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Paducah tourism sets $326.7 million record in 2025
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Paducah’s tourism economy generated $326.7 million in visitor spending in 2025, a record that also supported 2,435 local jobs and more than $72 million in labor income.
OneQuest Health to host Kentucky Human Rights Commission meeting
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OneQuest Health will host the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights at its Covington campus on June 11, bringing statewide commissioners to Northern Kentucky for a public monthly meeting.
Jimmy Nash Homes highlights 30 years in Central Kentucky luxury building
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Jimmy Nash Homes marked more than three decades in residential design-build work in Lexington, Kentucky, as it detailed its custom luxury home services, project process and regional footprint.
Jay Bowman unveils 0/100 Rate tax plan
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Jay Bowman on June 11, 2026 proposed a sweeping rewrite of the federal tax code that would exempt the first $100,000 of income or business net profit and set a 20% rate above that level.
Vac2Go opens Fort Myers branch as Southwest Florida demand rises
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Vac2Go has opened a new satellite branch in Fort Myers, Florida, expanding its nationwide footprint to 13 locations.
GSA Equipment adds Yellow Jacket mini skid loaders to its lineup
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GSA Equipment said June 9, 2026, that it is now an authorized dealer for Yellow Jacket Equipment and is offering five diesel-powered mini skid loader models from its Barberton, Ohio, location.
Prova Spirits launches cocktail-first Select bourbon and rye line
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Prova Spirits is rolling out Prova Select, a new line of cask-strength single barrel bourbon and rye chosen to perform in cocktails first.
Louisville Custom Signs finishes Phase 1 signage at LMPD headquarters
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Louisville Custom Signs completed Phase 1 signage installation for the Louisville Metro Police Department headquarters in partnership with Calhoun Construction.
Prova Spirits wins three medals and opens national bottle shop
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Prova Spirits, a Louisville nano distillery, earned three medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, including Double Gold for Amaro Castello, while launching a national direct-to-consumer bottle shop.
Larrikin Bourbon names hospitality and brand director
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Larrikin Bourbon Co. has named Susanna Westerfield as director of hospitality and brand engagement, adding a leader focused on consumer experiences, bourbon tourism and brand growth.
Hotel Metropolitan names Dr. MarTeze Hammonds as executive director
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Hotel Metropolitan in Paducah, Kentucky, has hired Dr. MarTeze Hammonds as its first paid executive director, effective June 1, 2026. The move comes as the historic Black heritage site expands staffing, programming and tourism efforts backed by…
Spalding University athletic trainer Kaitlin Niemiec highlights mentorship and athlete care
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Kaitlin Niemiec, head athletic trainer at Spalding University in Louisville, is being recognized for combining student-athlete care with teaching, mentorship and leadership development.
Hailey Newman’s 'Enjoy The View' tops 500,000 social reels
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Independent country artist Hailey Newman says her song “Enjoy The View” has been used in more than 500,000 reels across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok as of June 8, 2026. The milestone underscores how a regional artist from Eastern Kentucky is…
Larrikin Bourbon earns three ASCOT Awards
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Larrikin Bourbon Co. won Double Platinum, Platinum and Gold honors at the ASCOT Awards, a spirits competition founded by bourbon authority Fred Minnick.
DeRocco Fellows names 2026 cohort of 11 women in manufacturing and engineering
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Eleven women from colleges and universities nationwide are spending the summer in manufacturing and engineering roles through the 2026 DeRocco Fellows Program.
MMJ Health cuts new patient marijuana evaluations to $99 in Florida
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MMJ Health is offering $99 medical marijuana evaluations for first-time patients at 21 Florida locations through June 2026. The move lowers the upfront cost of getting a physician recommendation, which is required before a patient can obtain a…
Inzo Technologies acquires DeMott Technical Solutions
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Inzo Technologies has acquired Louisville-based DeMott Technical Solutions, expanding its Midwest footprint and giving DeMott clients access to broader cybersecurity, cloud, networking and voice services.
Galen College of Nursing earns ANCC well-being credential
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Galen College of Nursing has become the first nursing college to receive the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Well-Being Excellence credential.
Chopin Vodka lands Belmont Stakes sponsorship and U.S. 375ml debut
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Chopin Vodka will serve as the official vodka of the 158th Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course, pairing the race sponsorship with the U.S. debut of its Chopin Potato 375ml bottle.
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