Kentucky Colonels in the News

The Kentucky colonel who drives Australian foreign policy - Pearls and Irritations

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:50:20 GMT

The Kentucky colonel who drives Australian foreign policy Pearls and Irritations

Turning service into belonging: Local spouse earns dual honors as Armed Forces Insurance Spouse of the Year and Kentucky Colonel - DVIDS

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Turning service into belonging: Local spouse earns dual honors as Armed Forces Insurance Spouse of the Year and Kentucky Colonel DVIDS

Neal James: The long and winding road of Panama City Beach's Kentucky Colonel - Panama City News Herald

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Neal James: The long and winding road of Panama City Beach's Kentucky Colonel Panama City News Herald

Henry Casey Camp 92 launches ‘America 250’ celebration with Kentucky Colonel honors - Record Herald

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Henry Casey Camp 92 launches ‘America 250’ celebration with Kentucky Colonel honors Record Herald

Kentucky Colonel White Bow Tie With Band - Western Cowboy Square Dance Style, USA Made - Santo André BIZ

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:21:29 GMT

Kentucky Colonel White Bow Tie With Band - Western Cowboy Square Dance Style, USA Made Santo André BIZ

Tradition continues at look-alike contest for one famous Kentucky Colonel - LEX 18 News

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Tradition continues at look-alike contest for one famous Kentucky Colonel LEX 18 News

Earle Combs: Louisville Colonel and Gentleman – Society for American Baseball Research - Society for American Baseball Research

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Earle Combs: Louisville Colonel and Gentleman – Society for American Baseball Research Society for American Baseball Research

KFC First Became A Hit In This US State (It Wasn't Kentucky) - Chowhound

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

KFC First Became A Hit In This US State (It Wasn't Kentucky) Chowhound

Photo confirms Richard Marles’ absurd title - AFR

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Photo confirms Richard Marles’ absurd title AFR

This Day in History: September 9, 1880: Colonel Sanders born in Indiana - WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

This Day in History: September 9, 1880: Colonel Sanders born in Indiana WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN

Garrison Commander :: U.S. Army Fort Hunter Liggett - army.mil

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Garrison Commander :: U.S. Army Fort Hunter Liggett army.mil

House votes to end Iran war. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie joins Democrats - MSN

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:50:46 GMT

House votes to end Iran war. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie joins Democrats MSN

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels director shares nonprofit’s mission - whopam.com

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels director shares nonprofit’s mission whopam.com

Beshear honors bystanders who assisted trooper injured in airport shooting - WPSD Local 6

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Beshear honors bystanders who assisted trooper injured in airport shooting WPSD Local 6

Miles Heizer Talks Netflix’s ‘Boots,’ Max Parker — and That Ending - Metro Weekly

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Miles Heizer Talks Netflix’s ‘Boots,’ Max Parker — and That Ending Metro Weekly

Famous USA Kentucky Colonel Tan Choong Han and Tan An Nee Donate an Ambulance - Issuewire

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Famous USA Kentucky Colonel Tan Choong Han and Tan An Nee Donate an Ambulance Issuewire

Death of Hunter S. Thompson to be re-investigated by Colorado agency. What we know - The Courier-Journal

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Death of Hunter S. Thompson to be re-investigated by Colorado agency. What we know The Courier-Journal

Second State Seeks to Run Its Own Machine Gun Sales to Residents - Guns.com

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Second State Seeks to Run Its Own Machine Gun Sales to Residents Guns.com

Virginia restaurant owner honored with award for 9/11 memorial flag - WTVR.com

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Virginia restaurant owner honored with award for 9/11 memorial flag WTVR.com

UK basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe is officially a Kentucky Colonel - WLKY

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

UK basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe is officially a Kentucky Colonel WLKY

PHOTOS: Check out these 50 famous Kentucky Colonels - The Courier-Journal

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT

PHOTOS: Check out these 50 famous Kentucky Colonels The Courier-Journal

What is a Kentucky Colonel and how do you become one? Everything you need to know - The Courier-Journal

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT

What is a Kentucky Colonel and how do you become one? Everything you need to know The Courier-Journal

Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' becomes Kentucky Colonel - WDRB

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' becomes Kentucky Colonel WDRB

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Is Now Officially a Kentucky Colonel - Loudwire

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Is Now Officially a Kentucky Colonel Loudwire

Gov. Beshear makes Dolly Parton an official Kentucky Colonel - WLKY

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Gov. Beshear makes Dolly Parton an official Kentucky Colonel WLKY

Two Souls Spirits Triple Cask Rye “The Colonel” Review - Breaking Bourbon

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Two Souls Spirits Triple Cask Rye “The Colonel” Review Breaking Bourbon

KY Colonels file suit seeking damages, claim trademark infringement - WPSD Local 6

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

KY Colonels file suit seeking damages, claim trademark infringement WPSD Local 6

Curious Louisville: How Do You Become A Kentucky Colonel? - Louisville Public Media

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Curious Louisville: How Do You Become A Kentucky Colonel? Louisville Public Media

Mike Tussey: Kentucky Admirals — right up there with the Colonels - Northern Kentucky Tribune

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Mike Tussey: Kentucky Admirals — right up there with the Colonels Northern Kentucky Tribune

Father-daughter recognized as Kentucky Colonels - West Orange Times Observer

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Father-daughter recognized as Kentucky Colonels West Orange Times Observer

Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen named a Kentucky Colonel after 30 years of service - Glasgow News 1

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen named a Kentucky Colonel after 30 years of service Glasgow News 1

ROB HALFORD HONORED WITH THE TITLE "KENTUCKY COLONEL" - eddietrunk.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

ROB HALFORD HONORED WITH THE TITLE "KENTUCKY COLONEL" eddietrunk.com

Paducah wrestling icon Tony Falk named Kentucky Colonel, completes "triple crown" - The Paducah Sun

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Paducah wrestling icon Tony Falk named Kentucky Colonel, completes "triple crown" The Paducah Sun

Union mayor receives Kentucky Colonel commission - LINK nky

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Union mayor receives Kentucky Colonel commission LINK nky

Moran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel - Coin World

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Moran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel Coin World

Five Finger Death Punch’s Chris Kael Officially Named a Kentucky Colonel - Loudwire

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Five Finger Death Punch’s Chris Kael Officially Named a Kentucky Colonel Loudwire

Buffalo Trace Just Dropped a New E.H. Taylor Bourbon — and It’s Made Using 1800s Whiskey-Making Techniques - Food & Wine

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Buffalo Trace Just Dropped a New E.H. Taylor Bourbon — and It’s Made Using 1800s Whiskey-Making Techniques Food & Wine

Sturgill Simpson Honored By Ky. Lawmakers, Is Now a State Colonel - TheBoot

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Sturgill Simpson Honored By Ky. Lawmakers, Is Now a State Colonel TheBoot

Bevin reviewing requirements for 'Kentucky Colonel' title - WKYT

Fri, 27 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Bevin reviewing requirements for 'Kentucky Colonel' title WKYT

Former Cardinal, Kentucky Colonel Ron Thomas dies at 67 - WHAS11

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Former Cardinal, Kentucky Colonel Ron Thomas dies at 67 WHAS11

News - West Virginia National Guard Aviators honored as “Kentucky Colonels” - DVIDS

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

News - West Virginia National Guard Aviators honored as “Kentucky Colonels” DVIDS

Former MLB Great Darryl Strawberry awarded Kentucky Colonel, key to the city - WFIE | 14 News

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Former MLB Great Darryl Strawberry awarded Kentucky Colonel, key to the city WFIE | 14 News

Sturgill Simpson Named Kentucky Colonel, Honored by Kentucky Legislature - - Saving Country Music

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Sturgill Simpson Named Kentucky Colonel, Honored by Kentucky Legislature - Saving Country Music

SCHS senior Young a Kentucky Colonel - News-Graphic.com

Sat, 21 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT

SCHS senior Young a Kentucky Colonel News-Graphic.com

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award - Observer-Reporter

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award Observer-Reporter

Bevin Stops Issuing 'Kentucky Colonel' Titles to Review Requirements - WKMS

Fri, 27 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Bevin Stops Issuing 'Kentucky Colonel' Titles to Review Requirements WKMS

#ChipInEKU - Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

#ChipInEKU Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

GOOD NEWS — Trigg County’s Kara Allen Named Kentucky Colonel - WKDZ

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT

GOOD NEWS — Trigg County’s Kara Allen Named Kentucky Colonel WKDZ

Colonel Sanders Was A Colonel Twice Over But Neither Time Was For A Military Accomplishment - The Vintage News

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Sanders Was A Colonel Twice Over But Neither Time Was For A Military Accomplishment The Vintage News

A salute to the new colonel - Siesta Sand

Sat, 28 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

A salute to the new colonel Siesta Sand

Beshear Presents $16 M To Mayfield, New Kentucky Colonel Certificate To Mayor - Radio NWTN

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Beshear Presents $16 M To Mayfield, New Kentucky Colonel Certificate To Mayor Radio NWTN

Colonel in the house! - Dallas Voice

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Colonel in the house! Dallas Voice

New online form offered for Kentucky Colonel nominations - WBKO

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT

New online form offered for Kentucky Colonel nominations WBKO

Understanding the truly insane KFC adverts from the 1960s - dangerousminds.net

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Understanding the truly insane KFC adverts from the 1960s dangerousminds.net

Bevin reviewing requirements for 'Kentucky Colonel' title - WHAS11

Fri, 27 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Bevin reviewing requirements for 'Kentucky Colonel' title WHAS11

Hometown Heroes banner for KFC's Colonel Sanders replaced - WLKY

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Hometown Heroes banner for KFC's Colonel Sanders replaced WLKY

Djibouti officials visit Kentucky National Guard as part of State Partnership Program [Image 19 of 21] - DVIDS

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Djibouti officials visit Kentucky National Guard as part of State Partnership Program [Image 19 of 21] DVIDS

Kentucky by Heart: 'Good Works' of the Kentucky Colonels remains a tradition state can be proud of - Northern Kentucky Tribune

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Kentucky by Heart: 'Good Works' of the Kentucky Colonels remains a tradition state can be proud of Northern Kentucky Tribune

Former Kentucky Colonel Artis Gilmore: Louisville is ready to handle an NBA team - The Courier-Journal

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Former Kentucky Colonel Artis Gilmore: Louisville is ready to handle an NBA team The Courier-Journal

Learn more about the commission of Kentucky Colonels and their charitable donations - WLKY

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Learn more about the commission of Kentucky Colonels and their charitable donations WLKY

Giants Now: Wan'Dale Robinson receives Kentucky's highest civilian honor - Giants.com

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Giants Now: Wan'Dale Robinson receives Kentucky's highest civilian honor Giants.com

Mingione receives prestigious Kentucky Colonel Honor - WYMT

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Mingione receives prestigious Kentucky Colonel Honor WYMT

Kentucky Colonel McRill - Sidney Daily News

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonel McRill Sidney Daily News

Throwback Thursday: Colonel Sanders and Duncan Hines, 2 real-life food magnates and Kentuckians - WNKY

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Throwback Thursday: Colonel Sanders and Duncan Hines, 2 real-life food magnates and Kentuckians WNKY

Five Finger Death Punch's Bassist Honored As Kentucky Colonel - iHeart

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Five Finger Death Punch's Bassist Honored As Kentucky Colonel iHeart

He said Young is an example of perseverance - Spectrum News

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT

He said Young is an example of perseverance Spectrum News

Musician Sturgill Simpson honored as a Kentucky Colonel - WYMT

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Musician Sturgill Simpson honored as a Kentucky Colonel WYMT

Kelsey Waldon Stares Down Fears in New Album “Every Ghost” - - Saving Country Music

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Kelsey Waldon Stares Down Fears in New Album “Every Ghost” - Saving Country Music

A restaurant created by KFC founder, Harland Sanders, is up for sale - WLWT

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

A restaurant created by KFC founder, Harland Sanders, is up for sale WLWT

Here's What It's Like At Kentucky's Colonel Sanders Museum - Mashed

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Here's What It's Like At Kentucky's Colonel Sanders Museum Mashed

Changes to Kentucky’s special license plates to take effect Dec. 30 - Morehead State Public Radio

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Changes to Kentucky’s special license plates to take effect Dec. 30 Morehead State Public Radio

LA500 2025: William Ahmanson - Los Angeles Business Journal

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

LA500 2025: William Ahmanson Los Angeles Business Journal

Judas Priest's Rob Halford becomes a lifelong Kentucky Colonel - Rayo

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Judas Priest's Rob Halford becomes a lifelong Kentucky Colonel Rayo

Historic photos of the Kentucky Colonels - The Courier-Journal

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Historic photos of the Kentucky Colonels The Courier-Journal

Gov. Beshear recognizes Louisville firefighters after daring bridge rescue of trapped semi driver - WDRB

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Gov. Beshear recognizes Louisville firefighters after daring bridge rescue of trapped semi driver WDRB

Louisville man gaining notoriety for 'finger licking good' impersonation of Colonel Sanders - WDRB

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Louisville man gaining notoriety for 'finger licking good' impersonation of Colonel Sanders WDRB

Three Actual Military Colonels Debate Colonel Sanders’ Stolen Valor - MEL Magazine

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Three Actual Military Colonels Debate Colonel Sanders’ Stolen Valor MEL Magazine

Jimmy Mahan: Local Kentucky fan makes $15k from signed Duke basketball card, donates it all to NC children's home - ABC11 News

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Jimmy Mahan: Local Kentucky fan makes $15k from signed Duke basketball card, donates it all to NC children's home ABC11 News

Fundraising on behalf of the Colonel - Your Observer

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Fundraising on behalf of the Colonel Your Observer

KFC's Colonel Sanders' Kentucky home, restaurant up for sale — memorabilia included - Fox Business

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

KFC's Colonel Sanders' Kentucky home, restaurant up for sale — memorabilia included Fox Business

Mooresville’s SFC Robert Cooper is Kentucky Colonel - Reporter-Times

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Mooresville’s SFC Robert Cooper is Kentucky Colonel Reporter-Times

Col. Harland Sanders historic photos - The Courier-Journal

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Col. Harland Sanders historic photos The Courier-Journal

Local lawyer named a Kentucky colonel - The Fayetteville Observer

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT

Local lawyer named a Kentucky colonel The Fayetteville Observer

Shelbyville's historic Claudia Sanders Dinner House up for sale - WDRB

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Shelbyville's historic Claudia Sanders Dinner House up for sale WDRB

What does this outback cop have in common with Elvis, Muhammad Ali and Princess Anne? - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:00:00 GMT

What does this outback cop have in common with Elvis, Muhammad Ali and Princess Anne? Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Everyday heroes: Meet the Kentucky Capitol cleaning crew fighting the 'invisible man' - The Courier-Journal

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Everyday heroes: Meet the Kentucky Capitol cleaning crew fighting the 'invisible man' The Courier-Journal

Veteran actor Richard Thomas returns to Kentucky in 'To Kill A Mockingbird.' What to know - The Courier-Journal

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Veteran actor Richard Thomas returns to Kentucky in 'To Kill A Mockingbird.' What to know The Courier-Journal

Vietnam veteran honored at alma mater 55 years after going missing in action - LEX 18 News

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Vietnam veteran honored at alma mater 55 years after going missing in action LEX 18 News

Centre College 'Colonels' changing logo - WKYT

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Centre College 'Colonels' changing logo WKYT

Colonel Phillip Burnett sworn in as new Kentucky State Police commissioner - WHAS11

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Phillip Burnett sworn in as new Kentucky State Police commissioner WHAS11

Rob Halford é homenageado com título de coronel do Kentucky - Wikimetal

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Rob Halford é homenageado com título de coronel do Kentucky Wikimetal

Kentucky Colonel: Gloria Austin - Ocala StarBanner

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonel: Gloria Austin Ocala StarBanner

Mount Rushmore of Kentucky Sports nominees - The Courier-Journal

Sun, 17 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Mount Rushmore of Kentucky Sports nominees The Courier-Journal

Kentucky Governor tweets interview with Chinese media - China Daily - Global Edition

Thu, 24 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Governor tweets interview with Chinese media China Daily - Global Edition

The Day Colonel Sanders Visited Kalamazoo - theticket953.com

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT

The Day Colonel Sanders Visited Kalamazoo theticket953.com

E.H. Taylor Small Batch, Single Barrel and Straight Rye, Tasted & Tested - Gear Patrol

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT

E.H. Taylor Small Batch, Single Barrel and Straight Rye, Tasted & Tested Gear Patrol

Restaurant named for Co.l Sanders wife for sale in Shelbyville; owners retiring - WLKY

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Restaurant named for Co.l Sanders wife for sale in Shelbyville; owners retiring WLKY

The time Colonel Sanders shot a man in a gunfight over a sign - We Are The Mighty

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

The time Colonel Sanders shot a man in a gunfight over a sign We Are The Mighty

Sale price for Shelbyville's iconic Claudia Sanders Dinner House cut to $4.9 million - WDRB

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Sale price for Shelbyville's iconic Claudia Sanders Dinner House cut to $4.9 million WDRB

What Colonel Sanders Looks for in a Lover, and Other Things We Learned About KFC’s New Dating Simulator - Slate Magazine

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT

What Colonel Sanders Looks for in a Lover, and Other Things We Learned About KFC’s New Dating Simulator Slate Magazine