Land Between the Lakes Wildlife

Who knew that Land Between the Lakes has the largest publicly owned bison herd east of the Mississippi River? LBL also maintains a captive breeding pair of Red Wolves as part of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Red Wolf Recovery effort. Who knew? (source – LBL)

Nichols' Taxi Doubled as Bus

Who knew? In the late Forties there was no school bus service for children living in the Porter Court (North Market extended) area. Neighborhood parents contracted with Nichols' Taxi ( South Market St.) to take their children to and from Lee School each day. Fare was one dime, paid each morning for the round trip. Source – Ray Harding

Murray State Rated as Leading University

Who knew that for fifteen years, Murray State has been ? U.S.News rated Murray as one of the nation's top public universities, saying, "A degree from a distinguished college helps graduates get good jobs and gain entrance to the world's top graduate programs." Who knew? (source - murraystate.edu)

Jim Peterik's band, the Chi-Town Hustlers

Who knew that at the Bill Chase concert in Paris in June 1974, Jim Peterik's band, the Chi-Town Hustlers, was the warm up band. Peterik had recently done vocals on Chase's newest LP. Peterik's group "The Ides of March" is best known for the 1970 song "Vehicle". He co-founded the group "Survivor" that did hit songs such as "Eye of the Tiger". I was there...Rick Conger.

Bill Chase at Skyview Drive-in Theater

Who Knew that Jazz trumpet player Bill Chase played a live concert at the Skyview Drive-in Theater, now the location of the Hampton Inn, in June 1974, just before the August 9 plane crash that claimed his life. Source...Rick Conger...I was there.

Official Fish Fry Song

Who knew that the Official Fish Fry song (sung to the tune of "Oh Christmas Tree') was written by David 'Bubba' Flowers. Haven't heard it sung? Tune into 710 AM on Fish Fry day.

Grand Marshal Sammy Goldstein

Who knew that on Wednesday, April 22, the Grand Marshal Sammy Goldstein was at the Fish Tent as Hostess Princess Amanda Belew tossed out the first hushpuppy to her dad, Monte. This marked the first time that a Fish Fry Grand Marshal was present for this event.