Neighbors

“It’s awesome, just unbelievable. I’ve got shivers just thinking about it.”

These are the words of Sally Shipley, a teacher at Clear Creek Elementary School, describing a newly discovered joy for what this Memorial Day weekend will mean for her and her family.

On Thursday, Shipley met Army officials at the Louisville International Airport to accept a flag-draped coffin carrying the remains of her uncle, who had been killed in action.

That’s sad, but hardly unbelievable, right?

There was something for everyone at the Bagdad Days festival Friday and Saturday.

Like a racehorse nearing the home stretch, the popularity of Kentucky Derby hats has gained a lot of momentum in Shelbyville this year, especially among retirement home residents.

For the second year in row, female residents at two Shelbyville nursing homes have made their own hats and wore them to parties held Saturday at their facilities.

Vicki Tomlinson always knew she'd be around horses.

"From the time I got my first horse at eight-years-old, I knew I'd always be around them," she said.

What she didn't know is that she eventually would be taking care of their owners in the Horseman's Service Center at Churchill Downs.

For the seventh year in a row, Tomlinson, a Shelby County resident, is serving as the concierge for owners and trainers when they descend on Louisville each spring and fall.