Kentucky Colonels in the News

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

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:27:03 GMT

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

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

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:00 GMT

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

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

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:34:33 GMT

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

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 13:00:00 GMT

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

Colonel Sanders’ personal treasures draw big bids - Spectrum News

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Sanders’ personal treasures draw big bids Spectrum News

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

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

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:09:20 GMT

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

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

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

The Kentucky Colonel Who Drives Australian Foreign Policy - The Diplomat – Asia

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Kentucky Colonel Who Drives Australian Foreign Policy The Diplomat – Asia

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

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

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

Colonel Sanders historic collection auction generates nearly $300,000 in sales - pmg-ky1.com

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:03:00 GMT

Colonel Sanders historic collection auction generates nearly $300,000 in sales pmg-ky1.com

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

Henry Casey Camp 92 launches ‘America 250’ celebration with Kentucky Colonel honors - Wilmington News Journal

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Henry Casey Camp 92 launches ‘America 250’ celebration with Kentucky Colonel honors Wilmington News Journal

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

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

KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ home, memorabilia set for auction in Kentucky - WLWT

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ home, memorabilia set for auction in Kentucky WLWT

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

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

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

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

Historic Claudia Sanders Dinner House, Colonel Sanders memorabilia headed to auction - WDRB

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:40:33 GMT

Historic Claudia Sanders Dinner House, Colonel Sanders memorabilia headed to auction WDRB

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

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 Africa

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 makes ‘subtle’ change to Colonel Sanders logo — and some people won’t be able to miss it - KTLA

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

KFC makes ‘subtle’ change to Colonel Sanders logo — and some people won’t be able to miss it KTLA

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

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

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

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

Photo confirms Richard Marles’ absurd title - AFR

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Photo confirms Richard Marles’ absurd title AFR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former Gleaner, Courier & Press photojournalist honored as Kentucky Colonel - Courier & Press

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Former Gleaner, Courier & Press photojournalist honored as Kentucky Colonel Courier & Press

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

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

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford is Now a Kentucky Colonel - MetalSucks

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford is Now a Kentucky Colonel MetalSucks

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

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

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

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

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

Kentucky Colonels Organization moves to protect historic trademark - WAVE News

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonels Organization moves to protect historic trademark WAVE News

Moran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel - Coin World

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Moran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel Coin World

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

Newell honored as Kentucky Colonel - Winchester Sun

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Newell honored as Kentucky Colonel Winchester 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

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

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

Pete Wilson surprised by commission of Kentucky Colonel - The Telegram News

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Pete Wilson surprised by commission of Kentucky Colonel The Telegram News

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

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award - Observer-Reporter

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award Observer-Reporter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colonel in the house! - Dallas Voice

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Colonel in the house! Dallas Voice

The Honourable Order of Kentucky Colonel achieved by Farhan Wilayat Butt - pakistanchristianpost.com

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT

The Honourable Order of Kentucky Colonel achieved by Farhan Wilayat Butt pakistanchristianpost.com

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

The Commander becomes a Kentucky Colonel - The Telegram News

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT

The Commander becomes a Kentucky Colonel The Telegram 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

#ChipInEKU - Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

#ChipInEKU Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

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

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

Ethan the dog’s owner, KHS facility director Jeff Callaway honored as Ky. Colonel - WAVE News

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Ethan the dog’s owner, KHS facility director Jeff Callaway honored as Ky. Colonel WAVE News

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

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

Kentucky Colonel McRill - Sidney Daily News

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonel McRill Sidney Daily News

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

Ex-Clarendon Hills Fire Captain Gets Kentucky Honor - Patch

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Ex-Clarendon Hills Fire Captain Gets Kentucky Honor Patch

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

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

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

LA500 2025: William Ahmanson - Los Angeles Business Journal

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

LA500 2025: William Ahmanson Los Angeles Business Journal

Fundraising on behalf of the Colonel - Your Observer

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Fundraising on behalf of the Colonel Your Observer

Col. Harland Sanders historic photos - The Courier-Journal

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Col. Harland Sanders historic photos The Courier-Journal

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

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

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

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 officially sticking around for senior year - WLKY

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

UK basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe officially sticking around for senior year WLKY

Centre Athletics unveils new logos - Centre College

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Centre Athletics unveils new logos Centre College

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

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