Kentucky Colonels in the News

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

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

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

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

Brian Quinn shows off his Kentucky Colonel pin at Kentucky Derby 2026 - AOL.com

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Brian Quinn shows off his Kentucky Colonel pin at Kentucky Derby 2026 AOL.com

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

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

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

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

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

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 - army.mil

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Garrison Commander army.mil

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

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

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award - Observer-Reporter

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award Observer-Reporter

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

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

Tue, 03 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

1st TSC Soldiers and Civilian presented Kentucky Colonel [Image 4 of 7] - DVIDS

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

1st TSC Soldiers and Civilian presented Kentucky Colonel [Image 4 of 7] DVIDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Road To Eldora: 'The Kentucky Colonel' Steve Francis - FloRacing

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Road To Eldora: 'The Kentucky Colonel' Steve Francis FloRacing

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

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

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

The Honourable Order of Kentucky Colonel achieved by Farhan Wilayat Butt - Pakistan Christian Post

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT

The Honourable Order of Kentucky Colonel achieved by Farhan Wilayat Butt Pakistan Christian Post

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

#ChipInEKU - Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

#ChipInEKU Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

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

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

Moran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel - Coin World

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Moran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel Coin World

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

Dobyns-Bennett art teacher commissioned a Kentucky colonel - Kingsport Times News

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Dobyns-Bennett art teacher commissioned a Kentucky colonel Kingsport Times News

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

Meet Grant County's newest Kentucky Colonels - pmg-ky3.com

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Meet Grant County's newest Kentucky Colonels pmg-ky3.com

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

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 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

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

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

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

Bevin reviewing requirements for 'Kentucky Colonel' title - whas11.com

Fri, 27 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Bevin reviewing requirements for 'Kentucky Colonel' title whas11.com

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

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

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

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

A salute to the new colonel - Siesta Sand

Sat, 28 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

A salute to the new colonel Siesta Sand

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

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

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

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

Kentucky Colonel McRill - Sidney Daily News

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonel McRill Sidney Daily News

William Nunn Lipscomb Jr. - Harvard Gazette

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT

William Nunn Lipscomb Jr. Harvard Gazette

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

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

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

Jeff Brown is a Kentucky Colonel - Bluegrass Today

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brown is a Kentucky Colonel Bluegrass Today

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)

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

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

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

Northridge teacher chosen as Kentucky Colonel - Journal Review

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Northridge teacher chosen as Kentucky Colonel Journal Review

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

Meet Tom Burch, the longest-serving member in the Kentucky legislature - The Courier-Journal

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Meet Tom Burch, the longest-serving member in the Kentucky legislature The Courier-Journal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

45 years ago, Kentucky Colonels won 'a piece of treasure' as world's best basketball team - The Courier-Journal

Fri, 22 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT

45 years ago, Kentucky Colonels won 'a piece of treasure' as world's best basketball team The Courier-Journal

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

Centre Athletics unveils new logos - Centre College

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Centre Athletics unveils new logos Centre College

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

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

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

Fundraising on behalf of the Colonel - Your Observer

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Fundraising on behalf of the Colonel Your Observer

Kentucky Colonel: Gloria Austin - Ocala StarBanner

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonel: Gloria Austin Ocala StarBanner

Colonel Phillip Burnett sworn in as new Kentucky State Police commissioner - whas11.com

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Phillip Burnett sworn in as new Kentucky State Police commissioner whas11.com

Lance Miller Of Carlisle Events Honored With Kentucky Colonelship And Key To The City - Sports Car Market

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Lance Miller Of Carlisle Events Honored With Kentucky Colonelship And Key To The City Sports Car Market

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

Col. Harland Sanders historic photos - The Courier-Journal

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Col. Harland Sanders historic photos The Courier-Journal