Kentucky Colonels in the News

Blaine Hagins explains the charitable work of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels - Northern Kentucky Tribune

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Blaine Hagins explains the charitable work of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Northern Kentucky Tribune

Colonel Harland Sanders 1955 Kentucky Colonel Commission Certificate comes home - The Advocate-Messenger

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Harland Sanders 1955 Kentucky Colonel Commission Certificate comes home The Advocate-Messenger

Join us in congratulating APD’s Major Watson! 🎉 On August 5, 2026, Major Watson was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. The Kentucky Colonel commission is the highest honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Ke - Facebook

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Join us in congratulating APD’s Major Watson! 🎉 On August 5, 2026, Major Watson was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. The Kentucky Colonel commission is the highest honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Ke Facebook

The Kentucky Colonel Who Drives Australian Foreign Policy - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Kentucky Colonel Who Drives Australian Foreign Policy The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Col. Sanders auction, with fried chicken recipe, Nixon letters, nets $300,000 - Kentucky Lantern

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Col. Sanders auction, with fried chicken recipe, Nixon letters, nets $300,000 Kentucky Lantern

No bid, no fowl. KFC founder Colonel Sanders' iconic items hit big clucks at auction - Louisville Public Media

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

No bid, no fowl. KFC founder Colonel Sanders' iconic items hit big clucks at auction Louisville Public Media

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

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 Army.mil

KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ signature bow tie and personal planner sell at auction - www.ap.org

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ signature bow tie and personal planner sell at auction www.ap.org

Transportation Cabinet safety coordinator in Pikeville office honored as Kentucky Colonel for lifesaving action - Appalachian News-Express

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:57:21 GMT

Transportation Cabinet safety coordinator in Pikeville office honored as Kentucky Colonel for lifesaving action Appalachian News-Express

Greek immigrant who founded Mansfield Restaurant is Kentucky Colonel - Mansfield News Journal

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Greek immigrant who founded Mansfield Restaurant is Kentucky Colonel Mansfield News Journal

Lexington Forum Debates Data Center Ban, Road Rage Video and Colonel Nominations - The Lexington Times

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:29 GMT

Lexington Forum Debates Data Center Ban, Road Rage Video and Colonel Nominations The Lexington Times

100+ Colonel Sanders artifacts sold at auction, totaling nearly $300K - WLKY

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

100+ Colonel Sanders artifacts sold at auction, totaling nearly $300K WLKY

Doc Hideg honored by Chiefs, named as Kentucky Colonel - The Paducah Sun

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Doc Hideg honored by Chiefs, named as Kentucky Colonel The Paducah Sun

Dolly Parton remembered in Kentucky for expanding Imagination Library statewide - LEX 18 News

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Dolly Parton remembered in Kentucky for expanding Imagination Library statewide LEX 18 News

The Colonel Comes to Auction: The Personal Treasures of Harland Sanders Hit the Block - Antique Trader

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Colonel Comes to Auction: The Personal Treasures of Harland Sanders Hit the Block Antique Trader

Colonel Sanders’ bow tie, recipe book and Kentucky home go up for auction - OregonLive.com

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Sanders’ bow tie, recipe book and Kentucky home go up for auction OregonLive.com

Colonel Sanders bow tie, planner sell at Kentucky auction - qz.com

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Sanders bow tie, planner sell at Kentucky auction qz.com

Colonel Harland Sanders memorabilia collection to be auctioned - The Lane Report

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Harland Sanders memorabilia collection to be auctioned The Lane Report

Claudia Sanders Dinner House, historic Colonel Sanders memorabilia going up for auction - WLKY

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Claudia Sanders Dinner House, historic Colonel Sanders memorabilia going up for auction WLKY

Transportation Cabinet safety coordinator in Pikeville office honored as Kentucky Colonel for lifesaving action - news-expressky.com

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Transportation Cabinet safety coordinator in Pikeville office honored as Kentucky Colonel for lifesaving action news-expressky.com

Two Years Ago Today; Dolly Parton’s Special Kentucky Connection - WBKR 92.5

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Two Years Ago Today; Dolly Parton’s Special Kentucky Connection WBKR 92.5

KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ home, memorabilia set for auction in Kentucky - WBAL News Radio

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ home, memorabilia set for auction in Kentucky WBAL News Radio

KFC founder Colonel Sanders' home and memorabilia are up for auction — with a planner that may contain his secret recipe - Business Insider

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

KFC founder Colonel Sanders' home and memorabilia are up for auction — with a planner that may contain his secret recipe Business Insider

Auction of KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal items generates nearly $300K - WLWT

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Auction of KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal items generates nearly $300K WLWT

Toyota Kentucky begins RAV-4 hybrid production, announces new paint facility - WKYT

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Toyota Kentucky begins RAV-4 hybrid production, announces new paint facility WKYT

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

Five things you should know about Kentucky native, actor Johnny Depp - The Courier-Journal

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Five things you should know about Kentucky native, actor Johnny Depp The Courier-Journal

Father/son duo inducted as Kentucky Colonels - The Telegram News

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Father/son duo inducted as Kentucky Colonels The Telegram News

Colonel Sanders' Personal Planner Sold for $30,000 at Auction - Fine Books Magazine

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Sanders' Personal Planner Sold for $30,000 at Auction Fine Books Magazine

Auction opens for Claudia Sanders Dinner House, Colonel Sanders memorabilia - WLKY

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Auction opens for Claudia Sanders Dinner House, Colonel Sanders memorabilia WLKY

Throwback Thursday: Personal Colonel Harland Sanders collection and historic landmark to be offered in July 28 auction - WNKY

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Throwback Thursday: Personal Colonel Harland Sanders collection and historic landmark to be offered in July 28 auction WNKY

KFC founder's personal belongings fetch thousands at Kentucky auction - Fox News

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

KFC founder's personal belongings fetch thousands at Kentucky auction Fox News

Thomas Massie holds rallies before primary election. See who attended - The Courier-Journal

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Thomas Massie holds rallies before primary election. See who attended The Courier-Journal

KFC founder Colonel Sanders' items up for auction in Kentucky - The Courier-Journal

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

KFC founder Colonel Sanders' items up for auction in Kentucky The Courier-Journal

New candidate files as a write-in for Boone County Judge Executive - WVXU

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

New candidate files as a write-in for Boone County Judge Executive WVXU

Colonel Sanders’ ‘Secret’ KFC Recipe Planner Fetches $30K - Complex

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Sanders’ ‘Secret’ KFC Recipe Planner Fetches $30K Complex

Colonel Sanders Collection Auction Tops $300,000 - The Advocate-Messenger

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Sanders Collection Auction Tops $300,000 The Advocate-Messenger

We got a sneak peek of the Claudia Sanders KFC auction. Here's what we saw - The Courier-Journal

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We got a sneak peek of the Claudia Sanders KFC auction. Here's what we saw The Courier-Journal

Colonel Sanders' Bow Tie Is Being Auctioned Off And Everything You Thought You Knew About It Was A Lie - BroBible

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Sanders' Bow Tie Is Being Auctioned Off And Everything You Thought You Knew About It Was A Lie BroBible

EKU unveils new, modernized Colonel logo - Eastern Progress

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

EKU unveils new, modernized Colonel logo Eastern Progress

See top-selling items from KFC, Col. Sanders memorabilia auction - The Courier-Journal

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

See top-selling items from KFC, Col. Sanders memorabilia auction The Courier-Journal

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

Iconic face of KFC: Colonel Sanders’ home and personal items up for auction - The American Bazaar

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Iconic face of KFC: Colonel Sanders’ home and personal items up for auction The American Bazaar

Jackson County native singer-songwriter and producer receives Kentucky Colonel honor - mainstreetnews.com

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Jackson County native singer-songwriter and producer receives Kentucky Colonel honor mainstreetnews.com

#UDSB In Richmond For Eastern Kentucky Colonel Classic - University of Dayton Athletics

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

#UDSB In Richmond For Eastern Kentucky Colonel Classic University of Dayton Athletics

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

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

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

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:44:24 GMT

Rob Halford é homenageado com título de coronel do Kentucky Wikimetal

FOX19′s Ethan Emery honored as Kentucky Colonel - FOX19 | Cincinnati

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

FOX19′s Ethan Emery honored as Kentucky Colonel FOX19 | Cincinnati

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

Creator of Freedom Flag commissioned as Kentucky Colonel - Kentucky New Era

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Creator of Freedom Flag commissioned as Kentucky Colonel Kentucky New Era

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

65 Celebrities You May Not Know Were or Are Kentucky Colonels - WBKR 92.5

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT

65 Celebrities You May Not Know Were or Are Kentucky Colonels WBKR 92.5

Mike Tussey: There are sergeants, lieutenants and captains and then there are KENTUCKY COLONELS - Northern Kentucky Tribune

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Mike Tussey: There are sergeants, lieutenants and captains and then there are KENTUCKY COLONELS Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

How to become a Kentucky Colonel - 6AM City

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

How to become a Kentucky Colonel 6AM City

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

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

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

Local 6 weather team named Kentucky colonels for life-saving coverage of Dec. 10 storms - WPSD Local 6

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Local 6 weather team named Kentucky colonels for life-saving coverage of Dec. 10 storms WPSD Local 6

Care Net Pregnancy Services of NKY receives Kentucky Colonels grant to provide infant car seats - Northern Kentucky Tribune

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Care Net Pregnancy Services of NKY receives Kentucky Colonels grant to provide infant car seats Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

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

Governor Andy Beshear Makes Dolly Parton an Official Kentucky Colonel - WBKR 92.5

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Governor Andy Beshear Makes Dolly Parton an Official Kentucky Colonel WBKR 92.5

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

Longtime local entertainer, Mark Wood, commissioned as Kentucky Colonel - The Telegram News

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Longtime local entertainer, Mark Wood, commissioned as Kentucky Colonel The Telegram News

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

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award - Observer-Reporter

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award Observer-Reporter

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

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

Chaudoin Named Kentucky Colonel At Eagle Ambassador Breakfast - WKDZ

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Chaudoin Named Kentucky Colonel At Eagle Ambassador Breakfast WKDZ

Kentucky Colonel Gregory Isaac Tambone Funds Life-Saving Education and Medical Outreach in Rural Honduras - PRWeb

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonel Gregory Isaac Tambone Funds Life-Saving Education and Medical Outreach in Rural Honduras PRWeb

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

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

Gov. Bevin Launches Portal for 'Kentucky Colonel' Application - WKMS

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Gov. Bevin Launches Portal for 'Kentucky Colonel' Application WKMS

Alpine Distilling founder recognized as Kentucky Colonel, high title of honor - TownLift, Park City News

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Alpine Distilling founder recognized as Kentucky Colonel, high title of honor TownLift, Park City News

Trinity Metals supports tornado relief in Kentucky - Recycling Today

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Trinity Metals supports tornado relief in Kentucky Recycling Today

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

Newell honored as Kentucky Colonel - Winchester Sun

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Newell honored as Kentucky Colonel Winchester Sun

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

Colonel in the house! - Dallas Voice

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Colonel in the house! Dallas Voice

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

#ChipInEKU - Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

#ChipInEKU Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Voges receives KY Colonel honor - The Messenger

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Voges receives KY Colonel honor The Messenger

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

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

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

Kentucky Colonels form Southeastern Ohio Chapter - The Telegram News

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonels form Southeastern Ohio Chapter The Telegram News

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

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

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

Kentucky Colonels are real and they have nothing to do with chicken - We Are The Mighty

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonels are real and they have nothing to do with chicken We Are The Mighty

Historic Claudia Sanders Dinner House up for sale - LEX 18 News

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Historic Claudia Sanders Dinner House up for sale LEX 18 News

Kentucky Colonel McRill - Sidney Daily News

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonel McRill Sidney Daily News

LA500 2025: William Ahmanson - Los Angeles Business Journal

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

LA500 2025: William Ahmanson Los Angeles Business Journal

Ex-Clarendon Hills Fire Captain Gets Kentucky Honor | Hinsdale - Patch

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Ex-Clarendon Hills Fire Captain Gets Kentucky Honor | Hinsdale Patch

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

Col. Harland Sanders historic photos - The Courier-Journal

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Col. Harland Sanders historic photos The Courier-Journal

Gov. Beshear asks President Biden to posthumously promote Buffalo Soldier, Kentuckian Col. Charles Young - WHAS11

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Gov. Beshear asks President Biden to posthumously promote Buffalo Soldier, Kentuckian Col. Charles Young WHAS11

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

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