‘The Smashing Machine’ Review: Dwayne Johnson Smashes Expectations With A Vulnerable Performance In This Heartfelt Sports Drama
Few movie stars have curated their persona as carefully as Dwayne Johnson. He is squeaky clean, never going lose a fight, jumping into any commercially viable film that can be reworked primarily around maintaining this image, until now. The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie, follows Johnson as Mark Kerr, a fighter who faced professional…
Fire Oven Pizza’s Liquor License Suspended After Underage Drinking Investigation
Louisville Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has issued an emergency suspension of Fire Oven Pizza’s liquor license following an investigation that uncovered underage drinking at the establishment on Thursday, October 2. “The safety of students and the surrounding community remains our top priority,” said Metro ABC Director Brad Silveria. “We will continue to identify and…
Join LEO Weekly As Our Next Social Media Editor
LEO Weekly is seeking an experienced social media editor to manage our digital presence and connect our journalism with Louisville readers across multiple platforms. This role will help grow our audience, build community engagement, and drive traffic to our website. The social media editor will post on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok, and Reddit, collaborate…
The 2025 LEO Readers’ Choice Winners Are In!
The wait is over—Louisville has spoken! After more than 220,000 votes cast across dozens of categories, the results for the 2025 LEO Readers’ Choice Awards are now live. Every year, LEO asks readers to share their picks for the city’s top spots in food, drinks, nightlife, arts, entertainment, fitness and more. This year, we shook…
New ‘Reading Rainbow’ Host Headlines Louisville Book Festival October 11
The Louisville Book Festival is back with names as big as ever including Mychal Threets, AKA “America’s Librarian.” The festival takes place Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kentucky International Convention Center, promising a jam-packed day of author talks, exhibits and literary fun for all ages. Mychal Threets, the…
Mission MeeshMeesh: A Birthday Quest For Mediterranean Magic In NULU
My wife, Hope, has this habit of having a birthday almost every year. This time around, she was on a mission: secure a table at MeeshMeesh, the now James Beard award-winning Mediterranean hotspot in NULU. The name means “apricot” in Arabic and Hebrew, which felt like a good omen for the sweet-and-savory feast we were…
Q&A: Three Important Questions with Greyhaven
Over the past 12 years, we in Louisville have been lucky enough to have had a front row seat in watching Greyhaven grow from metal-influenced hardcore kids playing shows in basements and small clubs around town to worldwide critical acclaim, millions of streams, and tours with the likes of Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Better…
Kentucky Lantern appeals UK’s denial of records former faculty leader had sought
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. The Kentucky Lantern filed an appeal Monday with the state Office of the Attorney General seeking records from the University of Kentucky related to the departure of the president of the now disbanded University Senate. The appeal is in…
Tighter Regulation Of Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics For KY Pets Opposed By Some Animal Advocates
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. Some veterinarians who oversee pop-up vaccine clinics in retail stores fear a proposed state regulation could reduce access to preventive veterinary care in rural Kentucky by making such clinics impossible to offer. The Kentucky Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners during a…
Louisville’s Young Adults Face Rising Credit Card Delinquencies, Study Finds
For a lot of young adults, credit cards are no longer just a convenience; they are now a way to pay for everyday things. But delinquency rates are rising among younger cardholders, especially in Louisville, because interest rates are at their highest level in history and student loan payments are due again. Using data from…
Heather Lowe Named New Executive Director Of Louisville Free Public Library
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has chosen Heather Lowe to be the new executive director of the Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL). Lowe will start her job on November 10. She has more than 16 years of experience working in libraries and archives. “In my time as Mayor I’ve made investing in our libraries a top…
‘One Battle After Another’ Review: Paul Thomas Anderson’s Raw, Revolutionary Epic Is A Decade-Defining Masterpiece
Paul Thomas Anderson hands you a live wire and hits the ground running with his latest film. The current flows throughout One Battle After Another, never finding a weak point in all of its nearly three-hour runtime and shaping up into one of the most politically charged, visually stunning, well-performed films of the decade. Anderson…
Here’s What We Experienced At Louder Than Life 2025
FUCKIN’ SLAYER!!! There’s your Louder Than Life review. That’s all you need, as that was the phrase of the weekend. Slayer played opening night, but shouts of “FUCKIN’ SLAYER!” could still be heard well into Sunday night. But, if we’re being honest here, FUCKIN’ SLEEP TOKEN!!! Because no other band or artist at Louder Than…
TARC Unveils Final Recommendations For New Louisville Transit Network
TARC has released the final recommendations for its New TARC Network, unveiling major changes to bus routes and schedules at the September 2025 TARC Board of Directors meeting. The updated network is planned to launch in August 2026, giving riders months to prepare for the transition. “The New TARC Network is a core part of…
Kentucky Hop Water Launches THC-Infused Beverage This Fall
Less than a year after releasing its flagship hop water, Kentucky Hop Water is expanding into the THC category with a new hemp-derived beverage debuting this fall. The drink will be available statewide in Kentucky and online at kentuckyhopwater.com. The hop-forward sparkling water features notes of grapefruit and orange peel and is infused with 5mg…
Student ARTEFFECT Exhibit at Southwest Regional Library Honors Unsung Heroes Through Art
A powerful student art exhibit at the Southwest Regional Louisville Free Public Library is shining a spotlight on history’s Unsung Heroes. Created by students from Pleasure Ridge Park High School, the exhibition is part of the international ARTEFFECT competition and runs through early October in the library’s teen space. Under the guidance of visual art…
Confused About COVID-19 Vaccine? Check With Your Primary Care Provider, Say KY Doctors
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. Kentucky doctors say the best way people can navigate confusion about COVID-19 vaccines this fall is to talk to their primary care providers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has narrowed eligibility for the COVID-19 shots more than four…
Oldham County History Center To Host Annual Día de Los Muertos Festival November 1
The Oldham County History Center will host its vibrant Annual Día de Los Muertos Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 106 North 2nd Avenue in La Grange. The celebration is free and open to the public. Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a cherished Mexican holiday…
“Water For Elephants” Broadway Tour Coming To Louisville This October
PNC Broadway in Louisville has announced that the critically acclaimed Broadway musical Water for Elephants will take the stage at The Kentucky Center from October 14–19, 2025. Based on Sara Gruen’s beloved novel, the show follows the journey of a young man who, after losing everything, leaps aboard a moving train and joins a traveling…
‘HIM’ Review: This Hollow Sports Horror Movie Fumbles The Ball When It Matters Most
We have plenty of sports dramas; we have sports comedies, why not a sports horror movie? It sounds like a great pitch: a movie that excises the strange rituals surrounding the world of sports and makes a visceral meal out of the most violent spectacle that Americans frequently tune their TVs to for pleasure. Football…
Louder Than Life 2025 – Friday Continues to Bring Fire and Ferocity Into Day 2
Thursday was the sprawling setup, Friday at Louder Than Life 2025 felt like the gas adding to the fire. The Highland Festival Grounds pulsed with energy from the moment gates opened, setting the tone for a day that leaned heavier, sharper, and undeniably louder. From the early afternoon sets, the crowd was treated to a…
Louder Than Life 2025 Starts Strong With Revamp And A Genre Spanning Thursday Lineup
With Friday and Saturday already starting to sell out, Thursday’s opening day of Louder Than Life set the tone for the 2025 festival. From a new layout, food, drinks, and music, this festival has a great weekend ahead. The 2025 festival provides a revamped and better experience for music lovers. Wider walkways, added shaded areas,…
Q&A: Knocked Loose’s Bryan Garris Talks Louder Than Life, The Story Behind Their Latest Album’s Title, And “Knocked Loose’s Louisville”
Knocked Loose is a band that needs no introduction here in Louisville. You know who they are. You know what they sound like. And if you’re from here and you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already seen them live several times. They were nominated for a Grammy Award. They’ve performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, as…
Ramen House Reopens in Irish Hill After Mid City Mall Exit
One of Louisville’s most beloved ramen spots is officially back. After departing its long-standing location in the Highlands, Ramen House announced on Wednesday that it has reopened at 204 South Spring Street in the Irish Hill area, signaling a new beginning for the eatery. “Annnnnnnnddddd we’re back! It’s been a long road and we’re here…
Taste Of Louisville Returns For 51st Year With Food, Drinks and Community Celebration
Louisville’s longest-running culinary tradition is back for another unforgettable evening of flavor and community. The Taste of Louisville returns Wednesday, October 15, at Mellwood Arts Center (1860 Mellwood Avenue) following its milestone 50th anniversary last year. Now in its 51st year, the event continues to celebrate the best of Louisville’s food and beverage scene while…
Jubilee Field Set To Open In Louisville With Celebration Of Art, Music, Food And Community
Louisville is set to welcome a new creative hub this fall. Jubilee Field, a community-focused arts and event venue, will officially open its doors on Saturday, Sept. 27, with a 12-hour grand opening celebration that highlights the venue’s vision of joy, connection, and creativity. The event, called “Jubee’s Great Sparkle Kickoff,” runs from 11 a.m.…
KY public school advocates want $718 million ‘investment,’ but Republicans are skeptical
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. LOUISVILLE — Public education advocates are asking Kentucky’s General Assembly to invest $718 million more in the state’s schools. The request comes from Protect Our Schools, a coalition of educators, administrators, students and parents who want more money in K-12 education…
REVIEW: Here’s What We Experienced At Bourbon & Beyond 2025
When you first walked into Bourbon & Beyond this year, you couldn’t help but marvel at the grand scale of what this beloved festival has become. What began in 2017 as a two-day event in Champions Park that saw just over 25 bands/artists perform and 50,000 fans in attendance has truly grown into the world-class…
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[PHOTOS] Here Is What We Saw At Bourbon And Beyond 2025
Bourbon & Beyond was an unforgettable weekend of live performances from favorites from Kentucky and around the world. Amazing artists like Colbie Caillat and Benson Boone took to the stage to wow audiences with their exceptional talent. Crowds of thousands of Kentuckians and more roared for each talent as they took the stage. But don’t…
Q&A: Max Cavalera Talks Chaos A.D., New Soulfly Album, And Ozzy In A Dress!
I don’t think kids today could understand the power that MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball had over young metalheads back in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Back before YouTube and streaming services where you can pull up music from any artist on demand, Headbanger’s Ball was one of the very few places where one could discover…
‘The Long Walk’ Review: David Jonsson Tears At Your Heartstrings In This Harrowing Stephen King Adaptation
The task is simple, walk or die. The Long Walk is the latest, and long-anticipated, adaptation of a work from pop-literature’s master of horror, Stephen King. A dystopian thriller that follows 50 boys joining a militaristic contest where they must all walk at a rigid speed and a constant rate until only one is left…
Cash Drops, Class Divides
Several weeks ago, I was introduced to the Instagram account, “Find the Cash Louisville,” a relatively new but increasingly popular “local” social media business with over 111,000 followers devoted to money hunts. Multiple times a week, an unknown individual (or individuals) films himself dropping various denominations of cash around town—typically in iconic locations—and then uploads…
Deer Farm Herd Killed To Stem Spread Of ‘Zombie’ Deer Disease In Kentucky. Now What?
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. A disease outbreak on a Kentucky deer farm is renewing questions about whether stronger rules are needed for the more than 100 “captive cervid facilities” the state has permitted. State and federal agencies recently confirmed eight cases of chronic wasting disease…
Democrat Councilman Seeks Local Control Over Some Gun Decisions For Louisville
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. LOUISVILLE — Standing near where a woman was fatally shot last month while walking a child to a school bus stop, a Democratic council member called on the General Assembly to revise gun laws to allow Kentucky’s largest city…
‘The Toxic Avenger’ Review: This Troma Reboot Has Heart, But No Guts
The Toxic Avenger had a long, winding road to a theatrical release. Originally filmed in 2021, the movie premiered on the festival circuit in 2023 but never got picked up for a wider release. It took four years before Cineverse acquired the film to be released unrated, but it is finally here. If you take…
Danny Wimmer Presents Unveils City-Wide Special Events During Bourbon & Beyond 2025
From September 11–14, 2025, the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center will transform into a hub of music, bourbon, and culinary magic as Bourbon & Beyond returns to Louisville. Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), the festival is part of the city’s largest-ever stretch of live entertainment, with Bourbon & Beyond followed by…
Destroyer Brings “Dan’s Boogie” Tour To Louisville’s Whirling Tiger On October 1
Greatness in indie rock is about to hit Louisville’s music scene. Celebrated band Destroyer, described as an “indie rock institution” by The Wall Street Journal, will play at The Whirling Tiger on Tuesday, October 1, as part of their first U.S. tour in three years. Pitchfork, Paste, and other critics praised their 14th studio album,…
Another Big Name Expands In Louisville’s Grocery Scene
Louisville shoppers lined up early Wednesday morning as a well-known grocery chain cut the ribbon on its newest location in the city. Publix, which is part of the Florida-based supermarket chain’s latest development, is situated in Marshall Commons on Ballardsville Road next to Brownsboro Road. The new store offers traditional Publix departments like deli, bakery,…
This Local School Gets First-Ever THC Beverage Sponsorship In College Athletics
Cornbread Hemp has made history by being the first-ever THC drink sponsor in Division I college sports. They are working with the University of Louisville. The groundbreaking partnership represents a cultural shift, bringing cannabis beverages into the mainstream of American sports culture. Louisville has been a world hub of adult drinks for hundreds of years,…
