Anybody with common sense knows that bourbon is the most important thing on earth. Specifically, Maker’s 46. But. Uh. Back to regular bourbon. It is super-important and so is this story about saving this historic bourbon mansion. (Yes, we probably give Maker’s 46 way too much free media without getting any of that brown juice as a thank-you) [Tom Eblen]

Do you smell a flustercuck headed your way in a campaign? U.S. campaigns and political groups can now receive donations through text messaging, thanks to a new ruling by federal election regulators that creates a new cash-gathering tool in this election year’s race to raise unprecedented amounts. [HuffPo]

Bruce Lunsford has been elected by foal and stallion nominators to be a new member of the Breeders’ Cup. [DRF]

Louisville isn’t even in the top ten manliest cities in America this year. Possibility City comes in at a compassionate 11. [This Is So Dumb]

It’s highly entertaining watching Damon Thayer continue to believe he’s more powerful than anyone else in Frankfort. [Ryan Alessi]

We all know that Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The USA” is the official song of Real America and 9/11 and fuckin’ shit up in general. [Wonkette]

Has Eli Capilouto tried to discredit the wrong guy? Seems this guy from Centre isn’t going away quietly. [H-L]

Some “christians” were on KET last night because it’s gay pride month. That means KET has to be “fair” and “balanced” and allow people to foam at the mouth about the queers and the lesbians. Of course they touted some flawed study. Here’s more about just how bogus it is. [HuffPo]

You know a story that opens like this: Newcomers rarely make it into the winner’s circle at the All American Futurity, considered the Kentucky Derby of quarter horse racing. with a headline like: Mexican Cartel Hides Millions in Horse Races, U.S. Alleges is going to get the horsey set a bit flustered. [NYT]

This University of Kentucky medical school mess with black students is getting out of control. Somebody needs to wake up. [Boyce Watkins & Change.org]

Millions of your tax dollars have gone to the Creation Myth Museum and now those dollars are probably translating into this weird billboard campaign featuring dineysores. And biblical “truths”? Let’s try myths for $1,000, Alex. [WKYT]

Ruh ro, Secretariat is apparently stirring controversy from beyond the grave. This will also rattle the horsey set. [Rick Bozich]

A woman accused from stealing from tornado victims in West Liberty is now behind bars in Mount Sterling. [WLEX18]