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.
Erin Grant
The Letter People Made Kindergarten Fun 40 Years Ago [VIDEO]
Sorry, I'm tardy, oh that rhymed, but I have a back-to-school story. I realized recently that 40 years ago, I started kindergarten at Wayland Alexander Elementary School in Hartford.
Five WKU Hilltoppers Will Compete in Tokyo Olympics
For the first time in the school's history, five former Hilltopper athletes will be competing in a single summer Olympics. Four of them will be in track and field events, one will represent her country in softball.
Take Sunflower Photos for Free at Cecil Farms
Some of the prettiest fields of sunflowers are right here in the Owensboro-Daviess County area, and one field that is about to bloom is out at Cecil Farms on Mulligan Road.
Coke Zero is Changing its Formula and I’m Nervous
How does the famous saying go? "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"? Well, I read this week Coke Zero is getting a "makeover" and although I'm totally going to try it, I start to panic and my mind goes all the way back to the year 1985.
New Extreme Treehouse Cliff Dweller Now Open at Red River Gorge
The Cliff Dweller is literally bolted to a sandstone cliff. It has two structures, one that houses a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. The master bedroom is up a spiral staircase to the second structure that has a massive window to take it all in.
NBA Draft Prospects Pay Tribute to Kentucky’s Terrence Clarke
The 2021 NBA Draft will commence on Thursday, July 29th. While there will be several UK players awaiting their fate, one player will be missing from the festivities.
Kayak and Canoe Trip on the Rough River This Saturday
If you love to canoe and/or kayak, I mean, it is the weather for it, check out this trip coming up on Saturday.
What’s Cookin’? Merritt’s Confetti Green Beans [Recipe]
n our weekly What's Cookin'? segment, Merritt Bates-Thomas, Diabetes Population Health Specialist with the Green River District Health Department, is sharing a tasty take on green beans. The best part, it's super easy!
Third Annual Kentucky “Run for the Fallen” Set for September
One event that COVID-19 couldn't stop last year was Kentucky's "Run for the Fallen". Beginning in 2019, Honor and Remember Inc. established the run to call attention to and to honor the men and women who have recently died in military service to America.
Kings Island Going Cashless in Mid-July
A trip to an amusement park shouldn't be so arduous. Especially when it comes to carrying all the supplies you need for a successful visit.