Kentucky Living

The University of Kentucky lost one of its most influential figures Thursday with the passing of Cliff Hagan at age 94. A national champion, Hall of Famer, Air Force veteran, NBA star, athletics director and lifelong ambassador for Kentucky Athletics, Hagan’s impact stretched far beyond the basketball court. Few individuals have shaped the Wildcats’ history in as many ways or...

Former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Billy Ray Smith, a farmer, businessman, public servant and advocate for rural Kentucky whose work helped shape modern Kentucky agriculture, died October 10, 2026, in Bowling Green. He was 82. Smith served 14 years in the Kentucky House of Representatives, t...

Kentucky is filled with unforgettable experiences. Some are world-famous, like exploring Mammoth Cave or touring a legendary bourbon distillery. Others are hidden gems, from small-town restaurants and scenic hiking trails to family-owned businesses that have become local ins...

The sound arrived first.

One weekend, it was the roar of electric guitars, thunderous drums and tens of thousands of voices singing along to some of rock’s biggest anthems. A week later, the energy shifted to the rich blend of bourbon, culinary cr...

Matt and Karine Maynard have built a unique and inspiring business in their shop in Lawrenceburg.

Their products reach across Kentucky, spread throughout the country and have been discussed in classrooms in England. And sometimes, they even find footing in someone’s home.

The Maynards own and operate Maynard Studios, a blacksmith shop where they hand forge...