Nic Smith: Georgia native, Kentucky football player dies at 20
The University of Kentucky athletic department confirmed defensive lineman Nic “Happy” Smith, who grew up in Loganville, died on Monday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Nic 'Happy' Smith, a Kentucky Football Defensive Lineman, Dies
Nic 'Happy' Smith, a Kentucky Football Defensive Lineman, Dies the school announced on Monday evening
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Renegade's the favorite at 5:1, So Happy at 6:1, and Further Ado at 7:1. Subby's betting on the horse with...
Renegade's the favorite at 5:1, So Happy at 6:1, and Further Ado at 7:1. Subby's betting on the horse with the shortest jockey. Grab your silly hat and mint...
May 2, 2026Open source
Long shot So Happy runs to the Kentucky Derby amid heartbreak and hope and a chance at history
Mark Glatt’s horse So Happy marks his first Kentucky Derby contender in over 30 years, a career‑defining moment arriving amid profound personal loss.
May 1, 2026Open source
Long shot So Happy runs to the Kentucky Derby amid heartbreak and hope and a chance at history
Mark Glatt’s horse So Happy marks his first Kentucky Derby contender in over 30 years, a career‑defining moment arriving amid profound personal loss.
May 1, 2026Open source
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McConnell Faces Scathing Pre-Death Obituary in Largest Home State Newspaper
A columnist at Kentucky's largest newspaper has published what he called a pre-obituary of Senator Mitch McConnell.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Measure would instruct House committees to write reconciliation legislation
The House adopted a GOP-backed budget resolution along party lines Wednesday, taking a critical first step toward passing a $95 billion reconciliation packag...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Man and his dog rescued after camper thrown by tornado in Owen County
A man and his dog had to be rescued after the camper they were in was thrown by a tornado in Owen County, Kentucky.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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McConnell Faces Scathing Pre-Death Obituary in Largest Home State Newspaper
A columnist at Kentucky's largest newspaper has published what he called a pre-obituary of Senator Mitch McConnell.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Measure would instruct House committees to write reconciliation legislation
The House adopted a GOP-backed budget resolution along party lines Wednesday, taking a critical first step toward passing a $95 billion reconciliation packag...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Man and his dog rescued after camper thrown by tornado in Owen County
A man and his dog had to be rescued after the camper they were in was thrown by a tornado in Owen County, Kentucky.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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