Jessica's Louisville Blog

Last week, I received the same email several times describing a new form of robbery that was occurring on the interstates in Louisville. My first thought was that it was just another email forward scam, but, just in case it was legitimate, I contacted the LMPD. An official from LMPD notified me that they are "currently investigating the validity of this incident." They did acknowledge that one incident was reported three hours after it took place. That incident is detailed in the email forward: Read more...

This year, the Louisville Slugger company has released pink Louisville Sluggers to the public for purchase. When you buy one of these bats, Louisville Slugger donates $10 to a breast cancer charity. The bats can be personalized -- you can have your mother's name appear on the bat, or you could put the name of a family member or friend who's dealt with the pain of breast cancer. The bats are $77 and can be purchased through the Louisville Slugger gift shop or website.

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You probably enrolled as a member of AAA because you wanted the benefits of their roadside assistance program. But, did you know that you can get discounts on movie and theme park tickets with your AAA membership as well? With your AAA membership card, you can get the following discounts at local theaters and attractions:

• Save up to $2.50 on each adult movie ticket at the Great Escape Theaters in Clarksville and New Albany.
• Save up to $5.00 on an admission ticket for Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana.
• Save up to $20.00 on an admission ticket for Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.

AAA Members also receive discounts through a number of retail shops and dining and entertainment venues in the Louisville area just by showing their AAA card. Get to know where you get member discounts by visiting the savings page of the AAA website.

This Saturday, May 10th, your mail carrier will not only deliver your mail, he/she will also be picking up canned goods for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. To contribute, simply leave a bag of non-perishable food items near your mailbox before your normal mail delivery time. All collected food will be delivered to local food banks. For more information, visit the Help Stamp Out Hunger website.

It's a great time to be a voter in Indiana. For the first time since I've been of voting age, the presidential primaries in Indiana will actually make a difference. Experts are saying that a win in Indiana will allow Clinton to stay in the race, but a lose will force her to seriously consider dropping out. Whether you are a fan of Obama or Clinton, you're definitely going to want to get out and vote tomorrow.

Not sure where you're supposed to vote? Find out through the Indiana Statewide Voter Registration System.


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If you're looking for the perfect Barnstable Brown Gala after party, you may want to consider looking into the VIP party at Felt down on Fourth Street Live. The party begins at midnight. It will be hosted by Nick and Drew Lachey and feature music by DJ AM. If you're interested in attending, contact Felt at (502) 560-1400.


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If you've always dreamed of teaming up with the Derby City Roller Girls, this just might be your year. The Derby City Roller Girls are recruiting new members for their team on Sunday, May 18th, 2008, at Tyler Park in the Highlands. While you don't have to be a skating professional to join, you do need to be at least 21 years old and have valid health insurance. For more information, visit the Derby City Roller Girls official website.

The Great Steamboat Race is tomorrow, April 30th. Boarding is from 3:45 to 4:40, with the boats departing at 4:45 and the race starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Clark Memorial Bridge. This year's Great Steamboat Race is both exciting and bittersweet – it may be the last year that the Belle of Louisville races the Delta Queen (Why?). Head down to the river, say your goodbyes, and give an extra loud cheer for the Queen this year, even if you're rooting for the Belle on the inside.

The Great Balloon Glow is tonight starting at 9 p.m. at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. Admission is free with a 2008 Pegasus Pin. If you haven't bought a pin yet or if you're coming in from out of town, you can pick up a Pegasus Pin at any Kroger in the Louisville area. You will also need to have $5 for the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center parking fee.


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I've been doing a lot of research lately on the price of gasoline, and, in my research, I came across a couple of websites that are invaluable if you're trying to figure out what gas station around your house/work/school has the best gas prices. I've never been the type of person who drives across town to save five cents, but I might just drive a couple of blocks if I know ahead of time that gas is cheaper just down the road.

The two websites I've discovered – Kentucky Gas Prices and Indiana Gas prices – keep a running list of the cheapest, and highest for that matter, gas prices at stations in Kentucky and Indiana. However, the best feature, in my opinion, is that they have people report gas prices at stations that they pass while they're out driving, so you can look up reported gas prices at stations on your route home or to work. I've been using it and saving money on gas all week.