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11th annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards honors global leaders making a difference
SUMMARY: The 11th annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards took place in Louisville, celebrating individuals making a difference globally. Honorees included social justice activist Bryan Stevenson, awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Nile Rodgers, honored for Global Citizenship. They were recognized for their commitment to social justice and unity. Young recipients also included Charlotte McGahee, who founded Mukuru Clean Stoves to reduce household air pollution. Ali’s daughter, Kaliyah, stressed that the awards honor her father’s legacy of courage, respect, and kindness, reminding attendees that they can collectively improve the world in Ali’s spirit by standing up for justice and the oppressed.
11th annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards honors global leaders making a difference
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Mainly dry and unseasonably mild for Christmas Day
SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky experienced damp conditions on Christmas Eve with scattered showers and temperatures in the mid-40s. Christmas Day will remain mostly dry, with cloudy skies and temperatures reaching the low 50s. Thursday will be pleasant, with dry weather and temperatures in the mid-50s. However, rain chances increase on Friday as a wave of low pressure approaches, leading to widespread rain over the weekend, with highs in the upper 50s to around 60°F. After a brief dry spell Monday, another storm system may bring more showers for New Year’s Eve.
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Franklin’s Nights of Lights brings holiday joy
SUMMARY: Franklin’s Nights of Lights holiday drive-through at Jim Roberts Community Park is a free event organized by Franklin-Simpson Parks and Recreation, running nightly from 6 to 9 PM until Christmas. Now in its third year, it features expanded lights, displays, and interactive activities. Donations of cash and nonperishable food are collected for local pantries. Director Lisa Deavers highlights the community-sponsored effort to spread holiday joy. A new addition this year is the Memory Trees, honoring loved ones and pets. Upcoming events include a First Day Hike and the Puzzle Palooza competition. For details, visit their Facebook page.
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Milder and unsettled weather pattern kicks in for the holiday week
SUMMARY: Temperatures in Central and Eastern Kentucky will be above average this holiday week following a chilly weekend. A southwest flow and sunshine have pushed temperatures into the upper 40s and low 50s. A weak front will bring scattered showers on Christmas Eve, but conditions will remain generally mild for last-minute holiday activities. Christmas Day may see occasional showers, but temperatures will remain unseasonably warm, reaching the upper 40s and low 50s. A continued mild weather pattern is expected, with highs climbing into the upper 50s and low 60s over the weekend, accompanied by increased rain chances.
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