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One of Erica Lee Williams’s Obsessions

By Lucy M. PritchettFrom age 7 when she announced she was going to be ‘a tourney’ when she grew up, Erica Lee Williams never had a Plan B.She graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2002. In 2009 she was appointed district court judge and then successfully ran for the seat twice and is on next year’s ballot. Away from the courtroom, she enjoys relaxing with her husband Jason Williams and 5-year-old daughter Jacqueline. Her challenge that doesn’t involve a gavel? Getting a garden to grow. Photos by Melissa Donald. What types [...]

By |2017-06-25T19:00:00-04:00June 25, 2017|Most Admired Woman|

The One Thing Ann Gregory Wants You to Know

By Lucy M. Pritchett Ann Gregory left an executive job to start a retail door company with her father. When the business first opened, she handled all aspects of the job herself. Now, 20 years later, the company also sells custom windows and has 15 employees. Her sister Laurie Scarborough has joined her as equal partner in the business. On Ann’s to-do list? Become a master gardener. Photos by Melissa Donald. How did the business begin? My father was an investor in a door manufacturing company and thought that opening a retail company that sold [...]

By |2018-06-12T19:59:58-04:00June 25, 2017|Most Admired Woman|

“I never thought I’d be the subject of any cyberbully, especially not Bilal’s fans.”

By Bella Portaro-Kueber Photos by Sunni WiggintonWhat does cyberbullying look like to a victim? We hear about cyberbullying happening to teens, but many adults are also victims. Jessica “Jessi” Powell is one of those adults, who has been trying to survive the bullying scrutiny of her husband’s fans.Jessi is married to Bilal Powell, running back for the New York Jets. (You may also recognize his name from his years playing for the University of Louisville.) The couple met in college, and after they married, moved away from family. Jessi missed her mother a lot. “She’s my [...]

By |2017-06-24T08:30:00-04:00June 24, 2017|Passions|

How This Bride Filled Her Wedding With Meaningful Details

By Bridgette LipmanPhoto by BG Photography, Morgan Berry Gould Bridgette Lipman and James Morris married in October of last year at 6:30 in the evening in a ceremony with around 150 guests. Read about some of the details they worked into the wedding to make it perfect for them.Bride’s Favorite Memory: Everything leading up to the walk down the aisle was so chaotic. It was full of music and hairspray, makeup, and rushing around. My dad drove me about 200 yards from the country club to the green where we were married and in that [...]

By |2018-07-02T15:29:50-04:00June 23, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

What To Do This Weekend

This weekend, watch a battle for the throne in Kentucky Shakespeare's production of Richard II at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in historic Old Louisville’s Central Park. The play is part of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, the oldest free Shakespeare festival in the country. This weekend also offers opportunities to admire the beauty of multiple varieties of daylilies (even from a hot air balloon!), bid on a date with a bachelor for a good cause, have some family fun at the track, or catch a movie or free outdoor concerts.Check out our selections below, and [...]

By |2018-07-02T15:29:51-04:00June 22, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

Win on Wednesday with Today’s Woman

Click on the giveaway below and enter to win!Win 5 Family Trek Tickets to the Louisville Zoo!Experience all the Louisville Zoo has to offer with the family Trek Ticket. The prize package includes 5 (five) Trek Tickets which include Zoo admission, unlimited train and carousel rides the day of your visit plus one climb on the Sky Trail Ropes Course.Our winner is Lucy George!Win 4 Tickets to Holiday World!Looking for a great day of family fun? Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari is located just an hour north of Louisville in Santa Claus, Indiana. Enter here [...]

By |2018-06-18T20:39:04-04:00June 21, 2017|Past Giveaways|
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