Erin Grant

Erin Grant

Erin is from Hartford, Kentucky. She began her radio career at Western Kentucky University in 1998, and she came to WBKR in 2007 (ironically, she interned in the same building on Frederica Street in the summer of 1999.) She loves to analyze and write about pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and her beloved Ohio County. Erin also likes to, when warranted, add a touch of humor.

A ‘Major Award’ and Roadside Attraction Can Be Found in Oklahoma
A ‘Major Award’ and Roadside Attraction Can Be Found in Oklahoma
Who knew a "major award" could be this big? One of the many memorable scenes in the holiday movie classic A Christmas Story is when the old man wins a prize for solving a newspaper quiz. A giant crate arrives at the house marked "Fragile" or "fra-gil-ay," and you know the rest.
Hail Storm Batters Owensboro, Daviess County
Hail Storm Batters Owensboro, Daviess County
If you live in Owensboro and Daviess County, your alarm clock Saturday morning was a loud, banging, unstoppable sound. Looking out my window, I saw massive amounts of hail falling to the ground. It was hard to see, as if it was a blinding blizzard. It piled up fast.
Allergies on the Rise in KY, IL, and IN with Spring Around the Corner
Allergies on the Rise in KY, IL, and IN with Spring Around the Corner
Are spring allergies different from fall allergies? Yes. In the fall, mold spores and ragweed are prominent. Tree and grass pollen are the primary culprits in spring. There's no cure for allergies, but there are ways to ease the symptoms.
Two Movies Shot in Louisville Out Now, Another One on the Way
Two Movies Shot in Louisville Out Now, Another One on the Way
Now, with the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program, more filmmakers are shooting in our state than ever. Just last week, Governor Beshear attended and spoke at the grand opening of the Kentucky Sound Stage here in Owensboro.
Kentucky’s Little Known Oscar Winner
Kentucky’s Little Known Oscar Winner
While we know Louisville native Jennifer Lawrence has been nominated four times and won Best Actress for ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ in 2012, there is another Louisville native and UK grad who has won two Oscars.
Kentucky DJ Sort of Shares a Birthday with ‘Saturday Night Live’
Kentucky DJ Sort of Shares a Birthday with ‘Saturday Night Live’
Saturday Night Live kicked off its 50th season on September 28th last year. This weekend, the perennial comedy sketch show is airing a 50th-anniversary celebration tomorrow night (2/16) and a big concert (which aired Friday night). They will air the very first SNL episode tonight (2/15).
How Kentucky Artists Fared at Sunday’s Grammy Awards
How Kentucky Artists Fared at Sunday’s Grammy Awards
Four artists/groups at the 67th Grammy Awards represented Kentucky, including Chris Stapleton, who won his eleventh overall Grammy in the Best Country Solo Performance category for "It Takes a Woman".

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