Erin Grant

Erin is from Hartford, Kentucky. She began her radio career at Western Kentucky University in 1998, and she came to WBKR in 2007 (ironically, she interned in the same building on Frederica Street in the summer of 1999.) She loves to analyze and write about pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and her beloved Ohio County. Erin also likes to, when warranted, add a touch of humor.

Guinness World Records Awards Kentucky City for Putting a Big Pin in It

The oft-used term “put a pin it” can mean either coming back to a subject in a conversation or the act of putting a pin on a corkboard for usually the same reason.

Kentucky Woman Knows Man Featured on Beer Can

Who you may wonder? Well, he's a family friend I've known my entire life. He's one of my Dad's best friends; they graduated high school together, and he will show up at our house anytime.

That’s a Mighty Big Lollipop and It’s Only 5.5 Hours From Owensboro

I think the first time I had a Dum-Dum lollipop or is it a sucker? I was at my pediatrician's office and/or at the bank drive-thru where there was a large jar of the famous candy for the kids with their parents.

David Arquette Appearing in Louisville for ‘Scream’ Screening

When I attended WKU, the Downing University Center or DUC would show advanced screenings of movies. They would show up a few weeks before they were released in theaters. Little did we know, that one advanced screening would be unforgettable, the 1996 horror classic Scream.

The KFC Yum! Center Gets All Spiffed Up with a Power-Washing Drone

Can you wash a car with a power washer? I'm asking for a friend. I think the answer is no. I guess the car wash is kind of like that. But how do you wash the outside of an over 700,000 square foot arena?

Kentucky Woman Remembers Rare School Lunch Item

Since it's almost time for the kids to head back to school, well, some have already, I was thinking about all the school lunch items and menus I used to love.

New Kentucky Laws for 2024 Go Into Effect July 15th

It's that time of year when a couple of states, including Kentucky see a new set of laws go into effect.

Remembering When Joey Chesnut Came to Owensboro for Mutton Slider Eating Contest

I've always been fascinated with competitive eating. First of all, why? And second, what does it ultimately do to the human body? I imagine it would constantly fill full.

Is that Bigfoot? Probably Not, But is it a Bear?

Have you ever seen Bigfoot? No, not the monster truck, but the actual human being-animal hybrid, which is the best I can do to describe it.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee Pinball Museum Has Moved, Now Pinball Lounge

This place was jam-packed with a hundred if not more retro and new pinball machines and they had a plethora of old arcade games. I think we paid a single price to play everything we wanted; I can't remember if there was a time limit.