SUMMARY: A devastating EF3 tornado with winds around 133 mph struck Laurel County, Kentucky, destroying dozens of homes and causing severe damage in subdivisions like Sunh Hill. Kentucky Governor Andy Basher confirmed 18 deaths statewide, 17 in Laurel County, mostly people over 65, with 10 critically injured. The destruction is patchy, with some homes completely demolished while nearby ones remain mostly intact. The community has rallied quickly, organizing donations and emergency shelters. Power outages affected 83,000 people statewide, with about 2,000 still without power in Laurel County. Recovery efforts are in early stages, and authorities hope the death toll doesn’t rise.

The people of the Bluegrass State immediately began helping each other, organizing donations and setting up emergency shelters after the reported tornado.

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SUMMARY: Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for May 18, 2025, highlights local anglers enjoying fishing despite rough weather and falling temperatures. Notable catches include Luke Lampley and his uncle Billy Brewer with a large mouth bass, Say Done Johnson’s catfish from Kentucky Lake, siblings Zayden and Hazlewood with catfish, Sage Cerny with a 17-inch, 3-pound crappie from Percy Priest Lake, and Braxton Bailey’s bluegills and shellcrackers from Old Hickory Lake. J Smart caught a rare sturgeon, reported to Tennessee Wildlife, earning a special ticket. Veronica Keener landed a rare paddlefish at Blue Hole. Viewers are encouraged to submit fish photos to the show.

Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for May 18, 2025

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SUMMARY: Nashville high schooler Reagan Harkins completed his goal of riding every WeGo bus route in Davidson County just before graduation. Starting as a sophomore, Reagan created a “bus-ket list” to explore the city by bus, gaining new insights into Nashville’s layout and recent developments. For his final route, he was joined by Mayor Freddie O’Connell, a transit advocate who has pushed for a transit tax to improve the system. Though Reagan’s full challenge isn’t over—he plans to ride regional routes this summer—this project has been a meaningful way to say goodbye to the city before attending Cornell University.

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