Topic: Kentucky

A Familiar Stripe of Anti-Obama Discontent Runs Through the South

Associated Press, New York Times

Why did two in five Democratic voters in Kentucky and Arkansas vote against President Obama in their states' primaries on Tuesday? Different theories have been floated. But one factor that can't be ignored is race.

By Dashiell Bennett

May 23, 2012

Leo Lykins signs in to vote in the Kentucky primary election as Eugene Clark, right, talks to election poll workers Tuesday May 22, 2012 at the Kinniconick Volunteer Fire Department in Lewis County, Ky.

'Uncommitted' Beats Obama in Half of Kentucky

President Obama easily won the Kentucky Democratic Primary last night, but the vote was much closer than it should have been considering he was running unopposed.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Apr 3, 2012

Lexington Goes Wild as Kentucky Wins the NCAA Tournament

One man was shot and fires were set all across Lexington, but Kentucky fans mostly behaved themselves while celebrating their eighth national championship in basketball. 

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 28, 2012

An Opening Day Far, Far Away; The Death of Sudden Death

Also: Nike is suing Reebok for selling "unauthorized" Tim Tebow Jets gear.

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By Seth Abramovitch

Mar 3, 2012

As Tornado Death Toll Mounts, a Living Baby is Found 10 Miles From Home

As the death toll climbs from yesterday's record-breaking storms across the central and southern U.S., a miraculous discovery leaves many asking, "How?"

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 22, 2011

Stat of the Day

There's More Bourbon Than People in Kentucky

Barrels of bourbon produced by Kentucky distilleries outnumber the state's population

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By John Hudson

May 31, 2011

Two Iraqis Living in Kentucky Indicted on WMD Charges

The two Iraqi refugees are accused of conspiring to transport Stinger missiles

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