No Kings protest in Louisville has easily drawn hundreds of protesters as of noon, and more are trickling in. A brief rainstorm didn’t deter the crowd. Follow along Courier Journal 📰

Just a huge crowd here at Lexingtons “No Kings” protest

Happy #Juneteenth, y'all! On this Freedom Day, we wanted to share this fascinating lecture from Dr. Patrick Lewis of The Filson Historical Society, who was also featured in "Taking Cheapside." youtube.com/watch?v=j8e5L7…

One Day in Prison is Not Justice for Breonna Taylor One day in prison for a lifetime of moments Breonna Taylor’s family will never share with her is a devastating slap in the face. Brett Hankison was not acting alone the night Breonna was killed. His actions—and those of

“Out here, reusing and repurposing isn’t just smart—it’s survival.” Brandi and Robert Smith of Sadieville, KY, share their journey from raising sheep to salvaging materials on their farm on Frogtown Road. kyplace.com/kentucky-voice…

This fall, #Kentucky farmers will harvest soybeans, the state's top crop, from an area twice the size of Rhode Island. China, the world's largest soybean buyer, isn't buying. "It's a critical time for Kentucky agriculture right now," one economist said. courier-journal.com/story/news/loc…

After this high school in Kentucky banned cellphones, they saw a 67% increase in students checking out library books. Kentucky joins a growing number of states, schools and districts that have been implementing new phone bans. wapo.st/3W6SqGi

"It’s meditative…hands in the dirt, seeing things grow." Rachel and Joel Grimes of Paducah, KY, grew up surrounded by gardens, cattle, and the rhythms of farm life. 📷 Read and listen to the full story on our blog: People & Places kyplace.com/.../rachel-and…

Federal investigation concludes University of Kentucky violated the Civil Rights Act wuky.org/wuky-news/2025…

122 years ago, a check for over $1.3 million was used to pay for the New State Capitol to hold growing legislature in its original home city of Frankfort. It was unveiled June 2, 1910, KY’s 118th birthday. #76for250 #America250 America250

Almost exactly 32 years ago today, Louisville lost a massive warehouse building in the heart of our downtown live on MTV. While the lot would eventually become a nice green space, this seems like a lost opportunity for a ton of new housing if the building was reutilized instead.

NEW edition of The Gallery Pass: If U Seek Amy. open.substack.com/pub/thegallery…

"You can’t live on it as a farmer... you’re working somewhere to take care of your farming habit." Steven Wright of Owenton, KY, shares his deep roots in Owen County, his family's farming legacy, and the choices that come with keeping land in the family. kyplace.com/kentucky-voice…

"We’re saying to these corporations that control our food: you need to have more humanity. If you take away resources, we’ll just do it ourselves." In West Louisville, Michael George turned a pandemic-era backyard project into Fifth Element Farms. kyplace.com/kentucky-voice…

Neighbors push for answers after oil, sludge seen in Louisville waterway after UPS crash: wdrb.com/news/neighbors…

Kentucky Hemp/CBD advocates defending products with some amount of THC were dealt "a body blow" with the passage of the government funding bill. What's next for them? They hope the new ban (takes effect in 1 year) will die another day. kentucky.com/news/politics-…

"Human beings see themselves as superior to the land and to the Earth, not one with it." In Russellville, KY, Dr. Dawson turned container gardens on her back porch into the Russellville Urban Gardening Project. 🎧 Read/listen to the full story: kyplace.com/kentucky-voice…

172 years ago, Craig Newton published a defense of his actions to reduce the sentence of abolitionist Delia Webster, a teacher who helped enslaved people cross the Ohio River. She served two-year sentence in state penitentiary. ➡️ow.ly/ib6h50Y1jHp #76for250 #America250KY