Availity Announces Strategic Relationship With Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky

ollaboration to help advance affordable care for Kentuckians

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 30 /PRNewswire/ — Availity LLC, the industry’s premier health information network, today announced a collaboration with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky to help improve health outcomes and reduce costs. Anthem will join the Availity Health Information Network, supporting the secure exchange of health care information between Kentucky physician practices, hospitals and health plans.

Availity, which was created…

KFC Teams Up With Music Icons MC Lyte and David Banner in Search of the Next Hot ‘Hitmaker’

Popular KFC Hitmaker Song Contest Returns to Recognize Everyday Pride in Community

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 30 /PRNewswire/ — Legendary lyricist MC Lyte and chart topper David Banner will add sizzle to KFC’s search for the next hot musician in this year’s “Hitmaker” song contest, now in its third year. All aspiring musicians are invited to submit their hottest beats to win national exposure and great prizes as part of KFC’s…

WellPoint Teams up with Bob Harper from ‘The Biggest Loser’ to Expand Efforts Aimed at Improving Individuals’ Health

Research shows individual health choices directly influence the health and well-being of friends and family

INDIANAPOLIS, June 29 /PRNewswire/ — WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE:WLP), the nation’s largest health benefits company by medical membership, today announced it has teamed up with Bob Harper from  “The Biggest Loser” to expand current efforts to provide the tools and information necessary to help individuals improve their health and be a positive influence on the ones…

Should KFC Replace Colonel Sanders as Brand Icon? Cast Your Vote and Help America Decide

Online Vote at KFC.com Will Determine if Colonel Sanders or Contest Winner Represents New Face of KGC

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 29 /PRNewswire/ — On June 9, KFC issued a press release announcing a search for “a new iconic face for the brand’s new Kentucky Grilled Chicken (KGC).” On June 10, the public outcry began.

“Why?,” wrote one customer. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

“I had just stated to my husband…

American Commercial Lines Announces Expected Second Quarter Results

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — American Commercial Lines Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLI) (“ACL” or the “Company”) announced today certain expected financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.  EBITDA for the second quarter is expected to be in the range of $15.5 million to $18.5 million, compared to $27.7 million in the prior year quarter. EBITDA in the current quarter is expected to include the expense for non cash…

Little Black Dress Wines Launches $15,000 ‘Dream Closet Makeover’ Along With New Varietal

Popular Wine Brand Introduces New Cabernet Sauvignon Just in Time for Summer Celebrations

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 25 /PRNewswire/ — It is without question that the little black dress (aka the LBD) is a ‘must have’ for every woman – no matter her style, size or fashion sense.  Depending on the accessories, this ever-so-versatile wardrobe staple can be reinvented time and time again.  That’s why Little Black Dress Wines has teamed…

Commonwealth Brands, Inc. Says FDA Regulation Represents a Lost Opportunity

BOWLING GREEN, Ky., June 23 /PRNewswire/ — On Monday June 22, 2009 the White House signed a Bill that now gives the authority to oversee the tobacco industry to the FDA.  This piece of legislation had been in the works since 1996 and has had very little change before becoming a Law yesterday.

“It is a great disappointment that this Congress, which claimed to be so different and supposedly heralded…

A Legend in Kentucky Bourbon Comes Home

Buffalo Trace Distillery acquires E.H. Taylor Bourbon

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky., June 23 /PRNewswire/ — E.H. Taylor is coming back to the distillery where it all began. Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, KY, has purchased the Old Taylor Bourbon label and barrel inventory from Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., maker of Jim Beam Bourbon.

“We are ecstatic about this transaction,” said Mark Brown, president and CEO of Buffalo Trace Distillery….

U.S. Army Increases Medical and Dental School Benefits

Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) Supports Students Pursuing Medical Careers with Higher Monthly Stipend

FORT KNOX, Ky., June 22 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Army Medical Department announced today that it is increasing the stipend associated with its Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) to $1,992 per month, effective July 1, 2009. Through this economic downturn, many medical and dental students are faced with anxiety about taking out student loans to finance…

Travelex’s Christopher Russell to Speak at the 2nd Annual Prepaid Card Conference

Presentation will Focus on Meeting Business and Consumer Travel Money Needs Particularly During Current Economic Concerns

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 22 /PRNewswire/ — Travelex has announced that Executive Vice President of Outsourcing, Americas, Christopher Russell, will be a featured speaker at this year’s 2nd Annual Prepaid Card Conference.  The conference is being held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center from June 24th through the 26th.  Mr. Russell will…