Andrea Walker

Lexington

Anchor and Reporter at WKYT-TV (Lexington, KY)

Anchor and Reporter at WDKY-TV (Lexington, KY)

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Quilts of Valor: Honoring Kentucky veterans with handmade tributes

3 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Andrea Walker

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — In communities across Kentucky, a dedicated group of volunteers is working tirelessly to honor veterans through the Quilts of Valor Foundation. These handcrafted quilts serve as tangible expressions of gratitude, wrapping service members in comfort and appreciation for their sacrifices. Each quilt is meticulously crafted, often taking between 30 and 50 hours to complete.
Quilts of Valor: Honoring Kentucky veterans with handmade tributes

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Walker

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — In communities across Kentucky, a dedicated group of volunteers is working tirelessly to honor veterans through the Quilts of Valor Foundation. These handcrafted quilts serve as tangible expressions of gratitude, wrapping service members in comfort and appreciation for their sacrifices. Each quilt is meticulously crafted, often taking between 30 and 50 hours to complete.
Honoring the forgotten fillies: Derby mint juleps support retired mares at Our Mims Haven

1 month ago | fox56news.com | Andrea Walker

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — As the spotlight turns to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, one Bourbon County farm is quietly stealing hearts, not with race-day roses, but with a mission of love, rescue, and redemption. Our Mims Retirement Haven, tucked away in Paris, Kentucky, is a sanctuary for broodmares — the unsung heroes of horse racing. These mares raced, foaled, and raised the champions that go on to make headlines. But after their breeding careers end, many are overlooked.
Healing hidden wounds: Kentucky veterans find hope in hyperbaric oxygen therapy

1 month ago | fox56news.com | Andrea Walker

KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — For thousands of veterans, the wounds of war aren’t always visible. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can linger for years, long after the uniform comes off. But a specialized treatment is helping veterans heal, starting with the brain. It’s called hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Inside a pressurized chamber, patients breathe in 100% oxygen.
Healing hidden wounds: Kentucky veterans find hope in hyperbaric oxygen therapy

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Walker

KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — For thousands of veterans, the wounds of war aren’t always visible. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can linger for years, long after the uniform comes off. But a specialized treatment is helping veterans heal, starting with the brain. AdvertisementAdvertisementIt’s called hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Inside a pressurized chamber, patients breathe in 100% oxygen.
From the Battlefield to the Bourbon Trail: Horse Soldier Bourbon’s big move to Kentucky

2 months ago | fox56news.com | Andrea Walker

SOMERSET, Ky. (FOX 56) — A world-class bourbon distillery is taking shape in the heart of Kentucky. Horse Soldier Bourbon, a veteran-owned company currently based in Florida, is moving to Somerset, where it will build its forever home—infusing history, heroism, and economic opportunity into the community. The company’s origins are as unique as its name. After 9/11, founder Scott Neil and his fellow Green Berets were among the first U.S. soldiers deployed to Afghanistan.
From the Battlefield to the Bourbon Trail: Horse Soldier Bourbon’s big move to Kentucky

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Walker

SOMERSET, Ky. (FOX 56) — A world-class bourbon distillery is taking shape in the heart of Kentucky. Horse Soldier Bourbon, a veteran-owned company currently based in Florida, is moving to Somerset, where it will build its forever home—infusing history, heroism, and economic opportunity into the community. The company’s origins are as unique as its name. After 9/11, founder Scott Neil and his fellow Green Berets were among the first U.S. soldiers deployed to Afghanistan.
A case against that promotion

Mar 1, 2025 | messenger-inquirer.com | Andrea Walker

When I entered the workforce — too many years ago to mention — the only way to make more money, gain respect, and finally snag that corner office was to “climb the corporate ladder.” Many industries still operate with this mindset, not just in corporate America. However, in recent years, there’s been a subtle shift.
Central Kentucky dog trainer changes veterans’ life

Feb 10, 2025 | fox56news.com | Andrea Walker

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — For many veterans, life after service brings challenges most of us can’t begin to imagine. But for some, a four-legged companion isn’t just a pet—it’s a lifeline. FOX 56 met a man who discovered his second chance through training dogs—including service dogs for veterans—providing support, purpose, and healing. The owner of Dog Training Elite of Central Kentucky, Tom Smatlak, never planned to change lives—just to train dogs.
Religious Doubts and the Problem with Religious Pressures for Christian Students

Sep 25, 2023 | mdpi.com | Andrea Walker |Ricky Munoz

13. DiscussionThe results partially confirm the study’s hypothesis, that the interaction of religious doubts and religious pressures will result in lower levels of religious development. The interaction of RD with RP was found to be significant for spiritual/religious self-mastery but not for relatedness. The interaction was consistent regardless of institution or sex, though being male and from the Christian institution predicted more self-mastery.