It’s all about Memory Days 2025 again this week on Go Radio, as the big event is rearing its head this weekend. This year’s theme, “A Walk Down Memory Lane,” promises a weekend packed with activities for all ages.
For today’s newscast, we’re spotlighting a few of the standout events planned for the weekend, beginning with the brand-new Battle of the Bands, taking the Main Stage on Friday evening, May 23rd. Bands interested in competing can visit the official Memory Days Hub at www.graysonchamber.com for rules, registration, and guidelines. The grand prize? The winning band will open for Dustin Burchett & Kentucky Clear on Saturday night – so be prepared to bring your best performance and compete against the many talented local musicians in our area.
Speaking of Saturday, that’s the date of May 24th, we’ll see the return of Grayson’s Got Talent which is now proudly in its third year. Organizers are currently in the process of looking for acts: ranging from everything like singers and musicians, to even more unique talents like comedians or ventriloquists. If you have a unique talent then this is your chance to show it off. Cash prizes will be awarded for the first, second, and third place winners, and the first-place winner will earn a spot to open at one of the entertainment nights during next year’s Memory Days in 2026.
A special salute to local veterans will also be part of this year’s Memory Days celebration in Grayson. During the Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, May 22nd, a Veterans Highlight Reel will be shown to honor area veterans and their families. Submissions are open now — you can scan the QR code on the Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page to submit a veteran’s information, or email mcclain.dyer@gmail.com. Email entries should use “VETERANS HIGHLIGHT REEL” as the subject line, and include the veteran’s name, date of birth, branch of service, and a photo.
The deadline to submit is Saturday, May 10th. It’s all part of the special ways Grayson’s Memory Days is celebrating our community heroes this year.
Of course, no Memory Days celebration would be complete without the annual parade and it’s set to once again bring Main Street to life here in 2025. It follows the same theme as the entire 4-day event – which once again is “A Walk Down Memory Lane” – and signups will continue until 9pm this evening. As has been the case in the past head on over to the Memory Days Hub of www.graysonchamber.com to find the entry forms needed to secure your business’s, organization’s, or float’s spot in the parade.
New this year, immediately following Saturday’s parade, there will be a Block Party on Main Street, featuring live music, fun activities, and a pizza eating contest sponsored by Papa John’s of Grayson. The community Block Party is just one of several new events which will fill the lineup of the annual festivities. If you’re wanting to get an early look at the full schedule, or plan out your own fun for the weekend, then you can find the complete list of offerings at – you guessed it – graysonchamber.com.
WGOH/WUGO is proud to be your one-stop shop for all the coverage of this year’s Walk Down Memory Lane, and you’re invited to join us each day this week as we break down everything that the community is gearing up to enjoy this weekend.
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The Olive Hill City Council will be holding their regular monthly meeting for May this evening at 6pm. This meeting will be held inside the Olive Hill Police Station. The agenda includes but is not limited to: a discussion by the board members, the 4th budget ordinance for 2025, departmental reports from Olive Hill’s police, fire, and code enforcement offices along with the treasurer’s report for April 2025.
A time for an open discussion is planned as well, along with an executive session help in accordance with LRS 61.810 which will wrap up the meeting. Once again this is the May regular meeting of the Olive Hill City Council this evening at 6pm.
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Celebrate Recovery, a weekly meeting series held at the First Church of Christ in Grayson on Pomeroy Street, will begin tonight’s meeting at 6:30pm. At the meetings those in attendance will learn the secrets of victorious living over issues such as: addictions, anger, depression, mental stresses, and much more. Large and small group meetings will be held each week. All are welcome to attend, and free food will be offered to all who are in attendance.