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Southwest Airlines celebrated the inaugural nonstop flight from Cincinnati's CVG Airport to Austin on June 4, marking the carrier's ninth anniversary at the airport. The new route is part of Southwest's 40 percent expansion of summer capacity at CVG, reflecting strong demand in the region.
The Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day on June 5, honoring the legacy of Donut Lassies who served soldiers during World War I. The organization distributes donuts to veterans and first responders in Danville, Frankfort, and Richmond as part of its ongoing mission to serve vulnerable communities.
Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company hired Adam Brogdon as a loan officer at its St. Matthews office. Brogdon brings experience in commercial lending and relationship banking to the Kentucky-based community bank.
Covington's proposed $84 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget allocates significant resources to infrastructure, public safety, and community development while riding a wave of increased tax revenues.
Murray State University professor Dr. Jessica Pryor redesigned her graduate educational technology course to use Google Gemini Gems AI chatbots for content delivery while maintaining human grading and emphasizing ethical AI use.
McBrayer PLLC, a major Lexington law firm founded in 1963, has appointed Colby Blair as director of operations, positioning him to oversee organizational efficiency as the firm continues to grow. Blair, who has more than 20 years of operational and financial leadership experience, will work alongside the firm's CFO, CHRO and CMO.
McBrayer PLLC, a Lexington law firm founded in 1963, has hired former federal prosecutor Stephanie Zimdahl to enhance its white-collar defense and healthcare compliance capabilities. Zimdahl spent nearly 17 years as an Assistant United States Attorney specializing in economic, cyber, and healthcare fraud investigations.
Brown-Forman reports mixed fiscal 2026 results with net sales down 1% and operating income down 10%, though the Louisville spirits maker strengthened its cash position and returned record shareholder dividends. The company faces headwinds in U.S. markets while emerging markets drive growth.
Thirty-four professionals graduated from the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2026, joining a network of community leaders dedicated to South Central Kentucky's future. The program, operated by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, has cultivated engaged leaders for more than three decades.
Two University of Louisville medical students won Kentucky's largest college pitch competition with Claustrum Design, a medical device company focused on improving surgical procedures and patient care.