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Entries from September 2009

A Look at Trey Grayson’s Announcement

September 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Here’s a photograph of Trey Grayson and his family during his campaign announcement at Dixie Heights High School, which he published on the Facebook yesterday: And yes, other candidates, if you have similar shots? Send them my way. Especially my bride to be Marilyn Parker.

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Tags: Spotted · Trey Grayson

President Obama’s Weekly Video Address

September 28th, 2009 · 2 Comments

This weekend President Barack Obama discussed progress with the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh:

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Tags: Barack Obama · Mainstream

Healthy Food & Local Farming Conference

September 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment

On November 6th and 7th at the University of Louisville, the tenth annual Healthy Foods, Local Farms Conference will take place. It’s your chance to learn about getting back to your roots – an act that’s more important than most of us realize. A Harvest Tasting and Pre-Celebration on Friday, Nov 6th & 6:00 P.M. [...]

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Tags: Economy · Environment · Giving Back · Mainstream

Oh Snap Monday! Might Attack Iran = Ruh Ro.

September 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Bill Sparkman was found naked, gagged and bound. And the word “fed” was written on his body. Finally have confirmation. And that is effed up. [HuffPo] The Blue Grass Airport scandal just won’t end. Ever. [H-L] The Kentucky Registry of Election Finance found Jim King and Katie King guilty of breaking campaign finance laws. Meanwhile, [...]

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Tags: Campaign Finance · Corruption · Eastern Kentucky · Environment · Flashback · Hypocrisy · Investigation · Steve Beshear · Wasted Money

The ‘Ville Voice Isn’t Going Anywhere!

September 26th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Contrary to rumors and messages spreading about, The ‘Ville Voice – our Louisville-centric website – isn’t going anywhere. We’ve got news of exciting new changes which we will share with you in the coming weeks. You’ll like it. So stick around – we aren’t going anywhere, the content isn’t moving and our website will remain [...]

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Tags: Kentucky Business · Rumor · Spotted

Watch Comment on Kentucky Tonight!

September 25th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Don’t miss Comment on Kentucky tonight on KET at 8:00 P.M. Easter. Scheduled guests: Al Cross, Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues Jim Warren, Herald-Leader Deborah Yetter, Courier-Journal I’m sure they’ll discuss the Clay Co murder. You’re likely to hear Al Cross say it has nothing to do with anti-government sentiment – even though [...]

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Tags: Eastern Kentucky · Journalism · Mainstream

Happy NuLu Fest Weekend & Other Fancy Stuff

September 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The NuLu Fest is the big event on our weekend calendar. It starts at 5 Saturday, featuring free music until at least 11 down on East Market Street in Louisville. The bands aren’t shabby — Ben Sollee, Generic Alternatives, Thomas A. Minor & the Picket Line, Lucky Pineapple and The Instruction. Good names. You can [...]

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Tags: Barack Obama · Campaign Finance · FEAR! · Health Care · Hypocrisy · Journalism · KDP · Kentucky Tourism · Mainstream · Polling · Senate · Steve Henry · Wasted Money

Some Frankfort Rumors for Your Friday

September 25th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Rumor has it that someone at Revenue decided to hold off (forgot?) on paying Bar Association dues for a slew of state attorneys. Which means the state now has to pay $50 per person in late fees. Naturally, employees have been told to pay the fee and then hope for reimbursement. What happened, folks? No [...]

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Tags: Embarrassing · Jobs · KY Supreme Court · Rumor · Wasted Money

Trey Grayson’s Fear-Mongering Goes Mainstream

September 25th, 2009 · 12 Comments

Trey Grayson is making it beyond clear that he’s willing to be a political chameleon. Just like Mitch McConnell. Because that’s how you get the votes and the skrilla, right? Take a look at his latest email blast that’s all about ACORN: I am sure you have seen recent reports exposing the corruption of the [...]

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Tags: FEAR! · Senate · Trey Grayson

Did Government Distrust or Drugs Play a Role?

September 25th, 2009 · 11 Comments

Cary Stemle has written a story for TIME Magazine about the death of a census worker in Clay County: The death of a U.S. Census Bureau worker in Clay County, Kentucky, found hanging from a tree, reportedly with the word “fed” scrawled on his chest, rippled through the national consciousness more than other crimes from [...]

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Tags: Eastern Kentucky · FEAR! · Investigation