I can't think of a better way to close out 2024 on "Blabbin' In the Bluegrass" than with this week's very special guest! She is Mrs. Laura Rogers, a long-time TV journalism fixture in Kentucky, who spent a number of years at Bowling Green's WBKO (Channel 13). She is now part of the KET team, where she regularly contributes to the network's nightly news show "Kentucky Edition". We'll learn more about the steps she took to get there, the broadcasters she idolized as a child, and the invaluable lessons she learned working alongside icons such as Bowling Green meteorologist Chris Allen. If you can't smile when listening to Laura Rogers, you probably aren't really listening! And to find out more about KET's "Kentucky Edition", simply click here to visit the web page: https://ket.org/program/kentucky-edition/.

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Vision is a precious thing, and this week, we're spotlighting a "Notable Nonprofit" that is committed to protecting it! Join me in welcoming Mrs. Jennifer Hunt Spurling, who serves as Communications Coordinator with the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation. This is quite an exciting time for the foundation, as its brand new low vision clinic just opened for business in Louisville a few weeks back! Jennifer is here to give us the scoop on clinic staff members, service offerings, and eligibility requirements for beneficiaries. She also details other commendable resources under the foundation's umbrella, including the KidSight Program and the Patron Fund Program. Enjoy listening, and prepare to engage in an organization that is more than worthy of your time and support. And, find out more about the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation by visiting its web page here: https://www.kylionseye.org/.

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In a state known for its plentiful bourbon, this new creation certainly sets itself apart! Don't miss our informative and entertaining introduction to Five Springs Bourbon on this week's episode! Its founder, Lisa Sawyer Derman, was a legal expert in the alcohol industry for a number of years before launching this innovative whiskey brand. Buckle up as she reflects on her fascinating background, and describes the manner in which Five Springs was first fathomed. She also takes us through the distinctive facets of this infused bourbon, its three fruity flavors, and the outlets through which it may be purchased. This recent spin on a Kentucky tradition is truly exciting and exceptional! Learn even more about it by visiting the Five Springs web page linked here: https://www.fivespringsbourbon.com/.

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