Articles by JackieBentley

Business, Health, Louisville, University of Louisville August 9, 2018

University of Louisville Physicians Expands Access to Humana’s Medicare Advantage HMO Members in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–University of Louisville Physicians, the largest, multi-specialty physician practice in Louisville, and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nation’s leading health and well-being companies, have signed an agreement that expands in-network access for Humana Medicare HMO members at UofL Physicians primary care and specialty clinics in Kentucky. The agreement provides in-network access for Humana Medicare Advantage HMO members seeking treatment from UofL Physicians’ 1,200 dedicated staff professionals, more than 600 primary care and specialty physicians, University of Louisville Hospital, and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. “We are pleased to partner our health care provider practice with…

Norton Commons North Village Market -- Credit Norton Commons

Business, Louisville, Real-Estate August 8, 2018

LouisvilleKY’s Norton Commons Unveils North Village Market

Growing new urbanist community opens innovative retail, food and beverage retail cottages to incubate and cultivate rising local designers, artisans and food entrepreneurs PROSPECT, KY – Norton Commons, the growing new urbanist development in Prospect, KY today was joined today by Louisville Forward, Greater Louisville Inc. and the Louisville Small Business Development Center as they cut the ribbon on the community’s new North Village Market, a project aimed at incubating local food and retailers. The open-air market is located at 6301 Moonseed Street, just a stone’s throw from the lakefront amphitheater, and includes six retail cottages. In addition, the space will…

Louisville, Sport, University of Louisville August 8, 2018

LouisvilleKY’s football team gets new captains

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville football players Jawon Pass, Lukayus McNeil, Jonathan Greenard and Dee Smith have been named captains for the Cardinals’ 2018 football team. UofL Head Coach Bobby Petrino announced the appointments this week. Pass, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, appeared in five games last season. Coming off the bench, Pass threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown. In his first career appearance, Pass went 5-of-8 for 75 yards in a win over Kent State, while also completing 14-of-19 passes for 115 yards and a score in a win over Murray State. A three-year starter…

Business, Culture, Louisville August 7, 2018

LouisvilleKY’s St. James Art Show unveils this year’s poster

Louisville, Kentucky – Standing in front of the renowned St. James Court Fountain, the official 2018 St. James Court Art Show poster was unveiled today. St. James Court Art Show Executive Director, Howard Rosenberg and Official Poster Artist, K.O. Lewis stood next to Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Councilman David James as the poster was unveiled. “I’m just proud to say St. James (Court Art Show) showcases our city values, compassion, and life-long learning all come together in such a beautiful artistic way every year at St. James,” said Mayor Fischer. Born and raised in the West-End of Louisville, Lewis was influenced by his inner city…

Business, Food and Dining, Louisville, Real-Estate August 7, 2018

Heine Brothers’ Opening Two New LouisvilleKY area Locations This Fall

Locally-owned fair trade and organic roaster to open in New Albany and the Outer Loop LOUISVILLE, Ky. –Heine Brothers’ Coffee, Louisville’s original fair trade and organic coffee roaster, announced today that it will open two new locations this fall, 410 W. Daisy Lane and State Street in New Albany, IN and 3541 Outer Loop, just off I-65 in the Okolona neighborhood. “We’ve had requests for years to open new coffee shop locations throughout the region, and we’re excited to bring Heine Brothers’ to both New Albany and Okolona.” said Heine Brothers’ Co-founder and President, Mike Mays. “Heine Brothers’ shops are places to relax or…

Culture, Education, Green, Louisville August 7, 2018

LouisvilleKy’s Zoo Welcomes Two New Gray Seals

Louisville, KY., – Boone and Minnow, two male gray seals, have joined the other pinnipeds on regular rotation at the Louisville Zoo’s Glacier Run exhibit. Both seals come to Louisville from Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo. Minnow is 31 and Boone is 13. The two join California sea lions Triton (28), Bart (25), Gremlin (14), Riva (4), harbor seal Toney (16) and gray seal Rona (4). The Louisville Zoo has a rich history with this species. Eight seal pups have been born at the Zoo and when twin seal pups were born in 1979, they were the first twins to be documented in…

Business, Food and Dining, Louisville August 7, 2018

LouisvilleKY’s 375 Park Avenue Spirits expanding

Chivas Brothers, Jan Becher, Pernod-Brasil, Pernod Finland, Pernod SAS, and Corby Spirit and Wine Limited Announce Multi-Year U.S. Distribution Agreement with 375 Park Avenue Spirits LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — 375 Park Avenue Spirits today announced it has signed a new agreement that will substantially expand its current portfolio. Effective August 1, 2018, 375 Park Avenue Spirits has been appointed the sole U.S. importer for the term of five years for Ballantine’s, Passport, and Something Special whiskies from Scotland by Chivas Brothers Ltd.; Becherovka Herbal Liqueur from the Czech Republic by Jan Becher; Cachaça Janeiro from Brazil by Pernod-Brasil; Soho Lychee Liqueur from France by Pernod SAS; and Minttu Peppermint Liqueur from Finland by Pernod Finland….

Business, Louisville, Real-Estate August 7, 2018

LouisvilleKy’s Convention Center Welcomes the World Back Inside

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —The Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) is officially open, following a two-year, $207 million renovation and expansion project helmed by EOP/HOK Architects and Hunt Construction and over 60 sub-contractors. State and local government officials, along with KICC facility officials and staff welcomed meeting clients, local stakeholders, interested citizens, and media to an open house Monday that showcased how the new facility will host small to large-scale events. The program included comments from: David S. Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues Don Parkinson, Secretary of Kentucky’s Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet William M. Landrum III, Secretary of Kentucky’s Finance and Administration Cabinet Greg Fischer, Mayor…

Louisville, Real-Estate August 6, 2018

LouisvilleKY receives AARP grant to begin improvements on the Ninth Street corridor

Louisville, KY., – Louisville Metro Government has been awarded a $10,550 AARP Community Challenge grant to begin making tactical improvements on Ninth Street, specifically at Muhammad Ali Boulevard. The grant is part of the AARP Livable Communities Initiative, which supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas to be livable and safe places for residents of all ages. The grant funds quick action projects that build momentum for change in communities to improve livability. Mayor Greg Fischer welcomed the AARP grant. “My administration is committed to breaking down the 9th Street divide by bringing more city and private…

Culture, Education, Events, Health, Louisville, Non-Profits August 6, 2018

LouisvilleKY’s Neighborhood Place partners hosts several health-focused events in August

Louisville, KY., – Neighborhood Place partners offer a variety of health-focused events and services in August including three opportunities to attend an educational baby shower, a Healthy Living Club to help reduce stress, a Diabetes Self-Management class, and a series of classes focused on healthy meal planning and eating. To learn more about these offerings and several others please refer to the list below. Aug 6, 8, 13, 16, 27, and 31, Passport Health Care Community Engagement at multiple locations Passport members are invited to join with representatives from Passport Health Care for one-on-one consultations to discuss plan benefits and options. This…

1 2 3 … 152 »