Kentucky Hidden Wonders

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Preserving History in Martinsville with Lawrence Tyree

2026-09-2425:07

We’re joined by Lawrence Tyree, pastor of the Shelby Congregational Methodist Church in Shelbyville's historic Martinsville neighborhood. He discusses how Martinsville formed as a segregated community and then grew into a real center of African American culture with businesses, a school, a social club, and support systems that kept families fed and connected. We dig into the story of Daisy Saffell, a pioneer remembered for her entrepreneurship and caregiving, and the Daisy Saffell Memo...

Shelby County Emergency Management with Chris Spaulding

2026-09-0327:41

Your phone buzzes with an alert, sirens sound in the distance, and suddenly you’re asking the question everyone asks at the same time: what do I do now? We talk with Chris Spaulding, Director of Shelby County Emergency Services, to unpack the real work of emergency management in Shelby County, Kentucky and why “preparation” is more than a slogan. Chris explains how county emergency plans stay updated and what it takes to be ready for everything from tornadoes to hazardous materials incidents....

Haunted History Walks in Shelbyville

2026-08-2020:55

We’re joined by Caitlin Zoeller, owner and operator of the Local Community Spirit Walk (LCSW Tours). This walking tour through Shelbyville blends rich local history with the paranormal accounts people keep reporting year after year. Every stop ties the history of a specific building to the “why” behind the haunting. Caitlin shares what set her on this path, including growing up in a haunted house and deciding as a teen that understanding the paranormal was the only way to stop being terrifie...

Next Step Cafe Truly is the "Next Step" — Not the Only Step, or the Final Step

2026-08-0624:37

The support system that exists in high school can vanish overnight, and families are left staring at a scary, practical question: what comes next for an autistic young adult who wants a real life and a real job? We talk with Suellen Barnes and Susan Ballerstedt from the Next Step Cafe and Training Program about how they built a 16-week bridge for adults with high-functioning autism that treats employment readiness as more than interview tips and a polished resume. We walk through their...

The Military Museum You May Not Know Existed in Shelbyville

2026-05-2824:05

A hidden museum on the Shelby Main Street sounds like a myth until you walk through the door and see it: shadow boxes packed with uniforms, photos, and personal memorabilia that span World War I to present day. We sit down with Steven Ebbs, commander of VFW Shelby Memorial Post 1179, and Roger Green, the Post's unofficial historian, to hear how the Post preserves military history while also showing up for veterans in day-to-day life. Their own paths set the tone, from Steven’s 22 years in the...

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