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Hello Louisville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can you open your Louisville home to an emergency foster dog?
  • Want speeders slowed on your street? Here's how neighbors did it
  • How a former Louisville city architect rose to a national post

Also on today's calendar: Job News Louisville Job Fair | Multi-Industry Hiring Event and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'We're already full': Louisville Metro Animal Services on rescue of over 30 dogs (wave3.com) — Louisville Metro Animal Services is out of space after rescuing more than 30 dogs, including newborn puppies, from an unsanitary home, and they're urgently asking locals to foster or adopt. With kennels already full, even short-term fosters from Louisville residents can immediately free up room and help avoid turning animals away during this crisis.
   

2. Jefferson County sheriff's deputies crack down on speeding in Louisville neighborhoods (wdrb.com) — If speeding is a problem on your Louisville street, Jefferson County sheriff's deputies are now actively targeting neighborhood speeders, not just expressways. A revived traffic enforcement unit has already issued thousands of citations, and neighborhoods like Lake Forest are seeing slower speeds after residents and Metro Council members requested focused patrols.
   

3. Former Louisville architect elected to national board (voice-tribune.com) — A Louisville-based architect who once served as the city's architect has been elected a regional director for the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, highlighting local leadership on a national stage. Jill Lewis Smith's long service on the Kentucky Board of Architects and her Louisville-focused work on resilient, high-performance buildings underscore the city's influence in shaping architectural standards.
   

4. 'The right time': Goodwill Kentucky CEO Amy Luttrell announces retirement (wlky.com) — Goodwill Kentucky CEO Amy Luttrell, who helped bring a $50 million resource hub to West Louisville and expand services statewide, is retiring after 14 years in the role. Her tenure included launching the Excel Center for adult diplomas and growing opportunity centers that many Louisville residents rely on for jobs, housing support, and reentry services.
   

5. Bledsoe named successor to longtime KBC leader (kentuckytoday.com) — A leader with deep experience serving people experiencing homelessness in Louisville, Cory Bledsoe has been named the next HR & Administration Manager for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. His background at Re:Center Ministries and advanced training in theology and organizational management will now shape how the statewide organization supports staff and churches.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • LIBA 101: Member Orientation/Refresher
    Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) Via Zoom (register to receive link)
    2:00 pm
  • City Council Meeting →
    City of Jeffersontown - 10416 Watterson Trail Jeffersontown KY 40299
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Wild Workout: Pilates (Little Penguin) SOLD OUT
    Louisville Zoological Garden Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, United States
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Morning Coffee with LIBA at Park Community Credit Union
    Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) Park Community Credit Union - 7521 Dixie Highway Louisville, KY 4
    9:00 am
    • Tuesday August 25
  • What's Behind the Counter: Infinity Productions
    Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) Infinity Productions - 2418 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40212
    10:00 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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