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Pieratt's
It’s strange how a life can change in a blink of an eye. H.F. Pieratt was a typical high school student Read more »
"housewarmings"
Since 2004, Ajay Gupta and the fine team at “housewarmings” and Everburn Manufacturing have been perfecting their dual concept storefront. Read more »
Central Kentucky Radio Eye
TopsinLex.com had the opportunity to visit with Central Kentucky Radio Eye (CKRE) to understand how this service works for the community. Read more »
Jim Newberry
With the Lexington Mayors race getting down to the wire, Tops sat down with Jim Newberry to talk about the person behind the politics. Read more »
Kerri Mitchell
In June 2005, Kerri Mitchell was crowned Miss Kentucky. On January 21, 2006, she represented the Commonwealth in the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas. Tops sat down with Kerri to talk about the person behind the crown. Read more »
Amber Philpott by Kathie Stamps
Sam Dick and Amber Philpott co-anchor the evening news at 5:00, 6:00 and 11:00 on WKYT-TV, the CBS affiliate in Lexington. Tops takes you behind the scenes to learn about the people in front of the teleprompter. Meet Amber Philpott. Read more »
Dale O'Brian by Kathie Stamps
Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Dale O'Brian and the Breakfast Club entertain Central Kentuckians on MIX 94.5. Tops has the scoop on the morning mix, including the other half, Breakfast Club partner Dale O'Brian. Read more »
Lori Henry by Kathie Stamps
Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Dale O'Brian and the Breakfast Club entertain Central Kentuckians on MIX 94.5. Tops has the scoop on the morning mix, including Breakfast Club partner Lori Henry. Read more »
Chris Bailey
As a youngster growing up in Salyersville, Ky., Chris Bailey fantasized more about sports than weather. Still, at an early age it was obvious that he was more likely to become the next Brian Collins than the next Cawood Ledford. And although sports are still his favorite pastime, Bailey can be seen on WKYT-TV delivering weather forecasts - not sports news - to the people of Central Kentucky.
Bailey recently spoke to Tops In Lexington about his path to becoming a local media celebrity. Read more »
Eddie Montgomery
They have performed for well over a million fans, opening on Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" tours in 2002 and 2003, and the Brooks & Dunn "Neon Circus & Wild West Show" in 2001. They were named the CMA's Duo of the Year in 2000, and received that year's American Music Award for Favorite New Artist--Country, the Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Group or Duo, and the 2000 and 2001 Radio & Records Readers' Poll award for Top Country Duo.
Just recently back from a trip to the CMA awards in New York and fresh off a Greatest Hits release, TopsinLex.com snagged an interview with Central Kentucky's own Eddie Montgomery. Read more »
Scott Wilson by Kathie Stamps
Weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Dusty Dan, Deidre & Scott get your day off to a fun start on country music radio station 98.1 The Bull.
Collectively they're known as the Mooo Crew. Tops now takes you behind the scenes to learn about the individuals behind the microphones. This week, meet Scott Wilson. Read more »
Dan Baldridge by Kathie Stamps
Weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Dusty Dan, Deidre & Scott get your day off to a fun start on country music radio station 98.1 The Bull.
Collectively they're known as the Mooo Crew. Tops now takes you behind the scenes to learn about the individuals behind the microphones. This week, meet Dan Baldridge, aka Dusty Dan. Read more »
Tim Leshney by Keith Yarber
Watching the Iraq war being played out on TV takes on special meaning when someone you know is there in the middle of the action.
I have known Tim Leshney and his family for several years.
Fortunately, for most of us, having a young son or daughter see active duty in a war is something we will never have to deal with. For many with loved ones serving our country, there is a constant feeling of patriotic pride and gut wrenching fear. Read more »
Matt Scannell by Nina Clarke
If you listen to Top 40 radio, Adult Contemporary, or even Country radio, you have heard the song "Everything You Want" by Vertical Horizon, the title track from their 1999 album. Their latest offering is "Go." Lead singer Matt Scannell took some time from his holiday vacation in Lexington to chat with Tops. Read more »
Teresa Isaac by Karyn Czar
Lexington Mayor Teresa Isaac got her first glimpse at the office at the age of five when her father was elected Mayor in Harlan County.
"I wanted to be a lot of things while I was growing up but I think having my Dad in politics sparked my interest. I learned at a very early age how government can help and hurt people. I always wanted to help" Read more »
Karen Brooks by Karyn Czar
"Behind every strong man there is an even stronger woman"
Kentucky's football season has come to a close and the focus is already shifting to next season. Will the team improve? Can we recover from all those injuries? Will recruiting go well? As the questions go on and on, those closest to Head Coach Rich Brooks say he's strong and focused and have no doubts the patience he keeps talking about will pay off. No one knows this better than the person who has been by his side since he coached her in college. No you didn't read that wrong...HER.
It seems fitting that Karen and Rich Brooks became smitten on the football field, but this isn't your typical head cheerleader meets quarterback kind of romance. Read more »
Valerie Still by Rena Vicini
She is one of the greatest college basketball players ever and one of the top all-time pros in two different countries. She has called basketball games for Italian television. She has hosted her own TV show. She's an accomplished pianist and singer, and has recorded an album and a number of singles. She is CEO and co-owner of an aviation tour business with her husband, Rob Lock. She established and runs a not-for-profit foundation to help young girls. She's an outspoken advocate of social reform. She is a coach, youth director, art collector, actress, international print model and a mom. Read more »
Ashley Judd by Rena Vicini
Actress/Cover Girl/Activist/Wildcats Fan Ashley Judd attended Sayre High School and the University of Kentucky. When she is not traveling the world making movies and serving as Global Ambassador for YouthAIDS, she splits most of her time between homes in Franklin, Tenn. and husband Dario Franchitti's native Scotland. She took time from her busy schedule to sit down for an exclusive Q & A with TopsInLex. Read more »
Tim Leshney
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