Kentucky Colonels in the News

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

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

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Blaine Hagins explains the charitable work of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels NKyTribune

Highway safety pro named Kentucky Colonel for quick, life-saving action - Kentucky Today

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:40:47 GMT

Highway safety pro named Kentucky Colonel for quick, life-saving action Kentucky Today

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

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

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

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

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

Colonel - The Paducah Sun

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:45:00 GMT

Colonel The Paducah Sun

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

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

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

EKU unveils new, modernized Colonel logo - Eastern Progress

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:43:00 GMT

EKU unveils new, modernized Colonel logo Eastern Progress

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

Billikens Split at Eastern Kentucky Tournament - slubillikens.com

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Billikens Split at Eastern Kentucky Tournament slubillikens.com

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

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 07:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kentucky Colonels give to Johnson County Senior Citizens - The Paintsville Herald

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonels give to Johnson County Senior Citizens The Paintsville Herald

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

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

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

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

New candidate files as a write-in for Boone County Judge Executive - 91.7 WVXU

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

New candidate files as a write-in for Boone County Judge Executive 91.7 WVXU

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

Our Kentucky Colonel masters deflection, the War & AUKUS sub outcomes - magical thinking meets US & UK partner realities - Strategic Analysis Australia

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Our Kentucky Colonel masters deflection, the War & AUKUS sub outcomes - magical thinking meets US & UK partner realities Strategic Analysis Australia

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

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

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

Colonel Sanders Collection Auction Tops $300,000 - The Interior Journal

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colonel Sanders Collection Auction Tops $300,000 The Interior 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

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

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

Photo confirms Richard Marles’ absurd title - AFR

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Photo confirms Richard Marles’ absurd title AFR

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

KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ signature bow tie and personal planner sell at auction - CTV News

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ signature bow tie and personal planner sell at auction CTV News

#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

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

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

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

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

Mike Tussey: There are sergeants, lieutenants and captains and then there are KENTUCKY COLONELS - NKyTribune

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Mike Tussey: There are sergeants, lieutenants and captains and then there are KENTUCKY COLONELS NKyTribune

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

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

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

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

Father-daughter recognized as Kentucky Colonels - Orange Observer News

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Father-daughter recognized as Kentucky Colonels Orange Observer News

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

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

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Newell honored as Kentucky Colonel - Winchester Sun

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Newell honored as Kentucky Colonel Winchester Sun

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

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

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

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

Colonel in the house! - Dallas Voice

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Colonel in the house! Dallas Voice

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

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

Kentucky by Heart: ‘Good Works’ of the Kentucky Colonels remains a tradition state can be proud of - NKyTribune

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 NKyTribune

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

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

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

Carly Pearce Receives Hometown Honor, Named 'Kentucky Colonel' - iHeart

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Carly Pearce Receives Hometown Honor, Named 'Kentucky Colonel' iHeart

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

#ChipInEKU - Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

#ChipInEKU Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

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

LA500 2025: William Ahmanson - Los Angeles Business Journal

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

LA500 2025: William Ahmanson Los Angeles Business Journal

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

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

Kentucky Colonel McRill - Sidney Daily News

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Colonel McRill Sidney Daily News