Author Archive: Angie Fenton
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Angie Fenton is Managing Editor of The Voice-Tribune, a Blue Equity company. She is also an entertainment correspondent for WHAS11's new morning show, "Great Day Live!", which debuted August 22 on Louisville's ABC affiliate. Additionally, Angie is an entertainment correspondent for the Saturday Morning Show with Ron 'n' Mel Fisher on 84WHAS (840 AM) and has served in the same capacity for Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks; Breeders' Cup; and Circuit of the Americas during the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix in November 2012. Angie also serves as an emcee, host, voiceover professional and on-camera commercial talent.
Angie has a bachelor’s and master’s in English from Central Michigan University and began her career as an adjunct professor at her alma mater. She is the youngest of five -- four of whom were adopted, including Angie, and none of whom are biologically related. She is also a Michigan native who moved to Kentucky in June 2002. Angie is owned by two dogs -- Herbie and Yoda -- and feels lucky to have loved and been loved by many more, including Pooch, Jessie, Onyx, Jack and Big Bud, who took his last breath on Christmas Day 2012.
Fighting Cancer One Step At A Time
Grayson Lawson, 8, has never been to the Kentucky Oaks nor stepped foot on the track at Churchill Downs. Neither has Lindsay Payne, 14.
What Your Derby Hat Says About You
Yes, picking the perfect Derby hat can be a test of mental acuity, but who knew there is actually a bit of science that goes along with the head topper you choose.
Happy Derby!
I never fully understood the magic of the Kentucky Derby until I’d experienced it for myself and then had a chance to be around others on their inaugural foray.
A Reason To Run: Preserving Our Olmsted Parks
Several months ago I committed to running the Kentucky Derby miniMarathon – or at least doing my darndest to train for it – to raise awareness funds to support the Frederick Law Olmsted Parks and Parkways.
Furthering Our Voice
Have you picked up The Voice-Tribune’s first-ever glossy edition? If not, I hope you will. The team labored for weeks on this inaugural endeavor. I certainly don’t mean to be boastful, but I’m really proud of what this staff accomplished. We’re not exactly large in number, most of us have been on board for two years or less and the average age of the production crew is about 23.
Helping Henryville
Hours after a massive tornado leveled Henryville, Ind., Rich Cheek was smiling. You could tell from his voice.
Commit To Caring
The past week has been a flurry of motion and emotion. It’s hard to process all that has transpired, but what we already know is that several Southern Indiana and Kentucky communities need our help.
#HelpHenryville: Cheek To Cheek
Hours after a massive tornado leveled Henryville, Indiana, Rich Cheek was smiling. You could tell from his voice.
