Kentucky
Severe storms knock down tree limb, injuring Kentucky woman
SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) – Severe storms Tuesday dealt some serious injuries to a Southern Kentucky woman.
The woman was hospitalized after a large tree limb came crashing down on her camper.
Austin and Ashley Molesworth have managed Happy Camper RV Park. They rent out short and long term spaces, just minutes from Lake Cumberland.
“Nine times out of ten, once they get here they become more like family,” said Ashley Molesworth.
Molesworth says they sheltered in their home as severe storms passed through. She looked outside after the storm passed, and found large tree limbs down, including one that crashed right through a camper.
“It scares you, it really does,” said Austin Molesworth. “Especially for us, we used to live in our camper. It really kind of makes you think twice about what can happen.”
The Molesworth’s say the woman was working on her computer inside when the limb grazed her head and badly cut open her arm.
They are now rethinking how they will manage trees at the RV park, many of which tower over their guests and tenants.
“Shade versus safety, we more than likely will be taking out a majority of our trees.”
The Molesworths say they are hoping for a speedy recovery for the woman. Her family is looking at thousands of dollars in damages to the camper on top of medical bills and other expenses.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family.
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Is the mint julep overhyped? See what was said at Kentucky Derby 2026.
Courier Journal’s Keely Doll and Olivia Evans asked racegoers at the 152nd Kentucky Derby if the mint julep, a derby-staple, live up to its hype.
It’s National Mint Julep Day, a celebration of one of Kentucky’s most recognizable cocktails.
The popular bourbon drink has long been tied to Louisville and the Kentucky Derby. According to Churchill Downs, about 127,000 mint juleps are served over the two-day Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend.
How to make a mint julep
Let’s Talk Derby: How to make a mint julep for the Kentucky Derby
It’s time for another ‘Let’s Talk Derby with Kathryn and Kirby’ video. Learn how to make the official drink of the Kentucky Derby: the mint julep.
How many mint juleps are served during Kentucky Derby weekend each year?
According to Churchill Downs, about 127,000 mint juleps are served over the two days of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend. This number of cocktails requires more than 10,000 bottles of bourbon, 2,250 pounds of freshly harvested mint and 475,000 pounds of ice.
The mint julep has been a traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century.
Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
Kentucky
Social media companies pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district’s lawsuit over social media harms, records show
The Brooklyn Nets have developed their teams through a number of strategies over the decades, and their front office has put together considerable success through the NBA draft. Many of the franchise’s best players have joined the Nets either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades made on that day.
Moreover, it is not only the star players who have been acquired by the Nets through the draft. Several prominent alumni have been selected by the team each offseason during this annual event, with certain colleges being more prominently represented than others. An analysis of the players from different schools reveals that both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have contributed top talent to the Nets’ roster over the years.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of Kentucky State University.
Gerald Cunningham – forward
Draft year and position: fifth round (first pick, 89th overall), 1977 NBA Draft
Seasons at Kentucky State University:
Seasons played with Nets: did not make the team
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
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