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Modern Family: Growing Up In Derby City

No matter how you do Derby, chances are that a little of the magic will be woven into the fabric of your family history. As Jean finds when she interviews her grown sons: Derby memories are family memories. By Jean West | Photo by Kylene White When I first moved to Louisville from Louisiana, many people I met were quick to tell me I would love it here because we have the Kentucky Derby, which is like Mardi Gras. Both are similar, because Mardi Gras is another longtime tradition that our city celebrates for two [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-04-14T18:01:26-04:00April 14, 2022|Community & Sisterhood|

We See You, Sis: Liduvina Portillo

Liduvina Portillo, Norton Community Medical Associates-La Clinica Preston Family Nurse Practitioner: “We saw a lot of patients who didn’t have insurance and who came from other countries with a lot of language barriers. I saw the need for providers who speak Spanish.” She Gives Patients Peace of Mind - Through creating authentic connections, Liduvina Portillo is making it easier for Spanish-speaking clients to get the care they need. By Carrie Vittitoe | Photo by Kylene White Liduvina was a licensed practical nurse at Park Duvalle Community Health Center who decided to become a [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-04-11T13:24:37-04:00April 14, 2022|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

Ex in the City: The Burning Phoenix

Healing from the emotional pain of a divorce isn’t easy, but your life doesn’t have to stop. Ashley Anderson debuts a new relationship column about finding the inner power needed to rebuild your life after marriage ends. By Ashley Anderson | Photo by Kylene White 2021 was the most difficult year of my life. I lost my biggest fan and cheerleader in my father. I grieved the loss of a business partnership which resulted in the shouldering of a private medical practice solo. Either of these two events by themselves could have taken me out but to add [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-04-11T12:58:54-04:00April 12, 2022|Community & Sisterhood|

Queens Of The Derby

Photo by Ernie Belmonte Meet three women who are claiming their rightful place in the horse racing industry. They are breaking barriers and rewriting the history of this sport. By Jessie Oswald Horse racing is a challenging and arduous industry to make a living, let alone find success. Each day starts before the sun rises and is heavy with physical labor. It takes a strong arm and a strong mind to navigate the business and keep proving yourself one race at a time. Without a level of commitment and passion, few can endure it day-in [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-04-05T16:12:25-04:00April 8, 2022|Community & Sisterhood|

Going the Extra Mile

Cindy and her horse KC Lucks Lil Buck, participated in the Black Sheep Boogie race — a 50 mile competition — in Elkins, Ohio. Cindy Young’s mental toughness and stamina as an endurance rider proves she can go the distance – and come out on top. By Carrie Vittitoe | Photos by Noelle Snyder If you’re not a horse enthusiast, you might think that endurance riding just means a rider gets on her horse and rides until she decides to stop, but it is more complicated than that. In an endurance riding competition, riders have [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-04-05T16:13:51-04:00April 6, 2022|Health & Wellness|

The New Derby Dining Landscape

Post-Covid some restaurants have emerged – or reemerged – with interesting culinary creations and hip dining spaces. By Lennie Omalza | Photos By Mary Helen Nunn The past two years have been a wild (horse)ride for the restaurant industry. Every month, eateries are opening, closing, renovating, or rebranding. If you’re looking for somewhere new to celebrate the fastest two minutes in sports, check out these four brand-new places that have popped up around town. Big Bad Breakfast When James Beard Award-winning chef and New Orleans native John Currence brought his love of breakfast to [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-04-05T12:05:34-04:00April 5, 2022|Life & Style|

Modern Family: Growing Up In Derby City

We See You, Sis: Liduvina Portillo

Ex in the City: The Burning Phoenix

Queens Of The Derby

Going the Extra Mile

The New Derby Dining Landscape

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