman](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/mchenry-kentucky-native-ray-chapman) _2026-08-17 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 16-17, 1920 - Ray Chapman, a native of McHenry, a small community near Beaver Dam, Kentucky, and his wife visited their new home under construction on Alvason Road in Cleveland, Ohio. A few hours later, 29-year ol... ## [Make America good again](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/17/make-america-good-again/) _2026-08-17 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ Aaaand it’s already the middle of August. Grandson Hudson’s birthday. Where did the summer go? Raining this morning with some distant thunder, so the now-regular Monday morning golf outing has been cancelled. Try again tomorrow. I missed the big display of lightning and thunder last evening, as we were inside a movie theater watching The \[…\] The post Make America good again appeared first on… ## [Kentucky Native Duncan Hines](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/kentucky-native-duncan-hines) _2026-08-16 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 16, 1956 - Procter & Gamble purchased the brand name Duncan Hines from Hines-Park Foods, Inc., a partnership of Bowling Green resident Duncan Hines and Roy Park. As a salesman traveling across America in the 1930s... ## [Obvious, except to conservatives](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/16/obvious-except-to-conservatives/) _2026-08-16 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ There s no global warming (or climate change, or whatever the fuck label you want to place on it), but Europe and the UK are cooking, burning. The US from west coast to east coast is cooking, burning. Locally, Louisville is having an epically hot summer. Phoenix has been labelled dangerous due to 105+ degree days \[ \] The post Obvious, except to conservatives appeared first on Better Late Than… ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hAi5f1HlQnsc) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [The Heroines of Bryan Station](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/the-heroines-of-bryan-station-1) _2026-08-15 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 15, 1782 - British rangers Captain William Caldwell and Alexander McKee (who chose to abandon his support of the American Revolution and pledge allegiance to the British) led 50-60 Canadian loyalists and 500-600 N... ## [The daily outrage(s)](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/14/the-daily-outrages/) _2026-08-14 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ Not in a great mood today, so it s prime time to wade through the flood of shit that King MAGA is dropping on America. Behold. Moron Convict Donny has directed the US Navy to stop using magnets to launch fighters from aircraft carriers. He s directed them to go back to steam driven catapults that are \[ \] The post The daily outrage(s) appeared first on Better Late Than Never . ## [Remembering the Greatest Generation](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/remembering-the-greatest-generation-1) _2026-08-14 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ A momentary change of focus today - there are many people and moments in Kentucky history that could be recalled today, but on this day we need to pause to honor America's "Greatest Generation" on this, the 81st annivers... ## [U of L to replace RAVE alert system with SafeZone app](https://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2026/08/u-of-l-to-replace-rave-alert-system-with-safezone-app/) _2026-08-13 · Vinny Porco · The Louisville Cardinal_ By Vinny Porco The University of Louisville will replace its campus safety app Card Armor and long-held RAVE alert system on Sept. 1, 2026. The new system, an app called SafeZone, builds off of the timely emergency notifications and location-based safety services of the two previous systems. ULPD Chief of Police Bryan Luckett announced the ... Read more ## [Historic Washington, Kentucky](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/historic-washington-kentucky-2) _2026-08-13 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 13, 1990 - Washington, Kentucky citizens voted to merge with neighboring Maysville in Mason County. The town has the distinction of being the first in the United States to be named in honor of George Washington, s... ## [Post-storm notes](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/13/post-storm-notes/) _2026-08-13 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ Looks like the big thunderstorms are over for a while in Louisville. They were fun while they lasted. The war in Iran is going well: National security reporter David Rothkopf wrote: “The man who cowered hiding from the Iranians in a catering truck and who has personally done more to increase Iran’s strategic influence than anyone \[ \] The post Post-storm notes appeared first on Better Late Than… ## [GALLERY: Louisville women’s soccer faces Nebraska in season opener](https://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2026/08/gallery-louisville-womens-soccer-faces-nebraska-in-season-opener/) _2026-08-13 · Vinny Porco · The Louisville Cardinal_ By Vinny Porco Louisville women's soccer was defeated at home by the Nebraska Cornhuskers Wednesday night in the team's season opener. Senior midfielder Liza Suydam scored the Cardinals' only goal of the night, bringing the game to its final score of 3-1 in the final minutes. Check out photos from Wednesday night's season opener taken ... Read more ## [Former UNC gaurd Seth Trimble becomes newest addition to men’s basketball roster](https://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2026/08/former-unc-gaurd-seth-trimble-becomes-newest-addition-to-mens-basketball-roster/) _2026-08-12 · Harrison Plank · The Louisville Cardinal_ By Harrison Plank A longtime UNC Tarheel is bringing his talents to the U of L for his fifth year of eligibility, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. In a recent Instagram post, guard Seth Trimble shared a heartfelt message about his time at North Carolina. "I've been considering returning to college the whole summer now, ... Read more ## [Long day](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/12/long-day/) _2026-08-12 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ (Posted a day late was so tired Tuesday night I forgot to hit the publish button.) Long day. Eighteen holes of golf early this morning, then a little time at home, then a trip to Mt Sterling and back. During the Mt Sterling visit we had an almost-tornado 80 mph winds, lots of \[ \] The post Long day appeared first on Better Late Than Never . ## [Billionaire scumbag’s plan: 5 votes for me, no vote for thee](https://thebluegrassbluespodcast.com/2026/08/11/billionaire-scumbags-plan-5-votes-for-me-no-vote-for-thee/) _2026-08-11 · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast_ Human toilet brush Tobi Lutke (pictured above realizing he’s full of shit) has endorsed this proposal on U.S. voting rights. (From Fortune): Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke, whose company commands a market capitalization near $154 billion, told his social media followers this week that a tax-tiered voting system—one that would strip voting rights from anyone who pays \[…\] ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RofeF6kX42ZB) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [President for a Day](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/president-for-a-day-3) _2026-08-11 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 11, 1807 - David Rice Atchison, Kentucky's "other" president, was born at Kirklevington in Lexington. While a student at Transylvania University he was a classmate of five other men who would also become U.S. Sen... ## [John Kennedy's Stage Coach](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/john-kennedys-stage-coach) _2026-08-09 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 9, 1803 - John Kennedy began operating the first stagecoach line in Kentucky, running between Lexington and Olympian Springs at Mud Lick in Bath County. Each Thursday at “precisely” 4 a.m. the stagecoach departed ... ## [What’s in a name?](https://thebluegrassbluespodcast.com/2026/08/09/whats-in-a-name/) _2026-08-09 · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast_ Michigan had a primary for the U.S. Senate, and this was the result: Abdul El-Sayed has narrowly won the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan, according to a race call by The Associated Press. The result marks a win for the progressive wing of the party, with El-Sayed defeating Rep. Haley Stevens, who had the \[…\] ## [The Cane Ridge Revival](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/the-cane-ridge-revival-4) _2026-08-08 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 8, 1801 - Cane Ridge Meeting House near Paris in Bourbon County was the scene of the largest camp meeting in the Great Revival movement. Hosted by the congregation meeting at Cane Ridge and their minister, Barton ... ## [Just another Saturday](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/08/just-another-saturday/) _2026-08-08 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ Just another Saturday. Lots to do grandson s soccer practice, a farmer s market visit, lots of cooking, some furniture assembly it ll be a busy day. Meanwhile in the world: That s a lot, right off the cuff. Things are fine here at home, while the country is a hot mess. Literally and figuratively. The post Just another Saturday appeared first on Better Late Than Never . ## [Wow! Network news broadcasts really suck!](https://thebluegrassbluespodcast.com/2026/08/08/wow-network-news-broadcasts-really-suck/) _2026-08-08 · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast_ I hate network news. The reporting is shallow. The “alleged journalists” focus on the trite instead of the important. And it’s amazing that anchors make a fortune being so bad at what they do. Look up the most popular program, and Fox News has the highest rating of all the shows. Watch the cable news \[…\] ## [Busy](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/07/busy-4/) _2026-08-07 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ Been too busy to post, so that s a good thing. Since arriving late Wednesday, it s been a busy couple of days. A round of golf each day one at Nevel Meade and one at Crescent Hill. An evening with the grandsons. More work on the surprise basement bedroom for them, this time adding a \[ \] The post Busy appeared first on Better Late Than Never . ## [Schroedinger’s senator is still dead/alive?](https://thebluegrassbluespodcast.com/2026/08/07/schroedingers-senator-is-still-dead-alive/) _2026-08-07 · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast_ For anyone keeping track: We all know the “deadline” has passed to call a special election to fill out the remainder of the current term of “Weekend at Bernie’s” understudy, Mitch McConnell. The general consensus seems to be, “who cares if he’s dead or alive? At least he ain’t voting.” Anyway, you can read the \[…\] ## [Let’s look at bad newsletters](https://thebluegrassbluespodcast.com/2026/08/06/lets-look-at-bad-newsletters/) _2026-08-06 · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast_ Our locally misguided newspaper, the Courier Journal, distributed this newsletter this morning about one of the most important annual events in Kentucky politics. Can you spot what’s missing? Read in browserOn Kentucky PoliticsThu Aug 6 2026 Lucas Aulbach | Chief Politics Reporter@LucasAulbach Let’s talk about Fancy FarmGet a little extra coffee, because Fancy Farm (and other Kentucky political… ## [The Horrors of Bloody Monday](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/the-horrors-of-bloody-monday) _2026-08-06 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 6, 1855 - “Bloody Monday” - American Nativists, commonly known as “Know Nothings,” in Louisville, Kentucky attacked German and Irish Catholic immigrants. An extremist offshoot of the old Whig Party, the Know Nothi... ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZHoHd4APk0wJ) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Great service isn’t dead](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/05/great-service-isnt-dead/) _2026-08-05 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ Two transactions with service companies today, and they both hit it out of the park. Great service isn t dead after all. Kaiser Permanente got me in for a very efficient annual checkup yesterday, including extensive blood tests (total time in office, including blood draw, was 30 minutes!). All the results came in last night and \[ \] The post Great service isn t dead appeared first on Better Late… ## [The Dudley-Richardson Duel](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/the-dudley-richardson-duel-1) _2026-08-05 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 5, 1818 - Drs. Benjamin W. Dudley and William H. Richardson, both members of the faculty of Transylvania University’s Medical College, fought a duel. It was the first documented duel at a location on the Fayette -... ## [It might be time](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/04/it-might-be-time-2/) _2026-08-04 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ I m with Digby. This is just frightening. We have a hallucinating, dementia-ridden sociopathic moron in charge of the country and our military. This IS the worst case scenario. If I were a believer I would pray. Short of that it might be time to break out the good bourbon. Holy shit, he s demented. The post It might be time appeared first on Better Late Than Never . ## [This is the opponent to our quisling mayor](https://thebluegrassbluespodcast.com/2026/08/04/this-is-the-opponent-to-our-quisling-mayor/) _2026-08-04 · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast_ Shameka Parrish Wright is running for mayor of Louisville, facing the quisling incumbent Craig Greenberg. We’ve continually pointed out how Greenberg has threatened the lives of our immigrant neighbors by bending the knee to the Orange Menace in the White House and letting ICE agents run rampant across the city. Competent mayors don’t intentionally let \[…\] ## [A safe data haven](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/04/a-safe-data-haven/) _2026-08-04 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ My posts have fallen into a dark place again, documenting the things that bother/depress me (mostly politics) and ignoring the positives in the world. It s a big world, and there s always something to feel good about if you look around. Here s something new that s really inspiring to me as a liberal and a geek. HDRAG, \[ \] The post A safe data haven appeared first on Better Late Than Never . ## [Kentucky-born "First Lady of the Press"](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/kentucky-born-first-lady-of-the-press) _2026-08-04 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 4, 1920 – It's the birthday of Helen Thomas, the “First Lady of the Press” known as the “Sitting Buddha,” who covered every U.S. President from Kennedy to Obama. She was born in Winchester, Kentucky to Lebanese im... ## [A note to the transphobic, racist Trump-fluffer Andy Barr](https://thebluegrassbluespodcast.com/2026/08/03/a-note-to-the-transphobic-racist-trump-fluffer-andy-barr/) _2026-08-03 · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast_ MAGA Orange Menace fluffer Andy Barr is running for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky. Go to his website, and you see his list of talking points geared toward MAGA morons who love the fact that Barr is a bottom feeder. But also recognize that the bigoted Republican most likely sees these losers as his \[…\] ## [Weary](https://jeffcnichols.net/2026/08/03/weary-2/) _2026-08-03 · jeffcnichols · Better Late Than Never_ These are the things that are trying my patience lately. Things I m weary of but I can t seem to change (some are 100% beyond my pay grade). I know the right answer is to chill out and not worry about things I can t change, but some days that works, most days it doesn t. The post Weary appeared first on Better Late Than Never . ## [Craig’s ICE tyranny in action](https://thebluegrassbluespodcast.com/2026/08/02/craigs-ice-tyranny-in-action/) _2026-08-03 · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast_ This is Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg’s fault: A Louisville-area family is calling for answers after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained a Ugandan woman at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, and her family says she was denied critical medication for sickle cell disease for more than 24 hours. Sarafinah Bukirwa arrived in the United \[…\] ## [Newport Native John T. Thompson](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/newport-native-john-t-thompson) _2026-08-02 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ August 2, 1916 - Newport, Kentucky native Brig. Gen. John Taliaferro Thompson formed the Auto-Ordnance Company to perfect his design for the Thompson submachine gun. ## [Two messages to Rand Paul](https://thebluegrassbluespodcast.com/2026/08/01/two-messages-to-rand-paul/) _2026-08-01 · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast_ This one at the top is from Facebook. The one below is also from Facebook: “You were vaccinated. Multiple times.” A Pittsburgh chef fired that at Rand Paul this week, in reply to the senator’s post claiming “we all knew infection was the best protection.” Paul’s post went up Tuesday, the day before he chaired \[…\] ## [Modern Travel on the Kentucky Turnpike](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/modern-travel-on-the-kentucky-turnpike) _2026-08-01 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ On August 1, 1956, the Kentucky Turnpike, stretching 39 miles from Louisville to Elizabethtown, opened as the first section of a future interstate highway connecting the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. Under construct... ## [Fancy Farm's Finest Day](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/fancy-farms-finest-day) _2026-07-31 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ July 31, 1880 - Little did members of St. Jerome Parish in Fancy Farm, Kentucky realize they were establishing what would become one of Kentucky's most treasured political events when they gathered for a picnic. Next wee... ## [Rev. James McChord and the Market Street Church](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/rev-james-mcchord-and-the-market-street-church) _2026-07-30 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ July 30, 1815 - The Market Street Church in Lexington was dedicated with the Rev. James McChord as pastor. Two years earlier, McChord preached a series of sermons at the home of Dr. T.S. Bell. At the time, the bylaws of ... ## [The Kentucky Association Racetrack](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/the-kentucky-association-racetrack) _2026-07-29 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ July 29, 1826 (some sources give July 23) - The Kentucky Association for the Improvement of the Breeds of Livestock was formed in Lexington by a group of 60 individuals which included then-Secretary of State Henry Clay, ... ## [A message to Schrödinger’s senator](https://thebluegrassbluespodcast.com/2026/07/28/a-message-to-schrodingers-senator/) _2026-07-28 · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast · The Bluegrass Blues Podcast_ Kentucky’s Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, wants the state’s senior senator to prove he’s not the star of “Weekend at Bernie’s.“ Meanwhile, here’s Mitch McConnell’s staff in action: (And the bad-taste jokes will stop when Mitch makes a public appearance.) ## [Combs: "The Kentucky Colonel"](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/combs-the-kentucky-colonel) _2026-07-27 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ July 27, 1970 - Earle Bryan Combs, a native of Pebworth in Owsley County, Kentucky was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Combs began playing baseball as a youngster using tree limbs and balls made of string. As a ... ## [Statesman John J. Crittenden](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/statesman-john-j-crittenden-1) _2026-07-26 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ July 26, 1863 - John Jordon Crittenden, one of Kentucky’s most influential political figures, died. Graduating from the College of William & Mary in 1807, Crittenden became territorial attorney general in Illinois but so... ## [Henderson's Thelma Banks Johnson](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/hendersons-thelma-banks-johnson-3) _2026-07-25 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ Born in Mount Pleasant, Florida, Thelma Banks Johnson appeared destined to follow in her parents’ footsteps working in the cotton fields of Georgia. Her parents sent to her school as long as they could but after her eigh... ## ["Darlin' Harlan"](https://samterryskentucky.com/kentucky-history/f/darlin-harlan-5) _2026-07-24 · Sam Terry's Kentucky_ July 24, 1971 - "Darlin' Harlan," more properly known as the USS Harlan County and named for Harlan County, Kentucky, was launched and commissioned the following April. Over her career the ship routinely deployed to the ...