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World’s Longest Yard Sale: The 127 Yard Sale kicks off today (Aug. 6) and runs Aug. 6-9, stretching 690 miles from Michigan through Kentucky and Tennessee to Alabama—expect thousands of vendors and big stops across Central Kentucky. Local Events: Mercer County’s Smock Farm is set to host 80+ vendors, while Friday Night On Main returns Aug. 7 in Olde Town Park with live music and food trucks, and Pioneer Days at Old Fort Harrod State Park follows Aug. 14-18. Camping Spotlight: Hidden Lake Farm near Leesburg makes Hipcamp’s “Top 50 Favorite Places to Camp” list—the only Kentucky entry—highlighting the state’s growing draw for outdoor stays. Sports Tourism: Paducah Sports Park construction is nearing the finish line, with substantial completion expected within about six weeks, including disc golf upgrades and new signage. Safety on the Road: Kentucky State Police Post 3 reminds drivers about upcoming traffic safety checkpoints across its district counties. Travel Tech: CVG and Germany’s GATE Alliance formalized a partnership to speed up airport innovation through tech testing and pilot projects.

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Aug. 5, 2026

Encore Energy says it plans 10 to 15 more horizontal Berea wells in Eastern Kentucky

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Princeton Drug Store wins 2026 Best of Kentucky Award

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Jul. 30, 2026

IAOTP names Jill Chitwood Top Travel Consultant of the Decade

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Jul. 20, 2026

Nashville Barrel Company opens first Kentucky location in Louisville

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Kentucky Has the Nation's 14th Highest Reliance on H-2A and H-2B Workers

Kentucky Has the Nation's 14th Highest Reliance on H-2A and H-2B Workers

World’s Longest Yard Sale Makes Key Stop At Signal Mountain's MACC

World’s Longest Yard Sale Makes Key Stop At Signal Mountain's MACC

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