Every day, in every media market in America, there are folks known as editors who decide the most important news of the day. The decisions made by these editors determine the lead story in television and radio newscasts, and what runs on the front page of the newspaper. If it’s a big story, it always runs on Page One.

Page One is a unique media venture, combining original reporting with the tools of technology to deliver Page One-level news about Kentucky politics and media.

The venture was founded by Jacob Payne and Rick Redding, but they are by no means the only contributors to the site’s content. Working journalists, political insiders and regular folks help populate the daily flow.

Jacob (Jake) Payne jokingly calls himself a computer geek and political nerd, but ask him a few questions and he’ll talk for hours about anything from the governor’s race to the iPhone. A native of eastern Kentucky, Jake is a political consultant and campaign finance professional who has served as spokesperson, congressional liaison, researcher, strategist, netroots director, and operates as the guy everyone looks to for laptop repair and iTunes updates. Page One will show just how much Jake enjoys covering the quirky, sordid politics of the Commonwealth.

Rick Redding, a Louisville native, got his start in media delivering newspapers around his South End home at age 13. Since then, he’s been a sportswriter, publicist, media salesman, TV producer, business reporter, on-air television reporter, copywriter, online editor, photographer, political campaigner, media columnist and blogger. Ask Rick what makes his world go round and you’ll immediately understand that he is a devoted husband, father and sports enthusiast who just might mention his interest in Louisville business or the antics of his dog Otis.

This site is based on a modified design originally developed by Chris Pearson.