Eddie James was introduced as the new head football coach at Highlands on Sunday, arriving to great fanfare in Fort Thomas that afternoon. But on Tuesday, Fort Thomas Independent Schools announced that James “has backed out of his commitment to come to Fort Thomas and lead the program.” “The Highlands Bluebirds represent one of the […]
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Highlands Taps James as New Football Coach
The Highlands Bluebirds have a new head football coach. Fort Thomas Independent Schools announced that Eddie James will take over on the sidelines at one of Kentucky’s most storied programs. James has spent the past four seasons as head coach at Franklin County, and led the team to a state runner-up finish in the Class […]
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Ft. Thomas Pastor Awarded Grant for Renewal Program
Highland United Methodist Church in Fort Thomas received a grant of $43,000 so that its minister, Rev. John W. Bowling, can participate in the 2020 National Clergy Renewal Program. Highland is one of 140 congregations across the country chosen to participate in the competitive grant program funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. and administered by Christian […]
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Kentucky Symphony Concludes Summer Series with Pop Favorites in Ft. Thomas
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra concludes its free summer concert series with “Pop-Pourri”, featuring seven decades of pop music favorites. Prior to the show at its 2020 summer location, Tower Park in Fort Thomas, the KSO will host a Kentucky Derby party at 6 p.m. The famed race will run, delayed from May, on September 5 […]
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Arts Community Rallies Around One of Its Own Facing Cancer
Gavin Gerundo believes in “the power of art as a force for good in the world.” So, when a dear friend faced the dreaded six-letter word – cancer, he turned to art to help her. “While ‘thoughts and prayers’ can be useful in making a friend feel supported, I wanted to create an outlet for […]
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Fort Thomas Development Lands First Commercial Tenant
One Highland announced its first commercial tenant this week. Fort Thomas Coffee will locate in a 3,600-sq. ft. corner space at the new mixed-use development in Fort Thomas. Fort Thomas Coffee currently operates at 118 North Fort Thomas Avenue and has been located in the city center since 2012. The coffee shop’s new owners, Justin […]
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After 25 Years in Covington, Kentucky Symphony Summer Series Moves to Fort Thomas
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra announced that it is moving its summer concert series to Tower Park in Fort Thomas. The local orchestra hasn’t performed live since March 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The annual summer series is typically hosted in Devou Park in Covington. In an announcement, the KSO said that it is coordinating […]
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Beechwood Superintendent, Ft. Thomas Attorney Receive Governor Appointments
Two Northern Kentucky men were appointed to state committees by Governor Andy Beshear. Paul Whalen, a Fort Thomas attorney with the U.S. Department of Energy, was named to the Administrative Law Judges in the Department of Workers’ Claims. He will serve in that role through July 14, 2024. Beechwood Independent Schools Superintendent Mike Stacy was […]
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Ground to Break Tuesday for New Fort Thomas Mixed-Use Development
Ground is set to break on a new mixed-use development in Fort Thomas on Tuesday. Greiwe Development is set to break ground on One Highland, which includes high-end condominiums and commercial/retail space at the corner of Highland and Fort Thomas avenues at 10 a.m. Firm principal Rick Greiwe will join partners Tom Williams of North […]
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Op-Ed: NKY River Cities See Banner Year
The following op-ed is written and submitted by Southbank Partners President Jack Moreland For the seven Northern Kentucky river cities that comprise Southbank Partners, 2019 was a banner year in terms of economic growth, development, and job creation. These cities saw more than $500 million in construction, development, and infrastructure projects take place last year […]
