Oh, Kentucky

This fantastic 1930 map shows how U.S. 41 from Henderson to Madisonville didn't even run through Sebree--but instead ran along what is now U.S. 41-A, through Dixon and Providence. I'm about to go through a giant Webster County stage, so gird yourself for that.

 

If you like to watch stuff being blown up, Channel 6 has some video for you.

A dog park is opening in Etown: "It's going to be great."

The sound of eastern Kentucky, 1937.

The sound of eastern Kentucky, 2014.

Good jobs news from Hebron, Lebanon, London, (west) Louisville, (more) Louisville, Mount Sterling, Simpsonville, Trenton and (Dave Cowens Drive in) Newport.

State Tournament Trivia!

Since I graduated from high school in 1984, only two of Kentucky's 120 counties have had at least three different schools (including private schools) win the Boys' Basketball State Championship.  One of those counties, of course, is Jefferson.  Since 1984, six different schools from Jefferson County have gone all the way:  Lou. Ballard (1988 and 1999), Lou. Pleasure Ridge Park (1989), Lou. Fairdale (1990, 1991, and 1994), Lou. Eastern (1997), Lou. Jeffersontown (2006), and Lou. Trinity (2012).  The other county, by the way, is not Fayette -- the only state champions from Fayette since 1984 were Lexington Lafayette (2001) and Lexington Catholic (2002).

So which county is it?

Hostess (1930-2012)

While The HP is solidly held Little Debbie territory, I will not let partisanship stand in the way of my noting with terrific regret the passing of Hostess Brands. The company, founded in 1930 in Kansas City, today announced from its Irving, Texas, headquarters that it is ceasing operations and laying off most of 18,500 workers. It's simply awful news. 

And personally sad. There was a time that the Suzy Q was my brother's favorite snackcake. They were innocently decadent, messy and excellent in a totally Kurt way. My dad loved Twinkies, and, when he specially requested that Mom pick them up at the grocery, it was a good day because I knew that he felt confident we would have money coming in for the next few months. I've also delighted in Sno Balls, Ho Hos, Ding Dongs and CupCakes (that icing was a freaking marvel). And my all-time favorite was their apple pies. I wish I had one right now.

Rest in peace, Hostess Brands.