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NEWS PROVIDED BYHGPink PRApril 01, 2021, 18:19 GMT Historic Soda Brand Brings Trifecta of Flavors to Ten New States for Derby In the spirit of the derby season and Kentucky’s racing traditions, the themed variety pack offers a touch of the Bluegrass to consumers in other states.”— Chris Doyle, Ale-8-One Marketing Director WINCHESTER, KENTUCKY, UNITED…

By Leah Caudill– March 24, 2021 FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – After navigating the effects of a global pandemic for the last year to deliver access to education, Kentucky State University has more reasons than ever to celebrate its 135th anniversary as an institution of higher education. Part of the 135th anniversary celebration is a new partnership with…

WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) — On Main Street in downtown Winchester, the flashing lights and marquee of Leeds Theatre have drawn people in since the 1920s. “The Leeds Theatre opened in 1925 as a single screen movie theatre,” theatre volunteer Ellie Miller said. Decades passed and the theatre eventually closed and sat in despair until…

WDRB.COM Mar 17, 2021 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky has some very rich traditions, including a soft drink that has been around for nearly 100 years. Take a look inside of the Ale-8-One factory 20 minutes east of Lexington in Winchester, Kentucky. Churning out about 36 million bottles every year, the factory is a staple in the community where it…

By: Conroy Delouche WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) — In the city of Winchester, Ale-8 may be the most-known native brand name. But it’s the beer cheese that really brings the cheddar, in more ways than one. “It’s where beer cheese comes from. Everybody here likes it, it’s something unique to the town,” said Laura Sheehan, owner…

WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) — This week, LEX 18 is putting a spotlight on Winchester. It is a town of rich traditions and Kentucky’s very own soft drink: Ale-8-One. The Ale-8-One Factory is a staple of the Winchester community, churning out millions of bottles every year. It is located about 20 miles east of Lexington.…

Datassential. | Feb 22, 2021\ Beer cheese is a spread made, as the name implies, with beer and cheese, as well as other assorted flavors such as garlic and cayenne pepper. A popular version from Kentucky is made with sharp cheddar and lager and is usually served cold with crackers. German versions often are made with soft…

By Winchester Sun Published 3:10 pm Friday, February 5, 2021 BY ROSEMARY CAMPBELL Bluegrass Heritage Museum The Winchester-Clark County Unity Committee and the Bluegrass Heritage Museum are offering a two-week event honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the museum Feb. 8-19. Exhibits throughout the building highlight achievements of African-Americans and…

By Jarrod Mills Staff Writer Feb 2, 2021 If you skipped the first-ever Signature Spirit Shuffle Pub Crawl held in downtown Corbin Saturday, you missed out on a good time. As usual, Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel knocked it out of the park with planning and organizing another home run event. So too did downtown’s restauranteurs…

Ben TobinLouisville Courier Journal Ale-8-One Bottling Company is rebranding its diet selection to emphasize the zero-sugar product offering to customers. The Winchester, Ky.-based company announced Monday that the Diet Ale-8 is turning into Ale-8 Zero Sugar, with the new brand appearing on shelves in early February at major retailers throughout Kentucky and southern Ohio. Though…

By Nicole Ziege @NicoleZiege Ruthie and Timothy Caldwell, a local couple from Pikeville, are weaving food, history and storytelling together to create a unique culinary company. Mr. Tibbs’ Trading Company is an e-commerce business that sells handmade gift boxes, containing hand-picked foods and activities from different cultures and heritages, specialized to each box and each…

By Winchester Sun Email the author Published 4:16 pm Monday, January 25, 2021 BY CHUCK WITT Sun Columnist How about a trip down memory lane? Recently, Handyman Tips, a daily email supported by Family Handyman magazine, sent a list of 10 things that most people no longer do, and probably haven’t done in a very long…