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r/Kentucky 12h ago

Apparently a sheriff has shot a judge in Letcher County.

by /u/morredist

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r/Kentucky 18h ago

Looking for new friends/community

by /u/HopeOfSpira

I’ll try not to make this long winded as I typically do but I’m in a interesting transitional period of my life and looking around and realize most of my real life friends and…

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r/Kentucky 1d ago

Adopt Ross!

by /u/Weary_Sell_463

Ross (aka Rossy, Rossy-Roo, Ross-a-Roni, Ross-topher) has been looking for his home since Valentine’s Day and he is ready to find his fur-ever home! This boy walks beautifully on…

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r/Kentucky 1d ago

Kentucky book

by /u/EnochEmery

When I was a kid in the 1990s there was this book that we used in fourth grade to teach Kentucky history. I remember it being a blue hardback book. Does anyone know what book I’m…

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r/Kentucky 1d ago

Looking for some local career advice

by /u/PuzzledKentuckian

This might be a little outside the norm for this sub, but I'm hoping someone here might have some insight. I'm currently employed in the Elizabethtown area in a business…

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r/Kentucky 1d ago

I posted a while ago about building a fishing app for us - it's now available for testing on Android!

by /u/oldmanbombin

Screenshots I am building "KY State ProBaiter," an app that consolidates information from the USGS, USACE, NWS, and TVA to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information…

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r/Kentucky 1d ago

AYA Cancer Survivors in KY

by /u/amrobi18

Howdy y’all! Genuinely curious about the AYA cancer survivor community in KY. I’m in this demographic myself and I’m hoping to create space for us to connect and support each…

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r/Kentucky 3d ago

On This Day in Kentucky History: The Battle of London

by /u/embersTCG

On August 17, 1862, Confederate cavalry attacked Union troops in London, Kentucky. About 500 Confederate cavalrymen attacked roughly 200 Union soldiers and 98 convalescents. The…

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r/Kentucky 2d ago

The History and Whimsy Behind a Western Kentucky Roadside Attraction

by /u/atlasobscura

"Driving down a rural stretch of US-68, nothing seems out of the ordinary... Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland comes up almost unsuspectingly. No arrows or signs ushering…

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r/Kentucky 2d ago

Medical student coming to Harlan, KY for rotations – looking for housing advice!

by /u/thestrugglingpremed

Hey everyone, I’m a medical student originally from Nashville, TN, and I’ve just been assigned a rotation site in Harlan, KY. Since I’m not super familiar with the area, I'm…

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r/Kentucky 3d ago

Anyone know what was going on just north of Georgetown?

by /u/osirisrebel

I was coming southbound, there were two officers and a ambulance with a stretcher out, but northbound looked like the whole department. My passenger said something about in the…

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r/Kentucky 4d ago

AA Meetings

by /u/ObjectivePrice5865

I need help for my daughter and her drinking. We live in Hardin County south of Elizabethtown and having problems finding meetings. The closest meetings I found on the AA website…

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r/Kentucky 5d ago

Hazel Green Academy in Wolfe County

by /u/shermancahal

Founded in 1880 as a mission school deep in the Kentucky mountains, Hazel Green Academy grew into a thriving campus before finally closing its doors in 1983. submitted by…

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r/Kentucky 2d ago

Black Mountain, the Commonwealth's highest peak

by /u/shermancahal

Kentucky's highest point was almost surrounded by a strip mine. submitted by /u/shermancahal [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 6d ago

Trucks in the left lane

by /u/Character_Use3898

Why is this allowed? submitted by /u/Character_Use3898 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 9d ago

red title vehicle? what is this?

by /u/jannyicloud

was considering buying a mercedes metris cargo van, which looked great and had a nice price, also. i knew that it had a rebuilt title, but further investigation revealed that it…

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r/Kentucky 374d ago

Sticky: I got a ticket for breaking the law, now what?

by /u/AlphaTangoFoxtrt

We're getting these threads every other day so a sticky is being made to handle it because the answer is always the same. We will now be removing those threads and directing…

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r/Kentucky 7d ago

Random question about a storm

by /u/amberissmiling

I live in south central Kentucky and there was a pretty bad storm today. Thunder, lightning, wind, hail, rain. At some point there was a weird sound, and I have no idea what it…

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r/Kentucky 7d ago

State Government Retirement (Tier III), is it really that bad?

by /u/Legendary_Leech

Early career employee who started a few years ago. Currently late 20's and have not had retirement options at previous full-time jobs. Curious if being on the tier III retirement…

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r/Kentucky 7d ago

Thieves in Wolfe County...

by /u/Kind_Love172

I know its a long shot, but someone recently broke into a cabin I am building in Wolfe County and stole a dewalt miter saw and stand, dewalt cordless drill and driver, a nail gun,…

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r/Kentucky 9d ago

County of residence on vehicle registration renewal card is wrong

by /u/Sufficient-Rea

Basically, the title. My registration renewal notice came in the mail and it’s from a county 3+ hrs away, I’ve never lived in this county or even been to it as far as I know lol.…

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r/Kentucky 10d ago

Visiting

by /u/d00dsup

Hi! I’m visiting the US for a couple of weeks and I’m staying in Kentucky for a couple of days, and I’d like to know what’s cool, and stuff a true local would do. I like:…

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r/Kentucky 12d ago

How to get a license reinstated

by /u/Gijustin

A family member of mine got their license suspended by getting pulled over speeding in Ohio about 13 years ago. We want to get them mobile again but don't know what steps to take.…

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r/Kentucky 13d ago

Cheap Wedding Venues Around Lexington & Eastern Kentucky

by /u/xfryguy

Recently engaged and looking for a cheap wedding venue that’s not a barn. Any unique or outside venues that have an area for an even tent or a building for an inside reception. No…

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r/Kentucky 14d ago

Question about out of state title transfers

by /u/Annual_Fishing_9883

Hello everyone. Let me preface this with I am a IL resident. I sold a motorcycle to a buyer in KY back in May of this year. IL only requires a signed title and bill of sale which…

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r/Kentucky 13d ago

From Kentucky live in Texas haven’t been back in 10 years.

by /u/Nachoez84

My kin comes from Adair and Louisville I lived in Louisville when I was little and then my father got stationed in Fort Hood been back a few times lived in Louisville for about…

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r/Kentucky 14d ago

Friends?

by /u/deadlystarlol

I’m currently in dry ridge for the night and was wondering if anyone wanted to hang out or be friends? I’m 21. A guy for those who care. I’m open for anything and don’t really…

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r/Kentucky 15d ago

ID confusion?

by /u/ayakae05

Hey guys! I got my ID renewed at the transportation cabinet today since I turned 21 about a month ago. I only had my learners permit (don’t flame me) but the guy asked me if i…

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r/Kentucky 12d ago

Beer cheese!

by /u/BreakfastGuinness

I’ve tried just about all the various beer cheese offerings in my area (Central Kentucky). Do you have a new beer cheese discovery that you’re really loving right now to…

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r/Kentucky 15d ago

Cannon creek lake

by /u/korethekitty

We went for the rope swing, I’m coming back for the bottle digging! What a treasure trove! submitted by /u/korethekitty [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 11d ago

Somerset?

by /u/hippiefarmer88

Has anyone had any weird or strange things happen to them in Somerset? submitted by /u/hippiefarmer88 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 7d ago

Ohio River west of Louisville

by /u/Hairy_Gordon

submitted by /u/Hairy_Gordon [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 8d ago

In 1948, WKIC advertised The Big Radio Show, held live at the old Perry County Courthouse in Hazard. Admission was 50 cents to watch the broadcast in person.

by /u/embersTCG

submitted by /u/embersTCG [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 9d ago

Posted weight limits in coal country- Perry County Kentucky

by /u/Hairy_Gordon

submitted by /u/Hairy_Gordon [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 15d ago

Bath County in central Kentucky!

by /u/ButterscotchBrief725

submitted by /u/ButterscotchBrief725 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 14d ago

best place to fossil hunt? looking for something by trails hopefully!

by /u/justice0405

submitted by /u/justice0405 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 14d ago

US cuts ties with Kentucky organ donation network

by /u/HalleB123

submitted by /u/HalleB123 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 14d ago

Hey guys, anybody live in Kentucky and know where I can go gas station gambling? I just don’t like the casino for some reason too many people anyways hit me up. Let me know. I appreciate it. Thank you.

by /u/pt619619

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r/Kentucky 6d ago

A legend from Borderland Kentucky - Charles Blevins

by /u/thsusernamechecksout

Saw this on my feed and wanted to share! submitted by /u/thsusernamechecksout [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 8d ago

I'm building a statewide fishing/water conditions app for fun - any public interest?

by /u/oldmanbombin

Gallery I decided recently that my father needed an app that was easy to use, and would give him relevant info about his favorite fishing spots without all the bullshit. Once I…

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r/Kentucky 11d ago

Any fans of Jean Ritchie?!

by /u/embersTCG

Jean was from the same place as me (Viper, Ky) and was wondering if there were anymore fans in here? If you haven’t listened I highly recommend you check her out. submitted by…

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r/Kentucky 11d ago

Trying to get a Kentucky teaching certificate with existing degrees/experience — any advice?

by /u/FarEntertainment8644

I’m trying to figure out the best pathway to become licensed to teach in Kentucky, and I’m having a really hard time getting a straight answer. I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s…

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r/Kentucky 13d ago

Real Estate Lawyer - NKY

by /u/HolleeN98

Hi there everyone! I was just wondering if anyone had any good recommendations for lawyers. I'm looking to have someone to review a lease and discuss other aspects that would…

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r/Kentucky 14d ago

Full time RV living

by /u/TSJDuces

Looking for Kentucky counties that allow for full time RV living. Hoping to buy my own land and settle down somewhere and want to live out of a trailer while saving up to build a…

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r/Kentucky 3d ago

things to do in Kentucky in late December

by /u/moldyskeleton

me and my husband dream of moving to Kentucky/Tennessee one day so we're planning a trip for our anniversary this year. it'll be the week after Christmas. i'm looking for…

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r/Kentucky 3d ago

Maybe you all can help me find something suitable

by /u/berat235

In the Louisville area fyi I'll try to be quick, but I tend to over explain I graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor's essentially in video production. But I couldn't find any work…

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r/Kentucky 7d ago

On this day in Kentucky history. August 13th, 1919. The legendary Thoroughbred Man o' War—foaled near Lexington—suffered the only loss of his storied career. He was beaten by a horse named Upset in the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga Race Course after a troubled start.

by /u/embersTCG

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r/Kentucky 11d ago

Missing dog in Cynthiana KY

by /u/ThatVolvo855

MISSING from 36 West/Poindexter area, If you see this sweet girl her name is Jasmine. Please give me a call at (859)421-0687 andI will come and Pick her up. UPDATE SHES HOME SAFE…

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r/Kentucky 12d ago

Why is there so much crime in Hopkinsville?

by /u/Grouchy_Fox9997

Why is there so much crime disproportionately in Hoptown? People are getting shot at Dollar General all the time, getting shot in the middle of the day in the parking lot at Rural…

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r/Kentucky 10d ago

Any places in Kentucky that do skincare analysis?

by /u/TorontoRap2019

Does anyone know somewhere in Kentucky that does skincare analysis like they do in Korea Basically somewhere that analyzes your skin and tells you what products/routine you…

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r/Kentucky 14d ago

Paw Paw Ale 8

by /u/BreakfastGuinness

Has anyone tried the Ale 8 Paw Paw with bourbon? It’s pretty damned good. submitted by /u/BreakfastGuinness [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 5d ago

WWII memorial vandal is from Kentucky

by /u/imhereiguess80

Apparently, from E-town https://www.wlky.com/article/elizabethtown-kentuck… submitted by /u/imhereiguess80 [link] [comments]

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