Episodes
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Robert Thompson, PVA – 2/8/20 - # 261
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Robert Thompson, the retired Property Valuation Administrator for Jessamine County. This is the 261st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on February 8, 2020 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.
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Custer & Helen Reynolds (with son, Burnam) – 01/25/20 - # 260
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Burnam Reynolds about his parents, Custer and Helen Reynolds, longtime educators in Jessamine County. This is the 260th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 25, 2020 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine...
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Teater’s Grocery (with Bradley Teater) – 1/18/20 - # 259
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Bradley Teater about his parents, Kirby and Louise Teater, and Teater's Grocery that sat on U.S. 27 south for many years. This is the 259th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 18, 2020 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in...
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Ben Van Hook – 1/11/20 - # 258
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Ben Van Hook about his life as a world renowned photographer and his family as they grew up in Nicholasville. This is the 258th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 11, 2020 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville,...
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The Warren Family (with Van Warren) – 1/4/20 - # 257
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Van Warren, one of nine sons who all excelled in Jessamine County Sports. On December 29, 2019, Van’s mother, Vera, died at the age of 97. Mrs. Warren has 9 sons and all are still with us. We replay this episode to honor her memory. This is the 257th episode of...
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Milton "Red" Stinnett (with wife, Teenie, and daughter, Judy) – 12/28/19 - # 256
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Teenie Slugantz Stinnett and Judy Stinnett Mullins about their husband and father, Milton "Red" Stinnett, who worked at the Bluegrass Stockyards for many years and was an auctioneer in Jessamine County. This is the 256th episode of the program "All Things...
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Old Time Radio Christmas - 12/21/19 - # 255
On this special edition of "All Things Jessamine" join host Doug Fain as he plays an hour of old time Christmas music dating from 1934 through 1962...Christmas songs that would have been popular in past days in Jessamine County. This program aired on WNJK, JessFM 105.9 on Saturday, December 21,...
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Billy & Margaret Glover (with son, Bill) – 12/14/19 - # 254
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Bill Glover about his parents, Billy & Margaret Glover who owned several businesses in Wilmore, Kentucky. This is the 254th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on December 14, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.…
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Victor & Geraldine Comley (with son, Mark) – 11/30/19 - # 253
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to magician Mark Comley about his family and his parents, Victor and Geraldine Comley. This is the 253rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 30, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Originally broadcast as episode…
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Hugh “Buddy” Adams Jr. (with wife, Mary Helen) -11/23/19 - # 252
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Mary Helen Adams about her husband, Hugh "Buddy" Adams Jr who was Jessamine County schools superintendent for many years. This is the 252nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 23, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in...
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Estes Auto Parts (with David Estes) – 11/16/19 - # 251
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to David Estes and remembers his business, Estes Auto Parts, which sat on Oak street for many years. This is the 251st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 16, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. Originally…
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Jarod Polson - 11/9/19 - # 250
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jarod Polson, who grew up in Wilmore, played basketball at West Jessamine High and with the U.K. Wildcats. This is the 250th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 11, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville....
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The Hager Girls (with Johnetta Ogden & Judy Brumfield) – 11/02/19 - # 249
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Johnetta Ogden and Judy Brumfield about the Hager Sisters...Eudell Hager Cobb, Thelma Hager Cobb, Flossie Hager Hayden and Marie Hager Preston., This is the 73rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 2, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio...
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Ira Bruner Store (with granddaughter, Jennifer Shropshire) – 10/26/19 - # 248
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jennifer Bruner Shropshire about her grandparents, Ira and Lotella Bruner who operated the Bruner Store in the southeastern part of Jessamine County for many years. This is the 248th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on October 26, 2019 on...
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Sleepy Head House/Marx Matthews (with son, Mike) – 9/28/19 - # 247
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Mike Matthews about his dad, Marx Matthews, who owned and operated the local Sleepy Head House that used to be on Main Street in Nicholasville. This is the 247th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 28, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM…
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1st National Bank (with Ben Brown) – 9/21/19 - # 246
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Ben Brown about his life and community contributions. Ben is the former President of the old 1st National Bank that used to be in our county. This is the 246th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 21, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio...
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Clay & Ann Brumfield (with children Billie & Jim) – 9/14/19 - # 245
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Billie Brumfield Haws and Jim Brumfield about their parents, Clay & Ann Brumfield. Clay was a mail carrier in Wilmore for almost 30 years. This is the 245th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 14, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio...
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The Easley Family (with Jeff Easley) – 8/31/19 - # 244
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jeff Easley about his artwork and his parents, Roger and Wilma Easley. Roger was a Postmaster in Jessamine County and Jeff grew up and went on to be a nationally known artist. This is the 244TH episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August…
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Lillian Thompson and Jessamine Cleaners (with daughter, Paula Thompson Elder) – 8/17/19 - # 243
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Paula Thompson Elder about her parents, Lillian and Richard Thompson, owners of Jessamine Cleaners. This is the 243rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August 17, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County,...
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W.E. “Speck” and June Lowry (with daughters Billie and Grace)- 8/10/19 - # 242
In memory of Mrs. June Lowry, join host Doug Fain as he talks with Billie Goodwill and Grace Woods about their parents, W.E. "Speck" and June Lowry of Wilmore. Mrs. June Lowry died on August 5, 2019. This is the 242nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August 10, 2019 on...
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Jean D. Goldey, Sheriff & Barber (with son, Gary) – 08/03/19 - # 241
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Gary Goldey about his dad, former Jessamine County Sheriff and barber Jean D. Goldey. This is the 241st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August 3, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky....
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Bob Fain - Lex. Herald Leader & Pollard – 7/27/19 - # 240
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Bob Fain who was born and grew up in Pollard, a settlement in Jessamine County. Bob worked for years for the Lexington Leader and Lexington Herald Leader newspaper and was the wire editor the day President Kennedy was killed. This is the 240th episode of the...
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Zeb Blankenship (JCHS Principal with daughters Kathy & Barbara) – 7/20/29 - # 239
Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Jessamine County High School Principal Zeb Blankenship "Mr. B" by talking to his daughters, Kathy and Barbara. This is the 239th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 20, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville…
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Frank Cannon Sr. (Principal of Dunbar High, with son Frank Jr) - 7/13/19 - # 238
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Frank Cannon Jr. about his dad, Frank Sr., who was the Principal at the old Dunbar School, and owned Cannon's Fixit Shop here in Nicholasville. This is the 238th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 13, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio...
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Ned Leitch (Kroger Mgr. 40s & 50-s, with daughter Terry) - 7/6/19 - # 237
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Terry Leitch about her father, Ned Leitch. Ned was the manager of the Kroger for many years when it was located in downtown Nicholasville. This is the 237th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 6, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio…
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John's Grocery (with Cindy Johns Overbay & Charlotte Johns Moss) – 6/29/19 - # 236
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Cindy Johns Overbay & Charlotte Johns Moss about their parents, Harold and Helen, who owned Johns Grocery and their grandfather, Buford, who was a barber. This is the 236th episode of the program “All Things Jessamine” broadcast on June 29, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9…
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Leo Wild and the fireworks (with Lee Wild, son) – 6/22/19 - # 235
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Lee Wild, son of Leo and Libby Wild. Leo was a banker in Nicholasville and was responsible for the big fireworks display at the Jessamine County High School football field every year. This is the 235th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on...
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Breiner's Store in Sulphur Well (with son, Ronnie Breiner) - 6/15/19 - # 234
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Ronnie Breiner, son of Joe and Nancy Breiner of the Trading Post store in Sulphur Well. This is the 234th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on June 15, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky....
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Greg Ritchey, International Conductor, JCHS grad, 6/8/19 - # 233
Join host Doug Fain as he interviews Greg Ritchey, an internationally known conductor, composer and musician. Greg graduated from Jessamine County High School in 1980 and the Julliard School of Music in New York. This is the 233rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on June 8,...
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Buddy Hager/Hemphill’s Pharmacy (with Todd Downing) – 6/1/19 - # 232
Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Buddy Hager and Hemphill's Pharmacy with Todd Downing, one of Buddy's great nephews and a Pharmacist himself. This is the 232nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on June 1, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.…
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Jimmy Wells - Remembering City & County Government – 5/25/19 - # 231
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Jimmy Wells. Jimmy remembers different persons who he served with on the Jessamine County Fiscal Court and the old Nicholasville City Council. This is the 231st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on May 25, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio...
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Jessamine Journal (with Ed Easterly) - 5/18/19 - # 230
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Ed Easterly , former owner/editor/publisher of the Jessamine Journal. This is the 230th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on May 18, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast...
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R.J. Corman (with son, Jay) - 5/11/19 - # 229
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jay Corman about his father, R.J. Corman, and the company and legacy he left behind. This is the 229th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on May 11, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Originally broadcast on May 20…
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The Tom Miller Family (Nicholasville Baptist with son, Mark Miller) - 5/4/19 - # 228
Join host Doug Fain as talks to Mark Miller, whose father, Tom Miller, was Pastor of Nicholasville Baptist Church. He also talks about his mom, Mary Ann and brothers, Tim and Jonathan. This is the 228th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on May 4, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM…
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Dr. O.P. & Jean Moss Nicholson - 4/27/19 - # 227
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Nancy Nicholson Case about her parents, dentist O.P Nicholson and his wife, teacher Jean Moss Nicholson. This is the 227th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on April 27, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine...
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John & Ruth Canter Nickell (with daughter, Donna Miller) - 4/13/19 - # 226
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Donna Nickell Miller about her parents, John and Ruth Canter Nickell. John was a former Magistrate on the Jessamine County Fiscal Court. This is the 226th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on April 13, 2019 (originally broadcast as…
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Harry Miller/Sargent & Greenleaf (with Mark Miller) – 4/6/19 - # 225
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Mark Miller about his grandfather, Harry Miller, who brought Sargent & Greenleaf to Jessamine County. This is the episode # 225 of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on April 6, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County,...
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Brad & Billie Garrison (with son, Roger) - 3/29/19 - # 224
Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Brad and Billie Garrison...he was an attorney, she was a nurse. Doug will be joined by their son, Roger. This is the 224th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 29, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine...
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Thompson’s Foodtown - Cleveland & Elizabeth Thompson (with daughters, Ann & Carol) – 3/23/19 - # 223
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Carol Thompson Brown and Ann Thompson Nicholson about their parents, Cleveland & Elizabeth Thompson, who owned and operated Thompson's Foodtown for many years. This is the 223rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 23, 2019 on WNJK ,...
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Coach Elmer Stephenson (wife, Doris) – 3/16/19 - # 222
Join host Doug Fain as he interviews Doris Stephenson, widow of former Nicholasville/Jessamine County High teacher and coach Elmer Stephenson. This is the 222nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 16, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine...
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Elesteen & Mae Florence Hager (with granddaughter, LeeAnn) - 3/8/19 - # 221
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to LeeAnn Hager, who is a granddaughter of Elesteen and Mae Florence Hager. Elesteen was an owner/ funeral director/embalmer at the Guyn, Kurtz, Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home and his wife was a long time school teacher. This is the 221st episode of the program "All...
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J.W. “Dub” & Hester Hunter (with daughter, Becky Hunter Garrett) - 3/2/19 - # 220
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Becky Hunter Garrett about her parents and family. Her dad, J.W. "Dub" Hunter, was a long time meat cutter at the local Kroger, and her mother, Hester, operated Hunter's Florist. This is the 220th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" airing on March…
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Creed Johns - 2/23/19 - # 219
On Thursday, February 21, 2019, our community mourned the passing of one of our guests, Creed Johns of Nicholasville who, at that time, was 92 years old and was a mail carrier and WW II veteran that fought in Germany. Host Doug Fain replays, in his memory, the interview that he had with him that...
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Faye Rainwater Hogue - 2/16/19 - # 218
On Thursday, February 14, 2019, our community mourned the passing of one of our first guests, Faye Rainwater Hogue of Wilmore. Host Doug Fain replays, in her memory, the interview that he had with her that aired as episode # 6 on 1/24/15. In the interview she talks about herself, her family (her...
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Charles Miller and family - 2/9/19 - # 217
Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Charles Miller who is a 5th generation farmer in Jessamine County. This is the 217th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on February 9, 2019 (originally broadcast on February 18, 2017 as episode # 114) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in...
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Nicholasville Service Stations - Part 2 (with John V. Carpenter, Jr) - 2/2/19 - # 216
Join host Doug Fain as he interviews John V. Carpenter, Jr. in part 2 of a two part series about service stations in Nicholasville (part one aired 01/26/19). This is the 216th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 26, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in...
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Nicholasville Service Stations - Part 1 (with John V. Carpenter, Jr.) - 1/26/19 - # 215
Join host Doug Fain as he interviews John V. Carpenter, Jr. in part 1 of a two part series about service stations in Nicholasville (part two airs 2/2/19). This is the 215th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 26, 2019 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in…
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Mary Patricia Moynahan Mullins - 1/19/19 - # 214
Host Doug Fain interviewed Mary Patricia Moynahan Mullins about her family in episode # 38 that aired on September 5, 2015. We were saddened to learn that Patricia passed away after a short illness on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Virginia. We rebroadcast that episode today in memory of her. This…
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The Buford Family (with Tom Buford) - 1/12/19 - # 213
Join host Doug Fain as he remembers the Buford Family and their 200+ year service to Jessamine County. Doug will be talking to Kentucky Senator Tom Buford. This is the 213th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" (originally broadcast on January 9, 2016 as episode #56) on WNJK , 105.9 FM...
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The Gillispie Family (with Stanley Gillispie) - 1/5/19 - # 212
Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Stanley Clay Gillispie. His grandfather was on the Wilmore Fire Department, his dad, "Fee", was the long time Chief of the Wilmore Fire Dept. and Stanley, himself, was Chief of both the Nicholasville and Jessamine County Fire departments. His dad also owned and...