Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.

Horse racing runs deep not only through Kentucky's history but also through generations of African Americans. In Scott County ...

U.S. Sens. Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, and Mark Warner, of Virginia, introduced a bill that would direct resources to strengthening White Oak tree populations. White Oaks are used to make ...

Republicans and Democrats stood together to remember and celebrate Black history in Kentucky even as the GOP renews discussion of limiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public ...

Democratic Rep. Pamela Stevenson of Louisville speaks at the Kentucky Black History Celebration in the Capitol rotunda as Gov. Andy Beshear and former Frankfort Rep. Derrick Graham watch on Feb. 6 ...

FARMERS BRANCH - Black history is being made in the Dallas County community of Farmers Branch. A first-of-its-kind bookstore brings Black culture and voices together in a literary shop.

Here & Now’s Scott Tong traveled around Pike County ... the white working-class vote supports Trump: Writer and sociologist Arlie Hochschild visits the heart of Appalachia in eastern Kentucky ...

In 1944, Lehigh County established its seal, which includes a large yellow cross to honor “Christianity and the God-fearing people” who founded the county, according to Harry Hertzog ...

Former Derby County striker Luke Plange has joined Scottish Premiership side Motherwell on loan from Crystal Palace until the end of the season. Plange had been on loan in Finland with HJK ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — No. 8 Tennessee has dropped back-to-back games for the first time this season, falling 78-73 to No. 12 Kentucky on Tuesday in Knoxville. The Wildcats were led by their ...

Tennessee couldn’t take down SEC front runner Auburn on the road, but the team must quickly turn its attention as Kentucky heads to Knoxville on Tuesday night. The Vols will enter this one as ...