Kentucky Colonels in the News

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 19:00:00 GMT

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

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

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 19:01:00 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

Billikens Split at Eastern Kentucky Tournament - slubillikens.com

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Billikens Split at Eastern Kentucky Tournament slubillikens.com

Tradition continues at look-alike contest for one famous Kentucky Colonel - LEX18

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Tradition continues at look-alike contest for one famous Kentucky Colonel LEX18

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

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

Kentucky Colonels award grants throughout Commonwealth - FOX 56 News

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonels award grants throughout Commonwealth FOX 56 News

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

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

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

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 19:00:00 GMT

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

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

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award - Observer-Reporter

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award Observer-Reporter

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

Billikens Tumble Twice at Eastern Kentucky Tournament - Saint Louis University - slubillikens.com

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Billikens Tumble Twice at Eastern Kentucky Tournament - Saint Louis University slubillikens.com

Patel lauded with Kentucky Colonel recognition | Cadiz Record - Kentucky New Era

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Patel lauded with Kentucky Colonel recognition | Cadiz Record Kentucky New Era

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 19:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

LA500 2025: William Ahmanson - Los Angeles Business Journal

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

LA500 2025: William Ahmanson Los Angeles Business 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

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

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT

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

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

#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

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

News - Kentucky Colonel promoted to General - DVIDS

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

News - Kentucky Colonel promoted to General DVIDS

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

Thanks for Making Me a Kentucky Colonel. What Do I Do Now? - WSJ

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Thanks for Making Me a Kentucky Colonel. What Do I Do Now? WSJ

Bevin suspends awarding of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonel commissions to 'review criteria' - Northern Kentucky Tribune

Fri, 27 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Bevin suspends awarding of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonel commissions to 'review criteria' Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

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

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

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

3 of WBKO's own awarded Kentucky Colonel - WBKO

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

3 of WBKO's own awarded Kentucky Colonel WBKO

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

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

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

Fort Knox military spouse earns accolades for selfless service to community - army.mil

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Fort Knox military spouse earns accolades for selfless service to community army.mil

ROB HALFORD HONORED WITH THE TITLE "KENTUCKY COLONEL" - Eddie Trunk

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

ROB HALFORD HONORED WITH THE TITLE "KENTUCKY COLONEL" Eddie Trunk

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

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

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

Bevin reviewing requirements for 'Kentucky Colonel' title - WKYT

Fri, 27 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Bevin reviewing requirements for 'Kentucky Colonel' title WKYT

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

Mingione Named Kentucky Colonel - UK Athletics

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Mingione Named Kentucky Colonel UK Athletics

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

#ChipInEKU - Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

#ChipInEKU Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Bar Belle: Kentucky Colonel I am - LEO Weekly | Louisville Eccentric Observer

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Bar Belle: Kentucky Colonel I am LEO Weekly | Louisville Eccentric Observer

You Can’t Be Knighted in the U.S., But You Can Be Named a Sagamore of the Wabash - Atlas Obscura

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT

You Can’t Be Knighted in the U.S., But You Can Be Named a Sagamore of the Wabash Atlas Obscura

How 1,000+ failures led to this fried chicken legend's success - nav.com

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

How 1,000+ failures led to this fried chicken legend's success nav.com

Moran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel - Coin World

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Moran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel Coin World

Judas Priest's Rob Halford Is Now A Kentucky Colonel - iHeart

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Judas Priest's Rob Halford Is Now A Kentucky Colonel iHeart

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

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

Bevin reviewing requirements for 'Kentucky Colonel' title - WHAS11

Fri, 27 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Bevin reviewing requirements for 'Kentucky Colonel' title WHAS11

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

Paducah man honored with Kentucky Colonel Award - WPSD Local 6

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Paducah man honored with Kentucky Colonel Award WPSD Local 6

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

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

The Famous Fast Food Chain That Got Its Start In A Gas Station - Tasting Table

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

The Famous Fast Food Chain That Got Its Start In A Gas Station Tasting Table

This Kentucky Colonel Is Here to Save Your Cooking - Thrillist

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

This Kentucky Colonel Is Here to Save Your Cooking Thrillist

Newell honored as Kentucky Colonel - Winchester Sun

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Newell honored as Kentucky Colonel Winchester Sun

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

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

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

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Governor Andy Beshear Makes Dolly Parton an Official Kentucky Colonel WBKR

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

Bevin makes Pence a Kentucky Colonel - The Courier-Journal

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Bevin makes Pence a Kentucky Colonel The Courier-Journal

Kentucky Colonel McRill - Sidney Daily News

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonel McRill Sidney Daily News

Gov. Bevin commissions Marilyn Loy Turner a Kentucky Colonel - Columbia Magazine

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Gov. Bevin commissions Marilyn Loy Turner a Kentucky Colonel Columbia Magazine

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford Recognized As A Kentucky Colonel - Metal Injection

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford Recognized As A Kentucky Colonel Metal Injection

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

Minnick appointed to Kentucky Colonels Board of Trustees - Lane Report

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Minnick appointed to Kentucky Colonels Board of Trustees Lane Report

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

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

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

Who should join Elvis and Ali as Ky Colonels? - The Courier-Journal

Sat, 28 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Who should join Elvis and Ali as Ky Colonels? The Courier-Journal

Jeff Brown is a Kentucky Colonel - Bluegrass Today

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brown is a Kentucky Colonel Bluegrass Today

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

William Nunn Lipscomb Jr. - Harvard Gazette

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT

William Nunn Lipscomb Jr. Harvard Gazette

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

Softball Versus Indiana State Cancelled Due To Impending Storms In Central Kentucky - University of Dayton Athletics

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Softball Versus Indiana State Cancelled Due To Impending Storms In Central Kentucky University of Dayton Athletics

How Waldo the dog became Colonel Waldo - The Courier-Journal

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT

How Waldo the dog became Colonel Waldo The Courier-Journal

Archived: TOP STORY: HSI special agent, LMP detective sergeant commissioned as 'Kentucky Colonels' - ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Archived: TOP STORY: HSI special agent, LMP detective sergeant commissioned as 'Kentucky Colonels' ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)

Queen of Country Music Dolly Parton Gets a New Title as Kentucky Colonel - whopam.com

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Queen of Country Music Dolly Parton Gets a New Title as Kentucky Colonel whopam.com

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

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

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

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

Historic Claudia Sanders Dinner House up for sale - LEX18

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Historic Claudia Sanders Dinner House up for sale LEX18

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

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

Colonel Knowledge: J.D. Wilkes and the Dirt Daubers Try to Put the Edge Back in Roots Music - Cleveland Scene

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Knowledge: J.D. Wilkes and the Dirt Daubers Try to Put the Edge Back in Roots Music Cleveland Scene

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