Shaquille Lord

Nov 1, 2024 | wlky.com | Shaquille Lord

Souls to the Polls is a nationwide initiative, and in Louisville, nonprofits and congregations are joining in to get the masses out to the voting booths. "We want to make sure that we get people turned out to vote because turnout is ultimately everything," said Lyndon Pryor, the president & CEO of the Louisville Urban League. In an effort to get as many voters out to the poll this election, the League is taking part in souls to the polls.

Oct 7, 2024 | wlky.com | Shaquille Lord

Harbor House of Louisville, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, is celebrating a significant milestone this October: one year since the completion of the Intergenerational Life Center, a groundbreaking $18 million project. Maria Smith, the CEO of Harbor House, reflects on the journey. "It still feels surreal walking through these halls. There's been joy, anxiousness, excitement — you name it," she says.

Oct 4, 2024 | wlky.com | Shaquille Lord |honestly. All |” Byrd recounted

Just days before Christmas 2024, a high-end retail store in the Shelby Park neighborhood suffered nearly $100,000 in stolen items and damages due to a break-in. All summer long, Daniel Toste and Jimmy Byrd, the co-owners of the newest small business in Fern Creek, "Dimoda," have been hard at work getting ready for opening day. “Really glad to be back in the community. It feels so good to be back in a normal schedule, almost,” said Byrd, reflecting on their journey.

May 8, 2024 | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell |Shaquille Lord

People in one Sellersburg, Indiana, neighborhood were picking up Wednesday morning after Tuesday night’s strong band of storms.Check the latest on more severe storms expected tonight.WLKY was on Lumberfield Lane, which is in the area between Sellersburg and Memphis, where a confirmed EF-0 tornado struck.You can watch a video of the tornado in the player below.In the Perry Crossing subdivision, one house had its roof ripped off while several others were damaged.As soon as the storms passed,...

Mar 1, 2024 | wlky.com | Shaquille Lord

Waggener High School students are crafting their musical skills with the help of some of music's most talented artists. On Friday, students were rehearsing a new piece with the Louisville Orchestra, one which they'll perform for their spring concert series. "Working with the Louisville Orchestra is incredible; it's crazy to meet some people you've looked up to for so long and actually get to play with them and talk to them," said Junior Sophie Popham.