Andre Toran
The Courier-Journal
Louisville, KY, United States
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'Coding is beautiful.' Meet the Louisville teen earning national recognition in her field
This Sacred Heart teen won a national coding award, founded a coding club at her school and started an app. See what's next for the STEM wonder. → Read More
More than ink: Louisvillians honor their moms with testimonies, tattoos for Mother's Day
Heard of the iconic mom-heart tattoo? Well, these Louisvillians explain why tattoos in tribute to their mom mean so much to them ahead of Mother's Day → Read More
What to know about the 2021 Oaks day races ahead of the Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs felt almost normal on Friday as thousands of fans crammed into the historic racetrack for the Kentucky Oaks. Here's what it was like. → Read More
Big or small, Kentucky Derby or not, every race matters at this Churchill Downs office
Don't be deceived, Churchill Downs isn't always the top priority for trainers during Kentucky Derby week. Churchill Downs Racing Office explains why. → Read More
1 dead, 2 missing in Ohio River collision between boat, barge after Thunder Over Louisville
The accident occurred on the Ohio River south of Caesars Southern Indiana near the Greenwood boat docks on Greenwood Road. → Read More
After a turbulent year, Thunder Over Louisville provides 'some sense of normalcy'
The Kentucky Derby Festival's 2021 Thunder Over Louisville kicked off Saturday with the air show. Fireworks were set to launch later from three sites. → Read More
How this positive Black radio station plans to promote sociopolitical change in Louisville
The Feast, a Black think-tank in Louisville, recently launched a positive hip-hop radio station. The goal? To promote change in the Black community. → Read More
New artists program geared toward Black women wants to make sure their voices are heard
The west end of Louisville has something to say. And Shauntrice Martin and The Speed Art Museum are giving Black women in Louisville a platform. → Read More
Fighting fire with fire. Why controlled burns are vital for Kentucky's national forests
The Daniel Boone National Forest is in the middle of its spring fire season where controlled burns are set to maintain its ecological environment. → Read More
After a shortened 2020 season, racing at Clarksville's Sportsdrome Speedway returns Saturday
The Sportsdrome Speedway in Clarksville, Indiana for what promoters hope will be a historic 75th season of motor sports entertainment → Read More
'No one takes my power': Activists, advocates gather to honor the life of Breonna Taylor
A day following the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death, activists and speakers gathered for The People’s Empowerment Brunch to honor her. → Read More
The wait is over: Spring football season finally here for Morehead State and Murray State
What was it like to wait to play college football until the spring? Players and coaches at Morehead State and Murray State give us the details. → Read More
Speed Art Museum creates exhibit to honor Breonna Taylor. Here's what we know about it
Here's what we know about a Speed Art Museum exhibit that'll honor the life of Breonna Taylor this spring and capture 2020's social justice movement. → Read More
Louisville's newest arena football team to play home games at KFC Yum Center
The Louisville Xtreme, local arena league football team, announced Monday it will play its home games during its inaugural season at the KFC Yum Center. → Read More
Members of Louisville's Black community get COVID-19 vaccine to show 'trust' in science
Louisville Metro Public Health and Louisville Urban League administer COVID-19 vaccine to members of Black community to build trust in its safety. → Read More
On heels of national social justice movement, what will Kwanzaa look like in Louisville?
Considering the hardship and change 2020 has brought Louisville and the world beyond, here's a look at what Kwanzaa will represent this year. → Read More
Log Still Distillery hopes to revitalize Nelson County while resurrecting a family legacy
Wally Dant's great-great-great grandfather began the family bourbon business in 1836. Now, he'll honor that legacy by opening Log Still Distillery. → Read More
Louisville Urban League president say 2021 will be a chance at 'reconstruction'
The Louisville Urban League president and CEO spoke at the group's annual luncheon, declaring that the city faces a moment of reconstruction. → Read More
'This is for Travis': Louisville Breonna Taylor protesters honor leader killed in shooting
More than 200 Louisville protesters gathered in Jefferson Square Park Monday evening to honor one of their own, Hamza "Travis" Nagdy. → Read More
Is the coronavirus the end of coworking spaces? These Louisville spaces say there's hope
Coworking became a popular trend among entrepreneurs and startups before the coronavirus. But what's the state of coworking in Louisville now? → Read More