The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)

The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)

The Courier Journal, often referred to as the Louisville Courier Journal or simply The C-J, was known as The Courier-Journal from November 8, 1868, until October 29, 2017. This daily newspaper is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and is owned by Gannett, which promotes it as a part of the USA Today Network. It holds the title of the most widely circulated newspaper in Kentucky. As noted in the 1999 Editor & Publisher International Yearbook, it ranks as the 48th largest daily newspaper in the country.

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  • 1 day ago | courier-journal.com | Olivia Evans

    Brown-Forman reported a 5% sales decline for its 2025 fiscal year, ending April 30, attributing it to a challenging macroeconomic environment. The company experienced declines in some developed markets but saw growth with brands like Jack Daniel's in emerging markets. Brown-Forman anticipates continued volatility in fiscal 2026 due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, particularly tariffs.

  • 1 day ago | courier-journal.com | Olivia Evans

    KFC's relocation from Louisville to Plano, Texas, will result in the loss of 91 jobs. Impacted employees have the option to relocate or face termination by the end of September. Yum Brands, KFC's parent company, will maintain its Louisville offices. The relocation cost Yum Brands approximately $7 million. A facility closure filing has revealed how many jobs Louisville will lose when KFC relocates its headquarters to Plano, Texas.

  • 1 day ago | courier-journal.com | Katie Wiseman |Saleen Martin |Anthony Robledo

    Katie Wiseman Saleen Martin Anthony RobledoUSA TODAY NETWORK17-year cicadas have already been spotted in some parts of Kentucky this year, and more are coming. This year, cicadas from Brood XIV will be seen – and heard – in 13 states, Gene Kritsky, founder of Cicada Safari told USA TODAY a group that crowdsources and reviews data on cicadas. Here's what we know about the cicadas and when they'll be in Kentucky. What are cicadas?

  • 1 day ago | courier-journal.com | Michael Clevenger

    Michael ClevengerPlants in bloom around Microphylla, the home owned by Gretchen & John Clark on Old Stone Lane in Windy Hills. The home and gardens are part of the Kilgore Home & Garden Tour. Michael Clevenger/Courier JournalMicrophylla, the home owned by Gretchen & John Clark on Old Stone Lane in Windy Hills. The home and gardens are part of the Kilgore Home & Garden Tour.

  • 1 day ago | courier-journal.com | Maggie Menderski

    June is Pride Month, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. Four venues in the Louisville area offer regular drag shows: Big Bar, Le Moo, Play Louisville, and PRIDE Bar and Lounge. These shows include lip-syncing, live singing, dancing, comedy, and social commentary. Happy Pride Month, a month set aside to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community in honor of the  in Manhattan, which was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.