Marresa Burke

1 week ago | wave3.com | Marresa Burke

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Many people celebrate Juneteenth by hosting events, supporting black businesses, and engaging in community service. But the day after Juneteenth is special for Greek organizations looking to help those who need it most. “We are giving food away on the day we call Agape Day, Dr. Vanessa McPhail, Office of Equity Executive Director said. “Agape is a form of love, and the highest form of love is charity.”Agape Day is just one of the many events celebrating Juneteenth.

1 week ago | wave3.com | Marresa Burke

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The city of Louisville, Goodwill Kentucky, TARC, and tenants of the NIA Center have been talking about what’s next for the building. Goodwill Kentucky wants to redevelop it and build affordable housing units, which means businesses and the services many in West Louisville rely on would have to move. “This fight is about more than this deal,” said Danette Matthews from the West End Community Action Network.

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Marresa Burke

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Thursday marked a milestone for women who have served the country. Seven decades ago, women were granted the right to serve in the U.S. Armed Services for the first time. In Bullitt County, near South Buckner Street, it’s hard to ignore the flags and signs honoring veterans. In honor of Women Veterans Day on June 12, the community took it a step further. Each banner lining Buckner Street represents a different journey that many women have overcome.

3 weeks ago | 14news.com | Marresa Burke

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Reports say cancer kills more than 600,000 people per year in the United States. Many times, patients run out of options and are faced with the inevitable. Doctors at the University of Louisville’s Brown Cancer Center have found that a new cancer treatment is showing promising results. “I have been living with Stage IV lung cancer for 6 years,” Margie Baylis said. Baylis’s diagnosis has not slowed her down.

3 weeks ago | wave3.com | Marresa Burke

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Reports say cancer kills more than 600,000 people per year in the United States. Many times, patients run out of options and are faced with the inevitable. Doctors at the University of Louisville’s Brown Cancer Center have found that a new cancer treatment is showing promising results. “I have been living with Stage IV lung cancer for 6 years,” Margie Baylis said. Baylis’s diagnosis has not slowed her down.